🌟 About the Project
Become part of a powerful social mission in Adana, Türkiye 🇹🇷, supporting Thalassemia patients ❤️, raising awareness on blood disorders, and contributing to vital public-health campaigns. This short-term ESC experience combines meaningful NGO work, community engagement, and cultural immersion in one of Türkiye’s warmest Mediterranean cities.
💡 Your Role & Impact
As a volunteer, you will actively support the daily work of Kan Hastalıkları Derneği, helping improve the lives of patients and their families. Your tasks may include:
📂 Office support, archiving, data entry, coordination
🩸 Assisting blood-donation campaigns & health-awareness events
👨👩👧 Supporting patient workshops, family sessions & community activities
✨ Bringing positivity, initiative, and empathy into every task
📅 Activity Dates
01/02/2026 – 26/02/2026
🏡 Accommodation & Daily Support
You’ll live in a shared, fully furnished volunteer apartment 🏠, equipped with Wi-Fi, utilities, and basic needs.
🍽️ Monthly food allowance
💶 Pocket money (according to ESC standards)
You’ll cook together, share responsibilities, and create a warm community home.
🎓 Training & Learning Experience
You will receive:
🎯 Non-formal training for working with patients & families
🧠 Soft-skills development: facilitation, group dynamics, energizers
🗣️ Turkish language lessons
👥 Continuous mentorship from experienced staff
This project ensures personal growth, emotional intelligence, and cultural understanding.
🌟 Participant Profile
We welcome motivated young people who want to create real impact. Priority will be given to those who:
💛 Face fewer opportunities
🩺 Have Thalassemia or a chronic health condition
🤲 Have experience with health NGOs (e.g., Kızılay)
📚 Are organized, responsible & eager to learn
Your mission will include:
✨ Patient support activities
✨ Administrative tasks & communication
✨ Helping public-health campaigns
🌍 Eligible Countries
🇦🇹 Austria 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan 🇧🇦 Bosnia & Herzegovina 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇪 Georgia 🇭🇺 Hungary 🇮🇹 Italy 🇱🇻 Latvia 🇲🇦 Morocco 🇷🇴 Romania 🇷🇺 Russian Federation 🇪🇸 Spain 🇹🇳 Tunisia 🇺🇦 Ukraine
⏳ Application Deadline
No application deadline
🔗 Application Link
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/49183_en
⚠️ Important Notice
1️⃣ Source of Information
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2️⃣ Responsibility for Content
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3️⃣ Right to Modify or Withdraw
Coordinating organisations reserve the right to make changes after publication — including dates, activity details, or application deadlines — or to withdraw the announcement entirely.
4️⃣ Disclaimer of Liability
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💡 Final Note:
All listings are shared for informational purposes only. Please always verify details directly through the official project coordinator or programme website before applying.
