Asociatia de Tineret ONESTIN
Onesti, Romania
⭐️ Activity Title
LAST CHANCE!! Merry Go Bloom Needs Volunteers!
🌍 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
We are inviting 4 motivated young people (aged 18–30) to join a 4-month volunteering experience with Onestin Youth Association, supporting youth activities and community life in Onești town and Mănăstirea Cașin village. Main Activities Creative and intercultural workshops for teenagers – design and facilitate activities that support the personal development, creativity, and intercultural understanding of local young people. Support for community projects – assist with maintenance, cleaning, and logistics Weekly interactions with underprivileged children – organize games, learning activities, and informal support sessions with kids in Mănăstirea Cașin, contributing to their well-being and inclusion.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Volunteers will live in shared community-style housing, where rooms, bathrooms, and a kitchen are provided. A great chance to experience collective living, share daily responsibilities, and build strong friendships with each other. Taking care of the house will be part of the experience, encouraging teamwork and a sense of belonging For project activities, the hosting organization will provide local transport to and from Onești town and Mănăstirea Cașin village Each month, volunteers will receive 270(covering food allowance and pocket money) to support their personal needs and leisure time
Training during the activity
At the beginning of the project, you will join an On-Arrival Training organized by the Romanian National Agency. This training is a great chance to meet other international volunteers in Romania, learn more about the programme, and get inspired for your experience ahead. Every two weeks, you will have mentoring sessions with an external mentor, giving you space to reflect, share challenges, and receive personal guidance. In addition, the coordinating team will support you through weekly coaching, reflection, and evaluation activities, helping you track your progress and celebrate achievements
Participant profile
We’re looking for enthusiastic young people who are: Flexible and adventurous, ready to embrace new experiences. Excited about community and farm life, including shared living spaces and group activities. Comfortable with animals and nature, and not afraid of insects. Happy to contribute to daily tasks, such as cleaning, maintenance, and caring for the garden. If you’re ready to join this hands-on, community-focused experience, send a short motivation email telling us why you’d like to participate to: onestin.europa@yahoo.com
✍️ 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
From 15/09/2026 to 15/01/2027
Activity location
Serelor no. 2, Onesti, Romania
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden
Activity topics
Social challenges
Environment and natural protection
Creativity and culture
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 15/09/2026 12:00
Project code
2025-1-RO01-ESC51-VTJ-000346942
⚖️ 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/54204_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
