BULBULZADE EGITIM SAGLIK VE DAYANISMA VAKFI
Şahinbey/Gaziantep, Türkiye
⭐️ Activity Title
Together We're Better
🌍 What is the European Solidarity Corps (ESC)? The ESC is the EU programme that funds young people aged 18–30 (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. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/esc
🔷 Activity Details
Description
Become part of a dynamic community supporting young people, refugees, earthquake-affected families, and local communities. Support educational activities for children and youth/ Create media content and develop skills in photography, video editing, digital storytelling, radio, podcast and TV production/ Participate in humanitarian aid and community based social activities/ Join environmental initiatives, including planting and nature protection/ Take part in sports (swimming, GYM, football etc.) and arts (violin, piano, guitar, bağlama, choir and draving) activities offered by the foundation. Easy accses to local culture, and community life. We are looking for volunteers who can join the project ASAP. Minimum project duration is two months , The project takes place in Gaziantep, a city known for its rich cultural heritage, world famous cuisine, and welcoming atmosphere. Gain new skills, and experience with lots of fun and make new friends.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Volunteers share rooms (2 person per room), with girls and boys accommodated separately. The accommodation is safe, extremely comfortable, fully equipped, and located right next to our foundation. Housekeeping services are provided twice a week. Three meals are provided daily. Meals usually include meat, but volunteers can also cook in the fully equipped kitchen, which is stocked with a variety of ingredients. Travel costs will be reimbursed according to the ESC distance bands. 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. Enthusiasm, respect, and willingness to participate are more important than the experience . 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!
✍️ 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. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/esc-motivation-letter
💡 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. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/erasmus-application-tips
🔑 Key Information
Activity dates
A total of 8 week(s) during the period 16/09/2026 to 13/11/2026
Activity location
Güneykent mah. 221 nolu cadde 230 nolu sok No: 10, Şahinbey/Gaziantep, Türkiye
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden
Activity topics
Social challenges
Reception and integration of refugees and migrants
Citizenship and democratic participation
Disaster prevention and recovery
Environment and natural protection
Education and training
Creativity and culture
Physical education and sport
Deadline for applications
No application deadline
Project code
2024-1-TR01-ESC51-VTJ-000216514
⚖️ 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 if…" decision guide. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/esc-vs-erasmus
🔗 Official Project Page
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/54122_en
🔐 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. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/register-esc-portal
🩺 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. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/esc-insurance
🌍 What is ESC Humanitarian Aid Volunteering? It's the ESC strand (EVHAC) that sends people aged 18–35 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. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/esc-humanitarian-aid-volunteering
💰 Is ESC volunteering fully funded? Yes for core costs: travel is reimbursed by distance band (€28–1,735+), 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 — note there is no salary. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/is-esc-fully-funded
