This European Solidarity Corps volunteering project in Ankara, Türkiye brings together international volunteers and local youth to promote intercultural dialogue, youth participation and active lifestyles.
The project focuses on creating a positive social environment through sports, creative workshops, community engagement and youth activities, encouraging young people to build friendships, develop skills and reduce digital dependency.
Volunteers will collaborate with local and refugee youth while contributing to educational and community initiatives in Ankara.
🌍 About the Project
The project creates an intercultural learning environment where volunteers work with young people through sports, arts and educational activities.
Participants will organise activities that strengthen teamwork, social inclusion and community engagement, while also supporting educational initiatives for children and youth.
Volunteers will gain practical experience in youth work, Erasmus+ project design and intercultural communication.
🎯 Volunteer Activities
⚽ Organising sports activities that promote teamwork and healthy lifestyles
🎭 Facilitating theatre, art workshops and creative activities
🗣️ Running speaking clubs and intercultural exchange sessions
📚 Supporting educational activities for local and refugee children
🎉 Organising community events and cultural activities
👵 Visiting elderly care homes to support intergenerational dialogue
📊 Learning about Erasmus+ project design and youth engagement
🏠 Accommodation, Food and Support
🏠 Accommodation in fully equipped shared apartments in the city centre
📶 Apartments include internet, TV, washing machine and kitchen facilities
💶 Pocket money and food allowance provided
✈️ Travel reimbursement according to ESC distance bands
🚍 Transport for project activities provided
📚 Training and Learning Support
🌍 Participation in the standard ESC training cycle
🧠 Workshops on intercultural learning, leadership and conflict resolution
🇹🇷 Turkish language classes focusing on speaking skills
📘 On-arrival training organised by the sending organisation
🎓 Mid-term and final training organised by the National Agency
📜 Youthpass certificate awarded at the end of the project
👤 Participant Profile
🎂 Young people aged 18–30
🌍 Interested in youth work and community engagement
🤝 Open to intercultural learning and teamwork
📵 Willing to promote active lifestyles and reduce excessive screen time
💡 Creative, flexible and motivated to contribute to youth activities
🌎 Eligible Applicant Countries
🇦🇱 Albania, 🇩🇿 Algeria, 🇦🇲 Armenia, 🇦🇹 Austria, 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan, 🇧🇾 Belarus, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina, 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, 🇭🇷 Croatia, 🇨🇾 Cyprus, 🇨🇿 Czechia, 🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇪🇬 Egypt, 🇪🇪 Estonia, 🇫🇮 Finland, 🇫🇷 France, 🇬🇪 Georgia, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇭🇺 Hungary, 🇮🇸 Iceland, 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇯🇴 Jordan, 🇱🇻 Latvia, 🇱🇮 Liechtenstein, 🇱🇹 Lithuania, 🇱🇺 Luxembourg, 🇲🇹 Malta, 🇲🇩 Moldova, 🇲🇪 Montenegro, 🇲🇦 Morocco, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇲🇰 North Macedonia, 🇳🇴 Norway, 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇷🇴 Romania, 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇷🇸 Serbia, 🇸🇰 Slovakia, 🇸🇮 Slovenia, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇸🇪 Sweden, 🇹🇳 Tunisia, 🇺🇦 Ukraine
📅 Activity Dates
01 May 2026 – 29 June 2026
📅 Application Deadline
📅 Application Deadline: Not specified
🔗 Application Form
https://forms.gle/xLAGP174qPzXnJ8R6
🔗 Official Opportunity Page
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/50332_en
⚠️ Important Notice
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