🎥 ESC Volunteering in Türkiye – “Youth Bridge: Media, Culture & Creativity in Gaziantep” 🇹🇷

Join an international media hub where creativity connects cultures and young voices build bridges!

🏛️ Host Organisation

Bülbülzade Eğitim Sağlık ve Dayanışma Vakfı
Gaziantep, Türkiye

🌍 About the Project

Welcome to Youth Bridge, a unique ESC volunteering experience in Gaziantep, Türkiye, where media, culture, and youth empowerment meet!

This project unites young people from diverse backgrounds to explore media production, creative storytelling, and intercultural learning. Volunteers will join a professional media center equipped with a TV studio and two radio stations, gaining hands-on experience in broadcasting, audio production, and digital content creation. 🎬🎧

Beyond media training, you’ll discover an active community offering sports, arts, and cultural workshops — from guitar and piano lessons to basketball, swimming, and visual arts. This is more than volunteering — it’s a journey into creativity, collaboration, and meaningful impact! 🌍✨

🎯 Main Activities

🎥 Support media production and broadcasting at the foundation’s TV & radio stations
🎙️ Learn about video editing, social media content, and storytelling
🧠 Participate in digital literacy and media design training sessions
🌐 Join cultural exchange activities and community events
🎶 Take part in arts, sports, and language courses organized by the foundation

🏡 Accommodation, Food & Support

🏠 Comfortable accommodation next to the foundation (2-person rooms)
🍽️ Three daily meals provided (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
🚶 Most activities take place on-site within the institution
💶 Pocket money and allowances per ESC standards
🩺 Full insurance coverage (Henner)

📘 Infopack available upon request

🎓 Learning Opportunities

📹 Practical experience in TV and radio production
🧩 Skills in teamwork, communication, and creativity
💬 Learn Turkish and improve your intercultural communication
🌿 Build awareness about social responsibility and innovation

👥 Participant Profile

We’re looking for motivated volunteers (18–30 years old) who are:
✅ Interested in media, art, communication, or technology
✅ Ready to work in a multicultural environment
✅ Responsible, adaptable, and open to new challenges
✅ Passionate about creativity, teamwork, and learning

Ideal for youth with strong communication skills, curiosity for media production, and a wish to contribute to social change through storytelling.