The European Solidarity Corps volunteering project in Romania invites young volunteers to join a community-based health and wellbeing initiative in Nocrich village.
This short-term ESC team volunteering activity focuses on promoting healthy lifestyles, sports, nutrition awareness, and personal hygiene among local communities, especially children and young people living in rural areas.
Volunteers will spend three weeks working closely with the local community, helping organise activities that encourage active living, healthy eating, and wellbeing education.
🌍 About the Volunteering Project
In many rural communities, young people grow up with limited access to sports activities and healthy lifestyle education. This project aims to change that by introducing engaging outdoor activities and educational workshops that inspire healthier habits.
Volunteers will help organise activities such as sports sessions, outdoor games, cooking workshops, and health awareness activities, particularly focusing on young people from vulnerable communities.
The project also addresses important topics such as personal hygiene and wellbeing awareness, especially within communities that have limited access to health education.
🎯 Volunteer Activities
⚽ Organising sports and outdoor activities for children and youth
🥗 Promoting healthy eating and cooking workshops
🌱 Encouraging active lifestyles through nature-based activities
🧼 Raising awareness about personal hygiene and healthy habits
🎯 Supporting community development initiatives
🤝 Engaging with local youth and supporting community activities
🏠 Accommodation, Food and Transport
⛺ Volunteers will stay in tents at the Nocrich Scout Centre, located in the middle of the village.
🍽 Volunteers receive 9€ per day (4€ pocket money + 5€ food allowance).
🚆 Travel costs are covered by the programme according to ESC travel rules.
📶 Wi-Fi and shared facilities such as kitchen, showers, and toilets are available.
Participants should be prepared for rural living conditions, which may differ from urban environments.
🎓 Training and Support
📚 Introductory training upon arrival
🧠 Preparation sessions for project activities
🤝 Support from the host organisation and local team
👤 Participant Profile
🎂 Volunteers aged 18–30
⚡ Energetic, motivated, and open-minded
👶 Interested in working with children and young people
🌍 Curious about community development and social issues
🏕 Interest in scouting or outdoor activities is an advantage
🌎 Eligible Applicant Countries
🇦🇹 Austria, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, 🇭🇷 Croatia, 🇨🇿 Czechia, 🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇪🇪 Estonia, 🇫🇮 Finland, 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇭🇺 Hungary, 🇮🇸 Iceland, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇱🇻 Latvia, 🇱🇮 Liechtenstein, 🇱🇹 Lithuania, 🇱🇺 Luxembourg, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇳🇴 Norway, 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇷🇴 Romania, 🇷🇸 Serbia, 🇸🇰 Slovakia, 🇸🇮 Slovenia, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇸🇪 Sweden
📅 Activity Dates
9 July 2026 – 29 July 2026
📅 Application Deadline
1 July 2026
🔗 Application Link
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/50369_en
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