ILK SEN OL GENCLIK HAREKETI DERNEGI
İSTANBUL, Türkiye
⭐️ Activity Title
İlk Sen Ol Youth Movement Association Short Term Individual Volunteering
🌍 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
The volunteer who will come within the scope of this volunteering will take part in working areas such as project office, social assistance work, environmental protection work, and the social media department. The volunteer will be assigned according to his/her skills and interests, contributing to youth-focused activities, local community initiatives, and social responsibility projects in Istanbul. The volunteering period is 59 days excluding travel. Following a preliminary evaluation, shortlisted candidates will be invited to an online interview, and selected volunteers will receive a detailed information package by email.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
A fully furnished apartment close to the metro will be provided for the volunteer. The accommodation is close to the city centre. There will be wifi in the house for the volunteer to use. Volunteers' individual funding will be allocated according to the rules of the European Solidarity Corps. In addition, the volunteer will be provided with a bus pass to reach the office and other centres. The volunteer's travel expenses will be allocated according to the European Solidarity Corps distance band rules.
Training during the activity
Orientation training after arrival (city tour, introducing the organisation, show round of the organisation's facilities, shopping places, hospital, police, and city governor). There will be a Turkish language course 1 hour per week. Since the project is short-term, there will be no further training during the opportunity.
Participant profile
Participants should be aged 18–30, with at least B2-C1 level of English, and residing in one of the specified countries. Candidates should have participated in at least 2 European Union projects, demonstrate strong social communication skills, and ideally have previous experience abroad. Prior experience in writing Erasmus+ or ESC projects is an asset. Proficiency in MS Office programmes and standard office equipment is required.
✍️ 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 30/09/2026 to 27/11/2026
Activity location
Sultançiftliği, Atatürk Blv No:29, 34265 Sultangazi/İstanbul, Türkiye, İSTANBUL, Türkiye
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden
Activity topics
Social challenges
Reception and integration of refugees and migrants
Environment and natural protection
Creativity and culture
Deadline for applications
No application deadline
Project code
2025-1-TR01-ESC51-VTJ-000346035
⚖️ 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/54224_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
