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.

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.

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.

In 2027, the EUSA Volunteering Programme will be offered during the season of the European Universities Championships. 

The EUSA European Universities Championships 2027 will bring university athletes from across Europe together across 19 events and 25 sports, hosted in cities across eight European countries from June to September. The programme includes 3x3 Basketball, Badminton, Basketball, Beach Handball, Beach Volleyball, Football, Futsal, Handball, Combat Sports, Padel, Rowing, Rugby 7s, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball, Water Polo, alongside the first-ever European Universities Athletics Championships in Lisbon.

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).