SORGUN GENCLIK DERNEGI
YOZGAT, Türkiye
⭐️ Activity Title
You FuTuRe (30 DAYS TEAM VOLUNTEERING)
🌍 What is the European Solidarity Corps (ESC)? The ESC is the EU programme that funds young people aged 18–30 (up to 35 for humanitarian aid) to volunteer on solidarity projects across Europe, with travel, accommodation, food, insurance and monthly pocket money covered. This overview explains who can join, the project types, durations and how to apply. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/esc
🔷 Activity Details
Description
Volunteering Period: 30 Days (01/10/2026 - 30/10/2026) ▶️ Study Subject: Disasters ▶️ Place of Volunteering: Sorgun, Yozgat, Turkey The "You Future" project is an ESC team volunteering project supported by the European Commission. In each team, 10 young volunteers will participate in a 30-day volunteering program, receiving training on key topics such as disaster preparedness, climate change, post-disaster recovery, and community resilience. These trainings will be supported by various workshops, seminars, field visits, and group activities, fostering cooperation among volunteers. Volunteers will organize training sessions, events, and campaigns for local children, young people, and adults, sharing the knowledge they have gained with the community. These activities aim to raise public awareness, create a more disaster-prepared society, and strengthen intercultural dialogue. INFOPACK: bit.ly/4mHc2MZ Web: youfuture.org
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Volunteers will share an apartment in Sorgun with double rooms, bathrooms, and a shared kitchen. Accommodation will be provided by the SORGED coordination organization. You will live together with other ESC volunteers, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment throughout the project. The apartment will be equipped with kitchen utensils and internet access, allowing volunteers to meet their daily needs conveniently. As part of the project, volunteers will receive: ✅€6 per day as pocket money ✅€6 per day as a food allowance Additionally, travel costs will be reimbursed based on the travel
Training during the activity
Volunteers will participate in training on disaster preparedness, first aid, climate change, community resilience, mountaineering, search and rescue, and missing person search. Learning will be supported through workshops, seminars, field visits, simulations, and practical exercises. Volunteers will organize educational sessions, awareness campaigns, and interactive activities for local children, young people, and adults, sharing the knowledge and skills they have gained while promoting preparedness, safety, and active citizenship
Participant profile
**Volunteers participating in the program should have the following qualifications:** ✅ Being culturally engaged, creative, active, and open-minded ✅ Being team-oriented, responsible, and open to new experiences ✅ Having sufficient English language skills to communicate effectively ✅ Being solution-oriented, tolerant, organized, and compliant with organizational rules ✅ Willing to volunteer in the community and take responsibility ✅ Open to learning, training, and new experiences **Special Interests and Experiences** ✅ Knowledgeable or eager to learn about disaster preparedness and climate change
✍️ How do you write a motivation letter for ESC and Erasmus+? Research the project first, then follow a five-part structure that shows motivation, relevant skills and learning goals. This guide includes a full annotated example, how to adapt it per activity, and the mistakes that cause rejection. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/esc-motivation-letter
💡 How do you prepare a strong Erasmus+ or ESC application? Read the call carefully, write specific motivation, show skills with examples, and state clear learning goals. This guide gives 10 practical tips plus the common mistakes that lead to rejection. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/erasmus-application-tips
🔑 Key Information
Activity dates
From 01/10/2026 to 30/10/2026
Activity location
BAHÇELİEVLER MAHALLESİ BELEDİYE CADDESİ NO:2/35 66700 SORGUN/YOZGAT, YOZGAT, Türkiye
Activity type
Volunteering teams
Looking for participants from
Albania, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kosovo * UN resolution, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine
Activity topics
Disaster prevention and recovery
Environment and natural protection
Education and training
Disaster Preparedness
Post Disaster relief
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 10/09/2026 17:00
Project code
2024-1-EACEA-VTHPA-101179717
⚖️ What's the difference between ESC and Erasmus+? The ESC is for volunteering and solidarity, while Erasmus+ is broad learning mobility (study, training, youth exchanges). This guide compares age, funding, duration and application route, and includes a "choose this if…" decision guide. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/esc-vs-erasmus
🔗 Official Project Page
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/54093_en
🔐 How do you register on the ESC Portal? You create an EU Login with two-factor authentication, then complete your profile on the official ESC Portal. This step-by-step guide also fixes common problems like "0 opportunities" and the country-list lock. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/register-esc-portal
🩺 What insurance do ESC volunteers get? Every ESC volunteer gets free group insurance (currently Henner) that complements the EHIC and covers medical, accident, hospitalisation, liability and travel. This guide explains what's insured, the coverage period (home-to-return plus two months) and how your organisation enrols you. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/esc-insurance
🌍 What is ESC Humanitarian Aid Volunteering? It's the ESC strand (EVHAC) that sends people aged 18–35 to work full-time in countries outside the EU, after mandatory two-stage training. This guide details the training, the application steps and what's covered. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/esc-humanitarian-aid-volunteering
💰 Is ESC volunteering fully funded? Yes for core costs: travel is reimbursed by distance band (€28–1,735+), and accommodation, food, local transport, insurance, language support and daily pocket money are covered. This guide gives the official 2026 figures and the honest travel-band caveat — note there is no salary. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/is-esc-fully-funded
