Bilim Eğitim Kültür Araştırmaları Merkezi Derneği
Gaziantep, Türkiye
⭐️ Activity Title
Youth Bridge
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🔷 Activity Details
Description
Join an ESC volunteering project and become part of a dynamic community supporting young people, refugees, earthquake-affected families, and local communities. As a volunteer, you can: Support educational activities for children and youth/ Create media content and develop skills in photography, video editing, digital storytelling, radio, and TV production/ Participate in humanitarian aid and community-based social activities/ Join environmental initiatives, including tree planting and nature protection/ Take part in sports and arts activities offered by the foundation. The project runs throughout the year with flexible starting dates. A minimum stay of 2 months is recommended to fully experience the activities, local culture, and community life. The project takes place in Gaziantep, a vibrant city known for its rich cultural heritage, world-famous cuisine, and welcoming atmosphere. Ready to make a difference, gain new skills, and experience?
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Volunteers will stay in shared rooms (2 people per room), with boys and girls accommodated separately. The accommodation is safe, comfortable, and fully equipped, and is located right next to our foundation. Three meals are provided daily, and volunteers can also cook using the fully equipped kitchen, which includes a variety of ingredients. Travel costs will be reimbursed according to the ESC distance bands. Visa and residence permit expenses will be covered. Airport transfers are provided upon arrival and departure. Volunteers will receive health insurance through Henner.
Training during the activity
Volunteers will develop key skills such as creativity, teamwork, time management, communication, and problem-solving. They will participate in induction sessions to become familiar with Turkish culture, local community values, and project activities. Participants will gain project coordination experience by taking active roles in the implementation of projects. They will also benefit from Turkish language courses and English-speaking clubs. Continuous guidance and mentoring will be provided throughout the project.
Participant profile
We are looking for motivated young people who are open-minded, willing to learn, and interested in contributing to their local and international communities. Previous experience is not required; enthusiasm, respect, and willingness to participate are more important. Be sensitive to individuals at different levels; Respect people from different cultures; Respect other volunteers; Have different skills or interests (arts, sports, language, environment, media, science, etc.); Be willing to help where needed and up for a challenges! Through this experience, volunteers will strengthen their sense of solidarity, intercultural understanding, active citizenship, and European values while contributing to meaningful community initiatives.
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🔑 Key Information
Activity dates
From 01/07/2026 to 31/07/2026
Activity location
Güneykent Mah, 230 Nolu Cd, No: 10/1, Gaziantep, Türkiye
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine
Activity topics
Social challenges
Citizenship and democratic participation
Environment and natural protection
Education and training
Creativity and culture
Physical education and sport
Post Disaster relief
Working against discrimination (including gender discrimination)
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 31/07/2026 16:00
Project code
2024-1-TR01-ESC51-VTJ-000216514
🔗 Official Project Page
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/52695_en
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⚠️ Important Notice
1️⃣ Source of Information
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2️⃣ No Affiliation
YouthWorks Hub is not the organiser, partner, or representative of the projects listed. All applications must be submitted directly to the project coordinator or hosting organisation through the original link, email, etc.
3️⃣ Content May Change
The project coordinator is solely responsible for the accuracy and details of the opportunity. Deadlines, eligible countries, activity dates, and other details may change, or the announcement may be withdrawn entirely, at any time after publication. Always check the original link before applying.
4️⃣ Funding
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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.
