Are you ready to make a difference while immersing yourself in Turkish culture? Join Bülbülzade Eğitim Sağlık ve Dayanışma Vakfı in Gaziantep, Türkiye, for an unforgettable European Solidarity Corps volunteering experience!
As a volunteer, you’ll engage with the local community, inspire disadvantaged youth, explore your creativity, and develop professional media and social skills. You’ll work in a vibrant cultural foundation equipped with TV and radio studios, art and sports facilities, and creative learning spaces — all while contributing to meaningful social impact. 💪🎥🎶
💡 What You’ll Do
🌍 Integrate into local society and participate in community projects
🎙️ Engage in media production, including content creation, photography, and video editing
🎭 Inspire local youth through educational and cultural workshops
💻 Support digital storytelling, broadcasting, and creative communication
🎨 Take part in art courses (guitar, piano, violin, bağlama) and sports sessions
💬 Join Turkish language classes and English-speaking clubs to connect with others
🏠 Accommodation, Meals & Travel
🏡 Shared accommodation (2 per room, by gender) right next to the foundation
🍽️ Three meals per day or access to a fully equipped kitchen
✈️ Travel reimbursement based on ESC distance bands (2024 rates)
🧾 Visa and residence permit costs fully covered
🚌 Airport transfers provided upon arrival and departure
🩺 Health insurance provided by Henner
🧠 Training & Learning
📚 Induction training on Turkish culture, ESC values, and local engagement
🎥 Media & content production workshops in the TV studio and radio center
🎓 Soft skills development: teamwork, creativity, time management, problem-solving
💬 Turkish language and English-speaking sessions
🎨 Artistic and cultural workshops led by local experts
👥 Participant Profile
This project is perfect for young people who are:
💬 Good communicators and team players
💻 Digitally skilled and adaptable
🤝 Respectful of different cultures and backgrounds
🎨 Interested in arts, sports, languages, or media
🌱 Passionate about social impact, youth empowerment, and community engagement
📅 Activity Details
📆 Duration: 8 weeks
🗓️ Activity Period: 5 December 2025 – 1 February 2026
📍 Location: Gaziantep, Türkiye
🔢 Project Code: 2024-1-TR01-ESC51-VTJ-000216570
🌍 Eligible Countries: Albania 🇦🇱, Armenia 🇦🇲, Austria 🇦🇹, Azerbaijan 🇦🇿, Belgium 🇧🇪, Bosnia & Herzegovina 🇧🇦, Bulgaria 🇧🇬, Croatia 🇭🇷, Czech Republic 🇨🇿, Denmark 🇩🇰, Estonia 🇪🇪, Finland 🇫🇮, France 🇫🇷, Georgia 🇬🇪, Germany 🇩🇪, Greece 🇬🇷, Greenland 🇬🇱, Hungary 🇭🇺, Ireland 🇮🇪, Italy 🇮🇹, Latvia 🇱🇻, Liechtenstein 🇱🇮, Lithuania 🇱🇹, Luxembourg 🇱🇺, Netherlands 🇳🇱, North Macedonia 🇲🇰, Norway 🇳🇴, Portugal 🇵🇹, Romania 🇷🇴, Serbia 🇷🇸, Slovakia 🇸🇰, Slovenia 🇸🇮, Spain 🇪🇸, Sweden 🇸🇪, Ukraine 🇺🇦
🌐 Application Link
Apply directly through the official ESC portal:
👉 https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/49047_en
⚠️ Important Notice
1️⃣ Source of Information
This announcement is based on the official ESC listing published by the project coordinator.
2️⃣ Responsibility for Content
The coordinating organisation is solely responsible for project details, logistics, and updates.
3️⃣ Right to Modify or Withdraw
The organiser reserves the right to change activity dates, details, or participant requirements.
4️⃣ Disclaimer of Liability
YouthWorks Hub is not responsible for any changes, updates, or cancellations made by the project coordinator.
💡 Final Note:
All listings are for informational purposes only. Always verify details directly via the official ESC website before applying.
