FUNDACION CONDADO DE TABOADA
Hayat Yolu Derneği
Ankara, Türkiye
⭐️ Activity Title
A Two Way Journey
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🔷 Activity Details
Description
LAST MINUTE SEARCH FOR 1 VOLUNTEER: A Two-Way Journey is a high-priority, two-month volunteer project based in Ankara, Türkiye, focused on promoting the sustainable socio-economic integration of Ukrainian refugees. With a significant proportion of the refugee population consisting of women and children, many of whom face serious integration challenges, this initiative aims to address urgent social needs while fostering community cohesion and resilience. The project will be implemented in the following days: From 29/06/2026 to 26/08/2026 (28 June and 27 August being the travel days).
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
The accommodation, food and transport costs are covered by the program: Volunteers will be accommodated in a private dormitory in Ankara. Rooms will be shared by a maximum of three volunteers, and separate dormitory arrangements will be provided for female and male volunteers. Breakfast and dinner will be provided at the dormitory. On working days, lunch will be provided at the association office. On days off, lunch payments will be provided to the volunteers. Travel tickets will be purchased by the hosting organisation.
Training during the activity
The volunteers will receive on-the-job training from the host organisation team regarding to the activities and mobility. The volunteers have the right and obligation to attend following the pre-departure training.
Participant profile
Empathetic and culturally sensitive
Able to work respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds.
Strong communication skills
Capable of active listening, clear expression, and non-judgmental interaction.
Collaborative team player
Enjoys working in a diverse group and contributes positively to team dynamics.
Adaptable and open-minded
Comfortable adjusting to new environments, challenges, and unexpected changes.
Proactive and responsible
Takes initiative, shows reliability, and follows through on commitments.
Positive and supportive attitude.
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🔑 Key Information
ACTIVITY DATES
From 29/06/2026 to 26/08/2026
ACTIVITY LOCATION
Çankaya Mah. Cinnah Caddesi Dış Kapı No: 43 Orkide İç Kapı No: 7 , Ankara, Türkiye
ACTIVITY TYPE
Volunteering teams
LOOKING FOR PARTICIPANTS FROM
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden
ACTIVITY TOPICS
Social challenges
Reception and integration of refugees and migrants
Citizenship and democratic participation
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
Application deadline: 17/06/2026 23:59
PROJECT CODE
2024-1-EACEA-VTHPA-101179142
🔗 Official Project Page
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/52551_en
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