Council of the EU | General Secretariat Traineeship
A paid 5-month traineeship based in Brussels at the General Secretariat of the Council of the EU, giving EU university graduates hands-on experience in EU policy-making and administration.
Schuman Traineeships | European Parliament
Highly competitive, paid 5-month graduate internships with the European Parliament (in Brussels, Strasbourg, or member state offices) offering insight into parliamentary democracy and legislative drafting.
Terravenir – Australia
A structured programme providing guidance, placement, and administrative backing for young Europeans seeking agricultural, environmental, or rural work experience in Australia.
Départ 18:25 | Independent Holiday
A French government financial assistance programme designed to help young adults aged 18 to 25 with limited income afford their first independent vacation or holiday stay.
Au Pair | Childcare Programme
A cultural exchange scheme where young people live with a host family in Europe, providing childcare and light housework in exchange for room, board, pocket money, and local language immersion.
Erasmus+ | DiscoverEU
An Erasmus+ initiative offering 18-year-old European residents a free rail pass (Interrail/Eurail) to travel across Europe for up to seven travel days within one month to learn about its heritage and foster a sense of European identity.
FranceMobil | French Language Promotion in Germany
A specialised Franco-German exchange role where young French speakers travel across German schools in dedicated vehicles to deliver interactive French language and culture workshops.
Swiss Young Professionals Agreements | Work Experience Internship
Bilateral agreements allowing young professionals from target partner countries to work in Swiss companies for up to 18 months to gain professional experience in their field.
Workaway | Cultural Volunteering Exchange
A budget-friendly global travel platform where volunteers contribute a few hours of work per day (ranging from gardening and building to teaching or hostel management) in exchange for free food and housing from independent local hosts.
WWOOF | Organic Farm Exchange
A global network connecting volunteers with organic farmers; in exchange for a few (usually 4–6) hours of daily help on the farm, hosts provide free food, lodging, and hands-on learning in sustainable agriculture and organic living.