Asociatia Copiii in Sanul Familiei
Brasov, Romania
โญ๏ธ Activity Title
KEN - Keep Non Formal Activities in the Community (6 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
What you will do: You will design and facilitate engaging non-formal education activities for young people, focusing on digital skills, sustainability, inclusion and personal growth. Expect interactive workshops, creative events, school activities, teamwork challenges and community actions in Braศov and nearby areas. You will also create social media content, share project stories and help inspire other young people through your ideas and energy. Learn by doing, experimenting and creating! As part of the KEN team, you will discover non-formal education in action, develop digital and communication skills, and gain confidence in working with young people. You will receive mentoring and support while living an intercultural experience, exploring local communities, teamwork and sustainable ways of living.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
You will live in a shared apartment in Braศov together with the other volunteers, fully equipped with a kitchen and two bathrooms, a comfortable space to feel at home and enjoy community living. You will receive a monthly allowance of 270 EUR covering food and pocket money. The nearest airports are Bucharest and Braศov. Once your travel plans are confirmed, we will support you in choosing the easiest way to reach Braศov. We encourage green travel whenever possible, and we will gladly help you find environmentally friendly transport options.
Training during the activity
You will take part in the On Arrival Training and Mid Term Evaluation events organised by the Romanian National Agency (if applicable) and receive an onboarding, facilitation tips&tricks and constant support in order for you to organize events for the community.
Participant profile
We are looking for motivated young people ready to travel soon to Braศov and discover its beautiful nature and vibrant community life. You are open to meeting new people, making friends and actively engaging in local communities. You are willing to use your talents and energy to support educational and social activities and create a positive impact. You are eager to learn new skills, gain experience in non-formal education and work in an international team. You have at least a beginner level of English, are between 18 and 30 years old, and currently reside in an EU country. No previous experience is required, as motivation, openness and willingness to learn are what matter most.
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 26 week(s) during the period 01/10/2026 to 02/07/2027
Activity location
Brasov, Romania
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden
Activity topics
Education and training
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 28/09/2026 10:00
Project code
2025-1-RO01-ESC51-VTJ-000346509
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/54151_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
