๐งฉ Project Overview
This European Solidarity Corps Volunteering Teams opportunity is implemented by FUNDACION ALIANZA POR LOS DERECHOS, LA IGUALDAD Y LA SOLIDARIDAD INTERNACIONAL in cooperation with Fundatia Judeteana pentru Tineret Botosani, and takes place in Botoศani, Romania ๐ท๐ด.
The project Vol4Refugees brings together a team of motivated young people to strengthen support for Ukrainian refugees through a gender-sensitive and inclusive approach, while promoting civic engagement, intercultural dialogue, and European values at local level.
Volunteers contribute to educational, cultural, social, and sports activities that support integration, resilience, and community cohesion, while gaining valuable experience in non-formal education and community work.
๐ฏ Main Activities & Responsibilities
๐ Supporting educational and non-formal learning activities
๐ญ Organising cultural and creative workshops
โฝ Coordinating sports and recreational events that foster inclusion
๐ค Assisting youth programmes and community initiatives
๐ Promoting intercultural dialogue and social cohesion
โ๏ธ Applying gender-sensitive and feminist approaches in activities
๐ณ๏ธ Encouraging active civic engagement and participation
๐ฅ Supporting integration of Ukrainian refugees into the local community
๐ Accommodation, Food & Local Transport
๐จ Accommodation in a modern youth hostel (Casa Tineretului) in central Botoศani
๐๏ธ Shared rooms 2 volunteers per room with private bathrooms
๐ณ Access to a fully equipped kitchen
๐ Free public transport passes for Botoศaniโs electric bus network
๐ฑ Sustainable and easy local mobility throughout the project
๐ Training & Support During the Activity
๐ Pre-departure training in Madrid organised by Alianza with a strong focus on gender equality and feminist principles
๐ค Continuous orientation and mentoring during the project
๐ง Training on intercultural communication, non-formal education, civic engagement, and working with vulnerable groups
๐ ๏ธ Practical workshops to develop skills in community work and event organisation
๐ค Participant Profile
๐ Motivated and open-minded young people
๐ค Interested in community work, cultural diversity, and social inclusion
๐ Willing to engage in non-formal education and civic activities
โฝ๐จ Open to supporting sports, creative, and social events
๐ฅ Strong teamwork, adaptability, and learning motivation
โค๏ธ Genuine interest in supporting refugees and promoting European values
๐ฑ Young people with migrant background, refugee experience, rural background, or limited economic opportunities are especially encouraged to apply
โ ๏ธ In addition to applying via the ESC portal, applicants must also fill in the following form
https://forms.gle/P8cmoMGXBoxewdRk6
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Activity Dates
๐ 02 February 2026 โ 05 April 2026
โณ Application Deadline
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31 December 2025 โ 00:00 (CET)
๐ Activity Location
๐๏ธ Botoศani, Romania ๐ท๐ด
๐ฅ Activity Type
๐ค Volunteering Teams (European Solidarity Corps)
๐ Eligible Countries
Austria ๐ฆ๐น, Belgium ๐ง๐ช, Bulgaria ๐ง๐ฌ, Croatia ๐ญ๐ท, Czech Republic ๐จ๐ฟ, Denmark ๐ฉ๐ฐ, Estonia ๐ช๐ช, Finland ๐ซ๐ฎ, France ๐ซ๐ท, Germany ๐ฉ๐ช, Greece ๐ฌ๐ท, Hungary ๐ญ๐บ, Iceland ๐ฎ๐ธ, Italy ๐ฎ๐น, Latvia ๐ฑ๐ป, Liechtenstein ๐ฑ๐ฎ, Lithuania ๐ฑ๐น, Luxembourg ๐ฑ๐บ, Malta ๐ฒ๐น, Moldova ๐ฒ๐ฉ, Netherlands ๐ณ๐ฑ, Norway ๐ณ๐ด, Poland ๐ต๐ฑ, Portugal ๐ต๐น, Slovakia ๐ธ๐ฐ, Slovenia ๐ธ๐ฎ, Spain ๐ช๐ธ, Sweden ๐ธ๐ช, Ukraine ๐บ๐ฆ
๐ท๏ธ Activity Topics
๐ค Social challenges
๐ Reception and integration of refugees and migrants
โ๏ธ Working against discrimination including gender discrimination
๐ Application Link
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/49231_en
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