🌍 Volunteer in Türkiye for Inclusion – Support People with Disabilities and Promote Social Awareness in Ankara! 🇹🇷

💡 Project Overview

Join an inspiring European Solidarity Corps project with the Federation of Disabled Associations (Engelli Dernekleri Federasyonu) in Ankara, Türkiye, and help create a more inclusive and accessible society! 🇹🇷✨

This project focuses on empowering people with disabilities, strengthening community ties, and promoting equality, active citizenship, and European values through inclusive education, sports, and awareness activities.

As a volunteer, you’ll contribute to:
🤝 Organising social inclusion and cultural exchange activities with individuals with disabilities
🎓 Supporting skills development, education, and entrepreneurship workshops
🌍 Promoting European values, health, and peace education
🏅 Assisting in sports and recreational events for inclusion in daily life
💬 Raising community awareness on disability rights and equal participation

This is a meaningful opportunity to make a difference — helping people gain visibility, respect, and empowerment in society. 💙

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🏡 Accommodation, Food & Travel

• Accommodation will be provided in a three-storey volunteer house with a garden, with rooms shared by 3–4 volunteers. 🏠
• Rooms are equipped with bunk beds, and volunteers will share responsibilities for cleaning and maintaining the space.
• Volunteers will receive a limited meal allowance and will prepare their own meals. 🍽️
• Arrival and departure travel costs will be covered within a limited budget. ✈️
• Daily transport to project sites will be arranged by the host organisation. 🚐

For further details: http://www.engellifederasyonu.org/iletisim

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🧭 Training & Support

During the project, volunteers will receive orientation and hands-on training in:
🎓 Working with people with disabilities
🤝 Understanding social inclusion and community awareness
🌍 Promoting European identity, citizenship, and democratic participation
💪 Participating in education and sports-based inclusion activities
🕊️ Supporting integration of third-country nationals into local society

You’ll gain valuable experience in inclusive project management and community work — guided by professional mentors and educators.

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👩‍🏫 Participant Profile

We are looking for motivated young people aged 18–30, especially those who:
✅ Are passionate about inclusion and social equality
✅ Are open-minded and eager to work with people with disabilities
✅ Enjoy teamwork, creativity, and community engagement
✅ Have empathy, patience, and motivation to make a positive social impact

Young volunteers with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. 🌍💫

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🌍 Eligible Countries

Albania 🇦🇱 • Azerbaijan 🇦🇿 • Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇧🇦 • Bulgaria 🇧🇬 • Greece 🇬🇷 • Hungary 🇭🇺 • Kosovo 🇽🇰 • North Macedonia 🇲🇰

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📅 Activity Dates

Between 1 June 2025 and 31 May 2027 (6-week placements available within this period)

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🕊️ Activity Topics

• Citizenship and Democratic Participation
• Education and Training
• Physical Education and Sport

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🔗 Application Link

Apply directly via the European Youth Portal:
👉 https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/48857_en

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📆 Application Deadline

No application deadline (open recruitment)

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🧾 Project Code

2025-1-TR01-ESC51-VTJ-000345873

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