European Solidarity Corps

Asociatia de Tineret ONESTIN

Onesti, Romania


⭐️ Activity Title

SKILL B.I.L.L (Boost Inclusion & Lifelong Learning)


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🔷 Activity Details


Description

We are inviting 2 motivated young people (aged 18–30) to join a 4-month volunteering experience with Onestin Youth Association, supporting youth activities and community life in Onești town and Mănăstirea Cașin village. Main Activities Creative and intercultural workshops for teenagers – design and facilitate activities that support the personal development, creativity, and intercultural understanding of local young people. Support for community projects – assist with maintenance, cleaning, and logistics Weekly interactions with underprivileged children – organize games, learning activities, and informal support sessions with kids in Mănăstirea Cașin, contributing to their well-being and inclusion.

Accommodation, food and transport arrangements

Volunteers will live in shared community-style housing, where rooms, bathrooms, and a kitchen are provided. A great chance to experience collective living, share daily responsibilities, and build strong friendships with each other. Taking care of the house will be part of the experience, encouraging teamwork and a sense of belonging For project activities, the hosting organization will provide local transport to and from Onești town and Mănăstirea Cașin village Each month, volunteers will receive 270(covering food allowance and pocket money) to support their personal needs and leisure time

Training during the activity

At the beginning of the project, you will join an On-Arrival Training organized by the Romanian National Agency. At the middle of volunteering project you will join Mid Term Evaluation which will bring you together with other ESC volunteers from across the world . Every two weeks, you will have mentoring sessions with an external mentor, giving you space to reflect, share challenges, and receive personal guidance. In addition, the coordinating team will support you through weekly coaching, reflection, and evaluation activities, helping you track your progress and celebrate achievements

Participant profile

We’re looking for enthusiastic young people who are: Flexible and adventurous, ready to embrace new experiences. Excited about community and farm life, including shared living spaces and group activities. Comfortable with animals and nature, and not afraid of insects. Happy to contribute to daily tasks, such as cleaning, maintenance, and caring for the garden. If you’re ready to join this hands-on, community-focused experience, send a short motivation email telling us why you’d like to participate to: onestin.europa@yahoo.com



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🔑 Key Information


Activity dates

From 01/09/2026 to 28/02/2027

Activity location

Serelor no. 2, Onesti, Romania

Activity type

Individual volunteering

Looking for participants from

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden

Activity topics

Social challenges

Environment and natural protection

Health and wellbeing

Deadline for applications

Application deadline: 01/09/2026 12:00

Project code

2025-1-RO01-ESC51-VTJ-000346942


🔗 Official Project Page


https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/53761_en


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