{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/6a100ad4a9d3d2ec14ea38e5?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Meath Young People Encouraged to Join ‘Life-Changing’ EU Volunteer Scheme - 22/05/2026","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/1779435906381-8670f77d-bca5-404c-bb91-4b9b09b32e8e.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Young people in Meath are being encouraged to consider EU-funded volunteering placements across Europe, including farming projects in Germany, with funding provided for travel, food and accommodation.</p><p><br></p><p>Meath MEP Nina Carberry said the European Solidarity Corps is “one of the best opportunities for young people that you’ve never heard of”.</p><p><br></p><p>The programme is open to people aged 18 to 30 and offers opportunities to volunteer across Europe, with funding available for major expenses.</p><p><br></p><p>According to the Central Statistics Office Census 2022, more than 30,000 people in Meath regularly volunteer. Irish projects received at least €1.56m in funding through the programme in 2024.</p><p><br></p><p>Speaking from Brussels, Ms Carberry said the initiative gives young people the chance to travel, meet new people and gain valuable skills while living abroad.</p><p><br></p><p>Nina joined us on The Agenda this morning to talk to us some more about this. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"lmfm "}