Participate

Now’s the time!

Read the steps carefully and follow them before submitting your application on the form below.

We’d be really sad if your entry isn’t eligible because of a small missed detail, so please take your time to read everything.

1. Create your video

Make a one-minute (or less) video sharing your volunteering experience.
Tell us about the people you met, the challenges you faced, what made your trip unforgettable, and the impact you made.

2. Upload your video

Post your video on YouTube Shorts (vertical format, max 60 seconds).
Not sure how? Check out this guide.

3. Submit your application

Fill out the form below with your personal details and the YouTube link to your video.

About your video:

• Add a title and description - they’ll be considered part of the selection, so make them count.
• Make sure your description clearly states that the video is part of the European Solidarity Corps - Participation Awards 2025, including this link: https://volunteer-awards.eyca.org, and tags us @EuropeanYouthCard on YouTube.
• The video link must be public so the jury can watch it.

📅 Important dates:

• Video submissions open: 16 July 2025
• Deadline for submissions: 2 September 2025, 23:59 CEST 
• Winners contacted and announced: September 2025

✅ Eligibility - what you need to be careful about:

• You must be a European Solidarity Corps volunteer, meaning you have a valid Special Edition European Youth Card and a PRN number.
• Non-European citizens can enter, but if selected, they will receive a Eurail Pass equivalent in value. 
• Visas or any other travel costs, except for the official prizes, are not covered.

🧐 What we’re looking for:

Our jury - made up of a European Commission representative, EYCA Youth Panel members, Young Creators, and EYCA staff, will select ten winners based on:

• Engagement: Views, likes, and comments on your YouTube video
• Creativity: How original and fun your video is
• Inspiration: The message behind your story and how much it encourages others to volunteer

🎁 What can you win?

• Two Interrail Passes: 7 travel days within one month, 2nd class — bring a friend and explore Europe together
• Loop Earplugs: Stylish and reusable earplugs to enjoy peace and quiet on your travels

📌 A few important rules:

• Only one entry per participant
• Videos must be in English or include English subtitles
• Videos should be your own original content (no AI-generated videos or simple photo montages)
• Entries that don’t follow the rules or contain inappropriate content will be disqualified
• EYCA reserves the right to cancel or change the competition rules if needed

Ready to join?

Submit your application in the form below, but first, double-check you’ve followed all the steps correctly.

Please make sure to read the full Terms and Conditions for all details on rules, how we use your data, and more before submitting your application.

We can’t wait to see your video and hear what volunteering means to you.