Ready to make a difference while living in a vibrant community surrounded by nature? 🚀🌟 The Next Chapter 5.0 European Solidarity Corps (ESC) Volunteering Teams project by Synergy Bulgaria invites 13 motivated young people aged 18–30 from ESC Programme countries to Djurovo, Bulgaria, from 7 July to 4 August 2025! 📚 Rebuild a summer house into an educational learning center, connect with locals, and leave your creative mark! 🤝🌱
📝 What Will You Do?
- 🎯 Rebuild & improve a summer house with hands-on tasks (woodwork, painting, gardening) 🛠️
- 💡 Create a supportive learning environment for future youth exchanges & volunteering 📖
- 🌍 Live & collaborate with 12 other volunteers from across Europe, building a joyful community 🤗
- 🗳️ Develop personal initiatives like DIY projects, workshops, or media content (photography, filmmaking, SMM) 🎥
- 🌐 Connect with the Djurovo village community through joint activities & initiatives 🌳
- 📜 Earn a Youthpass certificate to showcase your skills 🚀
📖 Key Highlights
- 🏡 Transform infrastructure to sustain an educational hub.
- 🌟 Co-create a multicultural community with shared rules & fun activities.
- 🎨 Leave your personal mark with creative projects or media documentation.
🏠 Where Will You Stay?
- 📍 Synergy Volunteering & Retreat Center in Djurovo, 80 km from Sofia, in a peaceful rural setting 🏞️
- 🛏️ Cozy volunteer house with hammocks, a fireplace, & a nearby river 🏡
- 🍽️ All meals, insurance, travel reimbursement, & pocket money provided 🥗
- 🌄 Basic living conditions in a serene environment perfect for recharging 🌳
- 🗣️ Working language: English 🗳️
🧠 What Support Will You Get?
- 📚 Guidance from Synergy Bulgaria to align tasks & personal initiatives 🎓
- 🧑🏫 Support to develop your own projects (e.g., workshops, media content) 🤝
- 🌟 A collaborative team environment to foster creativity & community-building 🌍
- 🤗 Priority for participants with fewer opportunities for an inclusive experience 🌈
- 🎯 Tools to grow personally & professionally in a rural, multicultural setting 🚀
👤 Who Can Apply?
- 🙋 Aged 18–30 (not older than 30 on 7 July 2025) from ESC Programme countries 🇪🇺
- 💬 Enthusiastic about hands-on work, creativity, & community living 🗣️
- 🌟 Eager to take initiative, with skills in building, gardening, or media a plus 🎨
- 🗡️ Ready for 4 weeks in a rural setting, aligning with diverse cultures 🤗
- 📌 Priority for those with fewer opportunities (e.g., economic, social, or geographic barriers) 🌱
- 📝 Apply via the application form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdO_PEiiNwwyl2AFSoJfae4FViHY3aSZdsGqiFRK_ohAMShnw/viewform✍️
📅 Project Dates: 7 July – 4 August 2025
📍 Location: Djurovo, Bulgaria 🇧🇬
⏳ Application Deadline: 20 June 2025
🔗 Infopack: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YZrRU2iaox_VyZaMesaCUbSVoAle13oh/view
🔗 Application Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdO_PEiiNwwyl2AFSoJfae4FViHY3aSZdsGqiFRK_ohAMShnw/viewform
🌍 Eligible Countries
Erasmus+ Youth Programme countries and ESC Programme countries (e.g., Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye, Ukraine, and others—check the infopack for full list).
