ZEMLYA VOLUNTEERING TEAMS
SYNERGY BULGARIA
SYNERGY BULGARIA
Dzhurovo, Bulgaria
DESCRIPTION
We are looking for Ukrainian participants, including those who were displaced to EU countries as a result of the russian‑Ukrainian war, as well as Ukrainians who were internally displaced within Ukraine. !!! Read Zemlya infopack & apply here: http://tiny.cc/3lk0101 ZEMLYA is a 2-year Volunteering Teams in High Priority Areas project focused on developing methods for the sustainable inclusion of Ukrainian refugees into host societies. Through this project, we recognize that European nations share responsibility for promoting stability, peace, and justice in the face of adversity. This year, our Volunteering Teams will take place in Bulgaria, where young people will explore inclusion & diversity, create youth initiatives for a local community, live, learn & travel together. Here, you can develop skills, meet international youth, create local initiatives, and see the direct impact of your actions on the community!
ACCOMMODATION, FOOD AND TRANSPORT ARRANGEMENTS
The accommodation/facilities include: shared bedrooms with essential furniture & bedsheets etc.; 4 bathrooms with showers for common use; huge outdoor space with hammocks and barbecue area; kitchen area and living room space suitable for meetings & chill evenings; available 7-seater car for local trips and shopping; Dzhurovo village, a river, and nature in the surrounding area. The travel cost will be covered from your home town to the venue of the activity and back.
TRAINING DURING THE ACTIVITY
You will be supported by two facilitators and Synergy Bulgaria Team.
PARTICIPANT PROFILE
We are looking for Ukrainian participants, including those who were displaced to EU countries as a result of the russian‑Ukrainian war, as well as Ukrainians who were internally displaced within Ukraine. You must not have participated in over 11 months of EVS/ESC volunteering programs in the past! If you are: 18-30 years old (not older than 31 on the 10th of June) and do not require a visa to stay in Bulgaria for 30 days. Enthusiastic about hands-on activities. Eager to take initiative and create opportunities for yourself and others. Ready to live in a rural environment in Bulgaria with basic conditions for 4 weeks. Ready to be challenged to align with people from different cultures and create together a joyful, supportive community. You have the idea of a personal project/initiative/learning goal.
ACTIVITY DATES
From 10/06/2026 to 09/07/2026
ACTIVITY LOCATION
Dzhurovo, Bulgaria
ACTIVITY TYPE
Volunteering teams
LOOKING FOR PARTICIPANTS FROM
Ukraine
ACTIVITY TOPICS
Environment and natural protection
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
No application deadline
PROJECT CODE
2025-1-EACEA-VTHPA-101239301
Application link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfnzGLQpzH2yjvBtb0cONupmrnydgKampIIqQ1g_yMr9CEI4A/viewform
Link: https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/51436_en
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