🇧🇬 ESC Volunteering in Bulgaria 💫 Build, Live & Create Together 🇧🇬

🌍 Introduction

Looking for something more than just another month abroad? This is your chance to live, build, and grow in a real community environment in rural Bulgaria. At Synergy House, you won’t just volunteer — you’ll actively shape a space, connect with people from across Europe and beyond, and create something meaningful that lasts beyond your stay.

💡 Did You Know? 🌍 Dzhurovo is a small rural village in Bulgaria where community-based projects are transforming local youth engagement and social inclusion through international volunteering.

🗓️ Activity Dates

📅 June 10 – July 9, 2026

⏳ Application Deadline

📅 Not specified (First come – first served)

🌎 Eligible Countries

🌍 Open to participants who do not require a visa to stay in Bulgaria for 30 days
🇪🇺 EU countries, 🇺🇦 Ukraine and other visa-free eligible countries

🛠️ Activities & Methodology

💪 Hands-on renovation work transforming Synergy House into a dynamic learning space
🎨 Painting, building, gardening and improving the environment
🏠 Community-based living with shared responsibilities and creativity
🎭 Creating workshops, DIY projects, and personal initiatives
🤝 Organizing inclusive activities with local youth and children, including the Roma community
🎲 Games, workshops, and creative engagement for social inclusion

💡 Did You Know? 🎓 ESC volunteering projects focus on non-formal learning, meaning you develop practical skills like teamwork, initiative, and problem-solving — not just theoretical knowledge.

🎯 Objectives

🌱 Foster personal growth through community living
🌍 Promote intercultural exchange and collaboration
🛠️ Develop practical and creative skills
🤝 Support inclusion and connection with local communities

🏠 Accommodation & Food

🏡 Accommodation provided at Synergy House
🛒 Weekly food budget for group shopping
🍳 Cooking and daily life managed together as a team

💰 Financial Conditions

💶 €7/day pocket money
🛒 Food budget covered weekly

✈️ Travel

🚍 Travel costs reimbursed according to ESC distance rules

📜 Certification

📄 YouthPass certificate provided at the end of the project

👥 Participant Profile

👥 16 participants aged 18–30
🌿 Ready to live in a rural environment for 4 weeks
🚀 Proactive and инициатив-driven individuals
🎯 Participants with a personal project or learning goal
📸 Volunteers with media skills (photo, video, social media)
⭐ Priority for participants with fewer opportunities

🗣️ Working Language

🗨️ English

📝 Application Method

📄 Apply through the official application form
📘 Review the infopack before applying

🔗 Application Link

Infopack: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kAo85GeA3qUui9idKcvZ-2GdaVtLq9Wr/view
Application Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfnzGLQpzH2yjvBtb0cONupmrnydgKampIIqQ1g_yMr9CEI4A/viewform

⚠️ Important Notice
1️⃣ Source of Information
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💡 Final Note:
All listings are shared for informational purposes only. Please always verify details directly through the official project coordinator or programme website before applying.