A4ACTION- ASOCIATIA PENTRU INITIATIVE SI DEZVOLTARE CONTINUA
Ghermฤneศti, Romania
โญ๏ธ Activity Title
A4ACTION ESC VOLUNTEERING PROGRAM - LONG TERM
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
Are you looking for an opportunity to volunteer through the European Solidarity Corps? Join us in Snagov, Romania, and become part of a dedicated team working to create positive change in the local community.
As part of this project, volunteers will:
- Organize and implement non-formal activities at the A4ACTION After School program for children aged 7 to 10 years, such as team-building exercises, personal development activities, arts & crafts, reading activities, English lessons, and more. Organize and implement workshops in local schools (middle/primary school and high schools), including cultural events, skills and soft skills development, civic engagement, eco-friendly practices etc.
- Design activity plans for every activity conducted at the A4ACTION Youth Center and in local schools
- Complete various administrative tasks
- Contribute to the development of the A4ACTION Virtual Youth Center.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
- Travel expenses will be reimbursed according to distance bands and ESC guidelines.
- Volunteers will receive pocket money and food money in line with ESC guidelines.
- Volunteers will stay in shared accommodation with other volunteers. The accommodation is conveniently located with easy access to public transportation and shops. It is fully equipped with modern amenities, including Wi-Fi, furniture, beds, cutlery etc.
- Volunteers will be covered by the Henner Insurance Plan throughout the volunteering period.
Training during the activity
- The volunteers will participate in workshops and training sessions covering various topics (non-formal education, facilitation, first aid training etc.) to support the effective execution of their activities.
- Additionally, volunteers will participate in On Arrival Training and Mid Term Evaluation hosted by the National Agency in Romania.
Participant profile
- Aged between 18 and 30 years old;
- Responsible and reliable;
- Communicative, friendly, and positive attitude;
- Interested in the theme of the project;
- Capable of preparing and leading activities;
- Resident of an EU country;
- Good knowledge of English;
- Motivated and ready to be actively involved in the local community.
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
From 28/09/2026 to 29/03/2027
Activity location
sos Ghermฤneศti, nr 49, House of Culture, Ghermฤneศti, Ghermฤneศti, 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, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden
Activity topics
Creativity and culture
Physical education and sport
Deadline for applications
No application deadline
Project code
2025-1-RO01-ESC51-VTJ-000345936
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/54193_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
