Asociatia Be You
Targoviste, Romania
βοΈ Activity Title
Help Desk YOUth - 2 months
π What is the European Solidarity Corps (ESC)? The ESC is the EU programme that funds young people aged 18β30 (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. π https://youthworkshub.org/esc
π· Activity Details
Description
We are looking for the last volunteer (a boy) to complete our team of volunteers for Help Desk YOUth program.
Help Desk YOUth aims to support youth for personal and professional development, especially in terms of career guidance and planning. Young people will be supported to prepare their CVs, motivation letters, identify opportunities, to prepare for an interview, support to look for different youth programmes and apply. Volunteers will play a vital role in supporting our NGO and maintaining our youth space, βHorizons,β through a variety of daily activities. Tasks will include organizing thematic non-formal education workshops, leading recreational activities, assisting facilitators with material preparation for youth programs, and supporting general logistics, space maintenance, gardening, and planting. NOTE: This volunteering opportunity is fully open to young people from Romania.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
The volunteers will be accommodated in TΓ’rgoviΘte, in shared rooms with 3 volunteers per room. The accommodation includes a common kitchen equipped with a fridge, microwave, and stove. Volunteers will receive a daily allowance of β¬5 for food and basic necessities, along with β¬4 per day as pocket money. Travel expenses to and from Romania will be reimbursed in accordance with the travel documents provided and the ESC programβs official guidelines. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ACCOMMODATION AND ITS ENTIRE CONSTITUTE IS A STRICTLY NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT.
Training during the activity
Volunteers will attend a pre-departure training before leaving and will be instructed for the activities during the project. Under the guidance of the volunteer coordinator, the volunteers will set learning goals and will learn how to deal with tasks related to the development of activity.
Participant profile
Volunteers has to be aged between 18β29. We are looking for the last volunteer (a boy) to complete our team of volunteers for Help Desk YOUth program.
The project is open exclusively to participants with fewer opportunities, who will benefit from additional support in line with the ESC programme provisions. We are particularly looking for motivated volunteers who enjoy practical tasks, teamwork, and outdoor activities, and who feel comfortable helping with physically demanding work when needed. A proactive attitude, responsibility, and willingness to contribute actively to the community are highly valued. Other requirements: interest in community events, motivation to develop organizational skills, good communication skills, minimum B2 level of English, and strong teamwork abilities. Volunteers must be flexible, responsible, positive, and energetic, as they will be part of an international team and will work with smaller and rural communities.
βοΈ 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. π https://youthworkshub.org/esc-motivation-letter
π‘ 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. π https://youthworkshub.org/erasmus-application-tips
π Key Information
Activity dates
From 01/10/2026 to 30/11/2026
Activity location
Targoviste, Romania
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, France, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain
Activity topics
Social challenges
Education and training
Employment and entrepreneurship
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 07/09/2026 23:00
Project code
2025-1-RO01-ESC51-VTJ-000347304
βοΈ 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 ifβ¦" decision guide. π https://youthworkshub.org/esc-vs-erasmus
π Official Project Page
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/54118_en
π 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. π https://youthworkshub.org/register-esc-portal
π©Ί 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. π https://youthworkshub.org/esc-insurance
π What is ESC Humanitarian Aid Volunteering? It's the ESC strand (EVHAC) that sends people aged 18β35 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. π https://youthworkshub.org/esc-humanitarian-aid-volunteering
π° Is ESC volunteering fully funded? Yes for core costs: travel is reimbursed by distance band (β¬28β1,735+), 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 β note there is no salary. π https://youthworkshub.org/is-esc-fully-funded
