It’s meant to be Europe’s answer to the United States Peace Corps.<br /><br /> The European Solidarity Corps wants to encourage people between the age of seventeen and thirty to get involved in voluntary work.<br /><br /> The European Commission wants to one hundred thousands young people sign up by the end of 2020. <br /><br /> Participants can get involved for a period of between two and twelve months.<br /><br /> Employees or trainees will receive a salary or an allowance. <br /><br /> For volunteers, essential costs will be covered and they will also receive pocket money.<br />
