🇹🇷 ESC Volunteering in Türkiye ⚽ Sport for Healthy and Inclusive Community Life 🏊

Description

This project is aiming to build a relationship of locals with sport activities as an important social tool for having a healthy and inclusive life. The volunteers will give their contribution in this regard. The volunteers that will be hosted, will be involved in activities which offer them a personal development and same time contribution in local society by involving them and raising awareness.The volunteers that we are willing to host will take part in the planned activities which are fitting with their interests and abilities. Volunteers will increase the interest in the activities conducted and will contribute to the popularization of amateur sport among young people. In addition, volunteers, using their organizational and creative skills, will support the preparation and organization of international activities aimed at youth organized by the club. https://www.facebook.com/ankarayounginitative/,https://www.instagram.co…

Accommodation, food and transport arrangements

Accommodation and food are fully provided by the organization. Volunteers receive a monthly food allowance and pocket money, paid according to the rates set in the ESC Guide. Local transport support and travel cost reimbursements are provided in compliance with the official European Solidarity Corps (ESC) rules and financial regulations.

Training during the activity

The volunteers will participate in structured non-formal learning and practical activities for personal, social, and professional development. Activities include sport and outdoor training with local communities, school activities, administrative and office work, social media management, organizing cultural events, Turkish and language lessons, speaking clubs, Erasmus+ presentations, workshops, and weekly planning and evaluation with staff. These foster personal growth, youth participation, intercultural dialogue, and community engagement, aligned with ESC priorities.

Participant profile

We are looking for motivated and responsible young people who are ready to actively engage in our project. Candidates must demonstrate high accountability, respect for community guidelines, and a strong willingness to cooperate in a multicultural team. Volunteers will participate in sports activities—such as swimming, tennis—and contribute to preparing and implementing international youth initiatives, including sports and cultural exchanges, camps, and tournaments for children and young people, fully aligned with the quality standards of the European Solidarity Corps

Activity details

Activity type

Individual volunteering

Activity dates

A total of 8 week(s) during the period 15/10/2026 to 14/12/2026

Location

Remzi Oguz Arik Mah. Tunali hilmi cad. No:114/49, Ankara, Türkiye

Deadline

15/10/2026

Project code

2026-1-TR01-ESC51-VTJ-000400833

Topics

Looking for participants from

Many countries can apply. The activity takes place in one location, 🇹🇷 Türkiye.