Young people aged between 18 and 30, legally resident in the country of the Sending Organisation.

Volunteers are selected regardless of their background.

Volunteers with fewer opportunities can participate from the age of 16.

Volunteers may be identified after the application has been submitted.

A volunteer can take part in only one EVS project. Exception: volunteers who have carried out an EVS lasting less than 2 months can take part in an additional EVS project provided that the total duration of the combined periods of Service does not exceed 12 months.