What is the ESC Alumni Club?
The ESC Alumni brings together former volunteers and participants of the European Solidarity Corps (ESC) with a dual mission:
- Community building among returned volunteers through regular monthly meet-ups,
- Promoting the culture of volunteering and raising awareness of the opportunities offered by the ESC.
The ESC Alumni Club is run by a dedicated team of volunteers who organize alumni meet-ups, participate in volunteer training and team-building events, and promote ESC opportunities. The network operates with the support of the Tempus Public Foundation (National Agency in Hungary) and Egyesek Youth Association.
Why become an Ambassador?
- Help develop the culture of volunteering and improve the perception of international volunteering.
- Share your personal journey and experiences with young people, inspiring them to volunteer (e.g., in high schools, universities, or workplaces).
- Improve your public speaking and argumentation skills (e.g., how to explain why volunteering is valuable and not a waste of time).
- Be part of an amazing community!
What does it mean to be an Ambassador?
- Participate in at least 2-3 ESC Alumni Meet-ups per year and share your experiences with fellow ambassadors.
- Attend one of the biannual Ambassador Training.
- Visit at least one institution (e.g., former high school/university) and deliver a presentation alone or with another ambassador.
- Share institutional or personal contacts where ESC presentations could be organized.
What are the topics of the Ambassador Training?
- How to talk about international volunteering in an engaging and inspiring way (storytelling).
- How to present the ESC program effectively to different audiences (high school students, university students, recent graduates, adults, parents).
- How to counter common misconceptions about volunteering (e.g., "volunteering is a waste of time").
- How to use non-formal education methods to create an engaging experience about volunteering.
We invite you to join our demo training and become part of the next generation of ESC Alumni Ambassadors!
What are the training details?
- Date: March 29-30, 2025 (Saturday-Sunday)
- Schedule:
- Saturday: 9:00 – 13:30 training, followed by a Meet-up from 14:00 – 18:00
- Sunday: 9:00 – 17:00 training
- Location: Egyesek Youth Association Office (1132 Budapest, Visegrádi utca 52/A III/3)
- Catering: Lunch, snacks, and coffee will be provided
Join us and make a difference!
For more information, contact: Tamás Komáromi: tamas.komaromi@egyesek.hu
The Visegrad Fund supports the training:
