Only for the participants with few opportunities! Think like European – Act locally in Turkey is another project coordinated by Fundacja Rozwoju Społeczeństwa Przedsiębiorczego, together with the partner organization Pi Youth Association (PIYA) (FB) – we invite you to take part in short-term volunteering in one of the oldest cities of the Mediterranean world – Izmir. The mobility is organized by the Turkish youth organization Pi Youth Association which is looking for 2 volunteers.
- One female volunteer is needed to start in January 2025.
- The second spot, open to any gender, is available from June 2025 onward.
Say YES to the lifetime experience and apply NOW!
The project is implemented under the European Solidarity Corps Program, financed by the European Commission.
Before applying for this volunteering project you need to enroll yourself at European Solidarity Corps Platform ( https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity_en ) and specify your European Solidarity Corps Participant number (PRN)!
where? – Izmir, Turkey
How long will the project last? – 2 months (59 days + 2 traveling days)
Start date:
- For one female volunteer is needed to start in January 2025.
- The second spot, open to any gender, is available from June 2025 onward
Number of vacancies – 2 Polish participant
Deadline for submitting applications: 31/12/2024
Coordinating and sending organization: Fundacja Rozwoju Społeczeństwa Przedsiębiorczego
Host organization: Pi Youth Association
How to apply? Applications containing a CV and a cover letter in English should be sent by e-mail (email title: Think like European – Act locally in Turkey to khatuna.zabakhidze @frsp.eu
ABOUT PROJECT
Activities are carried out in three different categories, being in local, national, and international levels. Our local works are for the empowerment and support of the youth living in İzmir. Nearly 1,000,000 young people between the ages of 15-29 live in İzmir and the total population of the city is 4.5 million.
As Pi Youth Association, they organize trainings, workshops, and seminars for young people, especially the disadvantaged ones, in 10 different parts(districts) of İzmir. Moreover, they try to provide opportunities for their personal development, healthy living skills, and inclusion in social life.
The volunteer can help us with 2 different fields (depending on his/her ability and willingness):
1-Organizing activities for the local youth; Volunteers will organize indoor/outdoor local activities (Trainings, workshops, language conversation clubs etc.) depends on his/her abilities at our organisation office, municipalities’ youth centers and primary/high schools at the city center and rural areas of Izmir.
2-Taking part at the office team; The volunteer will support ESC/Erasmus+ departments of our office team. (Helping coordinate Erasmus+ and ESC programmes). Promoting Erasmus+ and ESC in local partners and youth centers.
Apart from the exemplary activities mentioned above, we are also open to new training ideas, new workshops, and other suggestions for local youth. You can also mention these suggestions in your application (in your motivation letter) if you wish.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF VOLUNTEERS
- Carrying out the project duties as described in the project description.
- Writing blogs about their activities for our
- Organizing cultural events about his/her country in local municipalities and youth centers.
If you have those skills, you can also apply for this project as well.
- Taking professional videos for our activities, and video edit for
- Preparing a short movie or video to disseminate our local
- Taking photos from our activities and prepare English bulletin for
VOLUNTEER PROFILES
- Between the ages of 18 and 30
- Strong on communication skills
- Able to communicate: Open to work with young people in different religions and cultures
- Responsible for completing the work properly and on not requesting luxury requirements on the working area and accommodation (Cleanliness and safety are important for us)
- Creative and open-minded
- Experienced or interested / enthusiastic volunteers on youth
- With fewer opportunities.
WHAT DO WE PROVIDE:
- Travel Grant (For both ways)
- Monthly food money
- Monthly pocket money
- Local transportation money
- Henner insurance
- Accommodation
Feel free to check out the info-pack below 🙂
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