๐ŸŒ ESC Volunteering in Tรผrkiye โ€“ Empower Refugees, Inspire Youth, and Make a Real Difference! ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿค๐Ÿ’ฌ

๐ŸŒ ESC Volunteering in Tรผrkiye โ€“ Empower Refugees, Inspire Youth, and Make a Real Difference! ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿค๐Ÿ’ฌ

About the Opportunity

Join GAP Genรงlik DerneฤŸi in ลžanlฤฑurfa, Tรผrkiye and take part in meaningful volunteering activities focused on youth empowerment, refugee inclusion, and community engagement. This project offers a powerful opportunity to work directly with local youth and refugees while contributing to intercultural understanding and solidarity.

Through non-formal educationoutdoor activities, and visual presentations, volunteers will support creative workshops and educational sessions designed to strengthen young peopleโ€™s participation and self-confidence. Both short-term (2 months) and long-term (6 months) placements are available, giving participants flexibility to engage deeply with local communities.

๐Ÿ•’ Activity Period: 20 October 2025 โ€“ 31 December 2026
โณ Duration: 2โ€“6 months (depending on placement)
๐Ÿข Host Organization: GAP Genรงlik DerneฤŸi
๐Ÿ“ Location: ลžanlฤฑurfa, Tรผrkiye
๐Ÿ’ผ Activity Type: Individual Volunteering
๐Ÿ’ฐ Compensation: Food, accommodation, pocket money, and travel reimbursement (in accordance with ESC rules)


๐ŸŒŸ Project Focus Areas

๐Ÿค Refugee and migrant integration
๐Ÿ‘ง Empowering children and youth
๐ŸŽ“ Non-formal education and intercultural dialogue
๐ŸŒ Community development and inclusion
๐Ÿ’ฌ Promoting tolerance, empathy, and democratic values


๐Ÿ’ก Volunteer Tasks

โœจ Assist in youth workshops and creative sessions
๐ŸŽจ Participate in outdoor and intercultural activities
๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Support local staff during refugee empowerment programs
๐Ÿ“ท Help document events through photos and visual materials
๐Ÿ’ฌ Exchange experiences and propose new community ideas


๐Ÿงญ Ideal Participant Profile

๐ŸŒฟ Open-minded, tolerant, and culturally sensitive
๐Ÿ’ฌ Eager to work with children, youth, and refugees
๐Ÿงฉ Flexible, proactive, and ready to adapt to multicultural teamwork
๐Ÿค Motivated to build bridges between communities
๐Ÿ’ก Creative thinker with a desire to contribute ideas and energy


๐Ÿ  Accommodation, Food & Support

Volunteers will share accommodation with other international participants (2โ€“3 people per room). The facilities include a kitchen, living area, and Wi-Fi connection. Food allowance, pocket money, and travel costs will be covered according to ESC program standards.

Long-term volunteers will also receive Turkish language lessons and can participate in training activities organized by the Turkish National Agency.


๐ŸŒ Why Join This Project

๐Ÿ’ฌ Gain real experience in refugee inclusion and youth work
๐ŸŒ Live in the heart of multicultural ลžanlฤฑurfa
๐ŸŽ“ Strengthen your soft skills through teamwork and creativity
๐Ÿค Become part of a European network of solidarity and community engagement


๐ŸŒ Eligible Countries

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Albania | ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡น Austria | ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช Belgium | ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฆ Bosnia and Herzegovina | ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฌ Bulgaria | ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Croatia | ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Czech Republic | ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Denmark | ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Estonia | ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Finland | ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France | ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช Georgia | ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany | ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Greece | ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡บ Hungary | ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Iceland | ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช Ireland | ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Italy | ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ด Jordan | ๐Ÿ‡ฝ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Kosovo | ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป Latvia | ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ง Lebanon | ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Liechtenstein | ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lithuania | ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡บ Luxembourg | ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡น Malta | ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Moldova | ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ช Montenegro | ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Netherlands | ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฐ North Macedonia | ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Norway | ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland | ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น Portugal | ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด Romania | ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ Russia | ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ธ Serbia | ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Slovakia | ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Slovenia | ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Spain | ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Sweden | ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukraine

๐ŸŒ Application Link

Apply now through the official portal:
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/48720_en

๐Ÿ“… Application Deadline: 31 December 2026