Ocean Znanja u Republici Hrvatskoj
općina Dubrava, Croatia
⭐️ Activity Title
RENovaki vol.2
📋 Everything you need to know about applying for ESC volunteering — all in one place. The European Solidarity Corps (ESC) is one of the most life-changing opportunities available to young people across Europe, yet many applicants walk in without a clear picture of what to expect. This complete guide covers how ESC works, who can apply, what costs are covered, what your daily life as a volunteer looks like, and how to strengthen your application from the start. Whether you're applying for the first time or exploring your options, this is the one resource you should read before anything else. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/15101/
🔷 Activity Details
Description
ESC Team Volunteering "RENovaki" is a project focused on developing practical, hands-on skills such as cooking for groups, working with wood, and building a bread/pizza oven.
The project will bring together 9 young people to explore self-expression and connection through skill-building, community engagement, and intercultural collaboration, while living and working together in a shared environment.
Participants can expect a hands-on, immersive experience that combines creativity, learning, and community life.
They will take part in educational and craft-based activities aimed at promoting solidarity, strengthening intergenerational exchange, and fostering intercultural dialogue within the elderly in the local community.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
This is a camping-based project, and accommodation will be in tents set up in front of the house. Participants will stay in spacious tents (for 2-3 people), with only 1 person per tent, each having their own private sleeping space.
Each tent is equipped with sleeping bags, pillows, sheets, blankets, real mattresses, and a night lamp.
Next to the tents, there is a house with two cozy rooms used as chill areas or workspace, a kitchen with basic appliances, and a narrow terrace with a beautiful sunset view.
Sanitary facilities include shared bathrooms.
Training during the activity
The activity includes an ongoing learning and training component designed to support participants in developing both practical and interpersonal skills. Through a combination of hands-on workshops, peer-to-peer learning, and guided sessions, participants will be introduced to key areas such as group cooking, woodworking, and collaborative building processes. The training approach is experiential, encouraging learning by doing, reflection, and active participation.
Participant profile
The project is open to young people who are motivated to learn through hands-on experience and are comfortable engaging in practical, physically active tasks. It is especially suited for those with an interest in creative work, crafts, and collaborative building processes, as well as those willing to actively participate in group life and shared responsibilities.
It also welcomes participants who enjoy spending time in nature, value simple and outdoor living, and are open to a camping-based lifestyle with fresh air, shared spaces, and close connection to the natural environment. Participants should be ready to live in a basic outdoor setting and embrace the experience of community life in a rural, natural surroundings.
✅ 10 practical tips to write a stronger Erasmus+ or ESC application and actually get selected. With growing competition for spots in Erasmus+ and ESC projects, a well-crafted application can genuinely make or break your chances. This guide shares 10 concrete, actionable tips based on what selection committees actually look for — covering everything from how to frame your motivation to the common mistakes that get applications rejected. If you're serious about getting selected, take the time to read this before you hit submit. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/8396/
🔑 Key Information
Activity dates
From 20/08/2026 to 03/09/2026
Activity location
Novaki 112, općina Dubrava, Croatia
Activity type
Volunteering teams
Looking for participants from
Aruba, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Curaçao, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden
Activity topics
Environment and natural protection
Health and wellbeing
Creativity and culture
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 10/08/2026 13:00
Project code
2026-1-HR01-ESC51-VTJ-000402955
🔗 Official Project Page
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/53657_en
