🌱 Project Overview
An inspiring Individual Volunteering opportunity under the European Solidarity Corps (ESC) is open in Ruse, Bulgaria 🇧🇬, hosted by Association “Inspiration” in cooperation with the local Youth Centre. This short-term volunteering project focuses on youth participation, active citizenship, and the promotion of European programmes at local level.
🎯 Volunteering Activities
Volunteers will be actively involved in the daily work of the organisation and local youth life, including:
📣 Informing and promoting youth activities for young people in Ruse and the region
🏫 Promoting volunteering, European Solidarity Corps, and Erasmus+ in schools, NGOs, and youth groups
🎤 Organising and supporting information meetings and promotional events
🎪 Taking part in youth initiatives, festivals, cultural and sports events
🗳️ Supporting young people involved in the Youth Parliament
🤝 Assisting regular organisational activities together with local youth
🏡 Accommodation & Financial Support
🏠 Fully furnished two-room apartment with a private room
🚶 Around 15 minutes from the city centre and main workplace
💶 Monthly financial support based on official ESC rates
💰 Total monthly allowance: 300 EUR (including pocket money and food support)
👤 Participant Profile
🎂 Aged between 18–30
🌍 Open to motivated, positive, and open-minded young people
📚 Willing to learn, share experiences, and engage with local youth
🗣️ Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an online interview
📍 Project Location
Ruse, Bulgaria 🇧🇬
🌐 Activity Topics
🏛️ Citizenship & democratic participation
🎓 Education & training
🎨 Creativity & culture
🧭 Eligible Applicant Countries
🇦🇹 Austria, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇭🇷 Croatia, 🇨🇾 Cyprus, 🇨🇿 Czech Republic, 🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇭🇺 Hungary, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇱🇻 Latvia, 🇱🇹 Lithuania, 🇲🇹 Malta, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇷🇴 Romania, 🇸🇰 Slovakia, 🇸🇮 Slovenia, 🇸🇪 Sweden, 🇹🇷 Türkiye
📆 Activity Dates
From 21 February 2026 to 28 March 2026
⏰ Application Deadline
09 January 2026 – 12:59 (local time)
🔗 Application Link
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/49341_en
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