Asociatia Voluntariatul pentru Toti
Resita, Romania
โญ๏ธ Activity Title
Together we care- Long Term project in Resita (6-12 months)
๐ What is the European Solidarity Corps (ESC)? The ESC is the EU programme that funds young people aged 18โ30 (up to 35 for humanitarian aid) to volunteer on solidarity projects across Europe, with travel, accommodation, food, insurance and monthly pocket money covered. This overview explains who can join, the project types, durations and how to apply. ๐ https://youthworkshub.org/esc
๐ท Activity Details
Description
Become part of an inspiring ESC experience in Reศiศa, Romania, where you can spend 6 to 12 months making a real difference in the local community while growing personally and professionally.
Hosted by Voluntariatul Pentru Toศi (VPT), an NGO established in 2012, this project focuses on social inclusion, non-formal education, youth empowerment, and the promotion of European values. Our organization was founded by youth workers, teachers, volunteers, who share the vision of creating equal opportunities for everyone.
As a volunteer, you will support educational and social activities for children in nurseries, kindergartens, and primary schools, while also contributing to activities in high schools and centers for adults with disabilities. Your daily work may include organizing creative workshops, sports and arts activities, cultural exchanges, volunteering campaigns, and supporting local community events. Every day brings new opportunities to learn, connect, and inspire others.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
The project provides comprehensive support, including:
ยท Accommodation in a shared apartment; 2 volunteers sharing 1 room.
ยท Monthly food allowance (150 โฌ) and pocket money (120 โฌ);
ยท Travel reimbursement according to ESC distance bands;
ยท Local transportation pass;
ยท Personal mentor and continuous support;
ยท Romanian language course;
ยท Henner health insurance;
ยท Youthpass Certificate recognizing your learning outcomes.
Training during the activity
Throughout the project, volunteers will benefit from a comprehensive learning programme, including:
ยท Pre-arrival support.
ยท On-arrival training โ introduction to the project, the organization, the local community, the ESC programme.
ยท Health and Safety training.
ยท Activity-specific training โ preparation for educational workshops, non-formal education.
ยท Romanian language support.
ยท Mentoring sessions โ continuous individual support from an experienced mentor.
ยท Mid-term evaluation-to assess progress, set new learning goals.
ยท Final evaluation and Youthpass workshop
Participant profile
We are looking for motivated young people aged 18โ30 who are open-minded, proactive, creative, and interested in education, inclusion, and community work. A minimum A2 level of English is required, together with a positive attitude and willingness to work in an international team.
โ๏ธ How do you write a motivation letter for ESC and Erasmus+? Research the project first, then follow a five-part structure that shows motivation, relevant skills and learning goals. This guide includes a full annotated example, how to adapt it per activity, and the mistakes that cause rejection. ๐ https://youthworkshub.org/esc-motivation-letter
๐ก How do you prepare a strong Erasmus+ or ESC application? Read the call carefully, write specific motivation, show skills with examples, and state clear learning goals. This guide gives 10 practical tips plus the common mistakes that lead to rejection. ๐ https://youthworkshub.org/erasmus-application-tips
๐ Key Information
Activity dates
A total of 52 week(s) during the period 15/09/2026 to 15/09/2027
Activity location
Aleea Tusnad bl. 2, sc. 3, ap. 16, Resita, Romania
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Armenia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Moldova, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden
Activity topics
Social challenges
Education and training
Creativity and culture
Working against discrimination (including gender discrimination)
Deadline for applications
No application deadline
Project code
2026-1-RO01-ESC51-VTJ-000402500
โ๏ธ What's the difference between ESC and Erasmus+? The ESC is for volunteering and solidarity, while Erasmus+ is broad learning mobility (study, training, youth exchanges). This guide compares age, funding, duration and application route, and includes a "choose this ifโฆ" decision guide. ๐ https://youthworkshub.org/esc-vs-erasmus
๐ Official Project Page
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/54085_en
๐ How do you register on the ESC Portal? You create an EU Login with two-factor authentication, then complete your profile on the official ESC Portal. This step-by-step guide also fixes common problems like "0 opportunities" and the country-list lock. ๐ https://youthworkshub.org/register-esc-portal
๐ฉบ What insurance do ESC volunteers get? Every ESC volunteer gets free group insurance (currently Henner) that complements the EHIC and covers medical, accident, hospitalisation, liability and travel. This guide explains what's insured, the coverage period (home-to-return plus two months) and how your organisation enrols you. ๐ https://youthworkshub.org/esc-insurance
๐ What is ESC Humanitarian Aid Volunteering? It's the ESC strand (EVHAC) that sends people aged 18โ35 to work full-time in countries outside the EU, after mandatory two-stage training. This guide details the training, the application steps and what's covered. ๐ https://youthworkshub.org/esc-humanitarian-aid-volunteering
๐ฐ Is ESC volunteering fully funded? Yes for core costs: travel is reimbursed by distance band (โฌ28โ1,735+), and accommodation, food, local transport, insurance, language support and daily pocket money are covered. This guide gives the official 2026 figures and the honest travel-band caveat โ note there is no salary. ๐ https://youthworkshub.org/is-esc-fully-funded
