🇹🇷 ESC Volunteering in Şanlıurfa 🕊️ Social Inclusion & Refugee Support 📚 Support Youth and Children 🇹🇷

🚀 Project Mission & Objectives

🎯 The main mission of GAP Genclik Dernegi is to empower young people and foster intercultural understanding in the Southeastern Anatolia region. 🌍 Volunteers will be deeply involved in the daily activities of the association, working directly with children and refugee communities. 🕊️

💡 During this mission, you will help implement workshops using Non-Formal Education (NFE) methodologies. 🧩 You will have the chance to develop your own projects, gain competences in quality management, and discuss potential challenges in social work. 🤝 This is more than a volunteer service; it is a laboratory for professional and personal growth in a multicultural setting. ❤️

🛠️ Your Role and Daily Tasks

🏘️ Accommodation and Life in Şanlıurfa

🛌 Volunteers will stay in a shared house with 7-8 other international volunteers, fostering a truly multicultural living environment. 🌍 Rooms are shared between 2-3 people, and the house is fully equipped with a kitchen, bathroom, laundry facilities, and high-speed Wi-Fi. 📶 All necessary items like pillows, blankets, and bed linens are provided. 🏡

💶 In accordance with the ESC program rules, volunteers will receive food money and monthly pocket money paid in cash. 🍽️ Travel costs from your home country to Şanlıurfa will be reimbursed based on the distance band. ✈️ Living in this ancient city will allow you to experience deep history and a very warm local hospitality. ☕

🌍 Eligible Countries

📚 Training and Learning

🎓 Education is a priority! Volunteers will attend an on-arrival training organized by the National Agency. 🇹🇷 Additionally, GAP Genclik Dernegi will provide language courses to help you communicate with the local youth and fully integrate into social life. 🗣️

🛠️ Through hands-on practice, you will develop skills in conflict resolution, multicultural team management, and social inclusion strategies. 📜 At the end of your mission, you will receive a Youthpass certificate to validate the competencies you’ve gained. 💡

👤 Ideal Participant Profile

🌟 We are looking for cheerful, tolerant, and culturally sensitive individuals! ❤️ The ideal volunteer should be adaptable and eager to work with children and youth from fewer opportunities. 🤝 If you believe in democratic values, social equity, and are ready to contribute your energy to a positive community atmosphere, we want to meet you! ✅