EUSA Volunteer Programme
European University Sports Association (EUSA), in cooperation with its Student Commission (EUSA STC) and the local Organising Committees of our events, offers the possibility for students to actively take part in the EUSA sports events as volunteers.
In 2026, students can participate and support the organisers of the European Universities Games taking place in Salerno, Italy, from July 18 to August 1, 2026.
Manifest your interest applying as Volunteer here.
The main aim of the programme is to give a chance for young students, who are interested in sports and in organizing sport events, to get the opportunity of experiencing a unique adventure, through which they will learn about the values of sport, gain valuable work experience, express their creativity and enjoy everything that the Championships as a diverse hub of cultures and people, can offer.
Anyone over the age of 18 can become a volunteer, gaining the opportunity to develop skills in organizing sports events at the European level, gain experience in various areas beneficial to the Organising Committee, exchange knowledge, learn about the local culture, make friends from across Europe, and much more.
Manifest your interest applying as Volunteer here
The deadline to apply for the volunteering program is 15.03.2026.
The Volunteer Programme includes roles such as working with the Organising Committee and supporting event operations at competition venues, including overall coordination, managing information desks, facilitating communication between the Organising Committee and referees, assisting guests and team attachés, and supporting media and communications activities.
In the frame of the programme, full board is provided during the time of the event (and training), with transfer from the official airport/station covered; uniform, insurance, and training. The volunteers only need to ensure their travel costs to the event.
Moreover, after the event finishes, a certificate of participation will be provided, indicating their working position and hours, representing their success and an additional value to their already rich experience.
The European Universities Games will take place in Salerno, Italy, between July 18 and August 1, 2026. Salerno will become the beating heart of European university sports for these exciting days of the summer.
The 13 sports included in the programme are: 3x3 basketball, badminton, basketball, beach handball, beach volleyball, football, futsal, handball, padel, rugby 7s, table tennis, tennis, volleyball. All the competitions are expected to bring lots of excitement and close matches. The event will also feature demonstrative exhibitions of some inclusive sports.
To get a glimpse of the experiences of the students who have already participated in this program, please see the Shared Experiences testimonies.
The project is also supported by the International University Sports Federation (FISU).