Ready to explore solidarity through sport? Join this powerful ESC Individual Volunteering project in Sofia, Bulgaria, where sighted and visually impaired volunteers team up to promote empathy, movement, and inclusion. From tandem biking to Bulgarian folk dance — it’s a journey for the body, mind, and heart. 💃🤝🚴
💡 Activity Type: Individual Volunteering (European Solidarity Corps)
🏢 Host Organization: Theatre Studio 4xC
📍 Location: Sofia, Bulgaria
📆 Period: 1 September 2025 – 13 July 2026
⏳ Duration: 10.5 months
📚 Fields: Social inclusion, sports, culture, accessibility
💬 Language(s): English (basic Bulgarian taught during induction)
🎯 Eligibility criteria (Who can apply?):
✔️ Aged between 18–30
✔️ Legally residing in an EU or ESC-participating country
✔️ Motivated to promote inclusion and solidarity
✔️ Willing to engage in sports and cultural activities with visually impaired people
✔️ No previous experience required – just empathy and energy!
🧪 Responsibilities / tasks:
🏓 Facilitate inclusive sports: showdown, tandem cycling, hiking
💃 Participate in and organize Bulgarian folk dance sessions
🎥 Support social media and storytelling (Reels, TikToks, editing)
🫶 Join in intercultural exchange, accessible event planning
💡 Attend blended learning trainings on empathy, ESC rights, and accessibility
🌟 Why to join?
🌍 Discover inclusive sports and solidarity in action
📸 Develop digital storytelling skills
🎭 Experience Bulgarian culture through dance and community
🚴♂️ Grow through empathy-driven collaboration
🧠 Balance physical activity with cultural learning
💬 Build deep friendships through shared perspectives
📩 Application Info:
⏳ Application Deadline: 20 July 2025 at 16:55
🔗 Apply through this form ONLY
📌 Full project listing: ESC Official Page
💰 Compensation:
🏠 Free shared accommodation with Wi-Fi, linens, towels
🍽️ 9€/day for food + 7€/day pocket money
🚋 Full-access city transport pass
📚 Blended trainings in inclusion, culture, and digital media
🩺 Full ESC insurance coverage during the activity
🌐 Official link:
ESC Opportunity – Sport and Solidarity for Blind and Sighted Volunteers
Eligible countries for application:
🇧🇬 Bulgaria, 🇦🇹 Austria, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina, 🇭🇷 Croatia, 🇨🇿 Czech Republic, 🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇫🇮 Finland, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇭🇺 Hungary, 🇸🇪 Sweden, 🇷🇴 Romania, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇫🇷 France, 🇱🇹 Lithuania, 🇱🇻 Latvia, 🇪🇪 Estonia, 🇩🇪 Germany
