Thirst for Life Association
Sliven, Bulgaria
⭐️ Activity Title
Empowering Young People through Non-formal Education and Social Inclusion
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🔷 Activity Details
Description
Thirst for Life Association invites motivated young people to join our team in Sliven, Bulgaria, and contribute to building a more inclusive and supportive community. Volunteers will participate in non-formal education activities, awareness campaigns, community outreach and youth initiatives promoting social inclusion, equality, active citizenship and the prevention of violence and discrimination. Together with our staff and local volunteers, they will support workshops in schools and community centres, organise events, create educational and digital materials, and encourage young people with fewer opportunities to participate actively in society. This opportunity offers practical experience in youth work, intercultural learning, teamwork and community engagement while promoting the core values of the European Solidarity Corps: solidarity, respect, inclusion and human rights.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Volunteers will be accommodated in shared apartments in Sliven with all basic facilities, including internet, kitchen and laundry. Each volunteer will receive a monthly food allowance and pocket money according to the European Solidarity Corps Programme Guide. Local transport related to project activities will be provided by the hosting organisation. Travel costs to and from Bulgaria will be reimbursed in accordance with the ESC distance bands and programme rules.
Training during the activity
Volunteers will receive on-arrival training, continuous mentoring and regular supervision throughout their activity. They will participate in workshops on non-formal education, intercultural learning, human rights, social inclusion and youth participation. Bulgarian language learning will be supported through the Online Language Support (OLS) platform. Volunteers will also take part in the National Agency training cycle and receive Youthpass certification to recognise their learning outcomes.
Participant profile
We are looking for motivated young people aged 18–30 who are interested in youth work, non-formal education, human rights, social inclusion and community development. Applicants should be open-minded, proactive, responsible and willing to work in an intercultural environment. Previous volunteering experience is not required. We value creativity, teamwork, empathy and a willingness to learn and contribute to the local community. This opportunity is particularly suitable for volunteers who want to support young people with fewer opportunities, promote equality and active citizenship, and develop their personal and professional competences through meaningful international volunteering. Young people with fewer opportunities are especially encouraged to apply.
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🔑 Key Information
Activity dates
A total of 39 week(s) during the period 10/08/2026 to 31/05/2027
Activity location
str. Gen. Kiril Botev № 11, Sliven, Bulgaria
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Latvia, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Türkiye, Ukraine
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 09/08/2026 00:00
Project code
2026-1-BG01-ESC51-VTJ-000401118
🔗 Official Project Page
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/53335_en
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