Unite! Volunteers Week 2026
Sustainability in Action
28 September to 4 October 2026
Join Hands Across Europe for a Week of Impact!
Take action, meet new people, contribute to your community and become part of a Europe-wide movement for sustainability.
One week. One community. A lasting impact.
Join students from across Europe for a week dedicated to making a positive impact in our communities and environment.
As part of the Unite! Volunteers Program 2026, partner universities across the Unite! alliance will organise local volunteer initiatives under the common theme "Sustainability in Action". Through a variety of hands-on activities, students will have the opportunity to contribute to environmental sustainability while connecting with fellow participants from different cultures and academic backgrounds.
This pilot initiative supports the Unite! commitment to student engagement and social responsibility, bringing together students from all partner institutions in a shared European experience. Each participating university will organise its own activity, reflecting local priorities while contributing to a shared Unite! goal of creating positive environmental impact.
Who Can Participate?
The programme is open to all students from Unite! universities, including:
- Degree-seeking students
- Exchange students
Some events are open to the larger comunity of the universities, either studying or working: PoliTO, TU Graz, ULisboa.
Whether you are new to your university or already actively involved in campus life, this is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful local action while becoming part of a wider European movement.
Activity Calendar
Aalto University
Clothes Mending Workshop
Date to be confirmed
Give your clothes a second life. Participants are invited to bring damaged garments and learn simple repair techniques with the support of workshop facilitators.
Grenoble INP-UGA
Introducing Inner Development goals
24 September, 2:30pm - 7pm
1 October, 1pm - 3pm
Discover your "Inner development skills"... most needed to adapt and contribute to the transition toward a more sustainable world. Through this discovery, you’ll be invited to become an agent of change and create communication campaign about. Be the change you want to see !
KTH
Royal Institute of Technology
Recycling & Reuse Activities
2 October, 10am - 3pm
A community swap
activity promoting reuse and responsible consumption.
Politecnico di Torino (PoliTo)
Sustainability Swap Party
2 October, 5pm - 7pm
Main Campus - Classroom 1M
Exchange books, clothes and household items, take part in sustainability quizzes and learn more about circular economy practices.
TU
Darmstadt
Creative Upcycling Workshop
2 October
Discover
how everyday materials can be transformed into new and useful objects while
exploring sustainable lifestyles and responsible resource use.
TU Graz
Mur Riverside Cleanup
3 October, 10am - 1pm
Join
fellow students and staff in a cleanup action along the River Mur and
contribute to a cleaner local environment.
Universidade
de Lisboa (ULisboa)
Sustainability @ University Stadium
28 September, 4pm - 6pm
University Stadium
An afternoon
for sustainability featuring activities such as plogging, insect hotel
construction, urban gardening, swap fairs and other hands-on initiatives
promoting environmental awareness.
Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)
Get Involved in Spreading More Sustainable Habits at UPC
28 September, 10am - 11am
Students will receive training on sustainable habits and create digital content (Reels, TikTok videos and social media campaigns) to raise awareness within the university community. The initiative includes content production, community engagement activities, a sustainability challenge and an impact assessment report.
Wrocław
University of Science and Technology (WroclawTech)
Take part in interactive sustainability activities during I <3 PWr
1 October, 1pm
Bulwar Politechniki Wrocławskiej
Participants will be invited to complete different short challenges focused on sustainability and responsible everyday choices. Those who complete the activities will also have the opportunity to collect a stamp for their Bingo card.