Inclusive Learning In Volunteering Experiences (ILIVE)
Pi Youth Association
Izmir, Türkiye
Description
The iLIVE project provides learning opportunities for young people with disabilities through sports volunteering. It brings together European Solidarity Corps (ESC) volunteers in international teams for short-term initiatives, fostering inclusive learning experiences and encouraging participation in both mainstream and disability-focused sports. iLIVE! also aims to expand inclusive volunteering by engaging more sports clubs and associations at the grassroots level. Volunteers will design campaigns to attract both young people with disabilities and new sports organisations to participate, promoting personal and professional growth. Key activities include organising volunteer taster sessions in various sports club roles such as hospitality, event management, bookkeeping, fundraising, facility maintenance, communications, and coaching. The project seeks 7 local and 5 international volunteers to promote multiculturalism, solidarity, and cultural understanding.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Accommodation will be provided at İZELMAN A.Ş. Örnekköy Social Facilities. You can find the address and location details at the following link: https://www.izelman.com.tr/tr/OrnekkoySosyalTesis/Index Breakfast and dinner will be provided for the volunteers. Additionally, volunteers will receive a daily allowance of €6 for pocket money, €3 for food and €1 Euro for local transportation. Each room will be shared by 3 - 4 volunteers. To ensure their comfort, all rooms are equipped with essential amenities, including a kettle, kitchen, TV, telephone, toilet, and bathroom.
Training during the activity
Participants will attend a pre-departure meeting to receive key information and preparations. Over three weeks (21 days), they will receive training and expert support to enhance their volunteering experience with knowledge, practice, and purpose. In the final days, a "Future Opportunities" session will guide volunteers in their professional and personal growth, encouraging further volunteering, training, and career development. A mentor will provide support, and the international community will contribute to their development.
Participant profile
We are searching for 12 volunteers interested in inclusion, including volunteers with disabilities (7 locals and 5 internationals) who can collaborate in a team. Previous work experience and qualifications may be useful but not necessary. We are looking for proactive, motivated, empathic, creative people with good communication skills. YOU SHOULD be interested in contributing in a voluntary field and have interests in sports and community building. The project is also open to fewer opportunities profiles (Read more: https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/programme-guide/part-a/priorities-of-the-erasmus-programme). Candidates must be 18 to 30 years old and reside in one of the eligible countries. When adding together this new volunteering opportunity and any previous participation in EU volunteering programmes, the total duration cannot exceed 12 months. If you are interested, please send your CV and motivation letter to 📧 partnership@pigenclikdernegi.org. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us via email.
Activity dates
From 20/07/2025 to 09/08/2025
Activity location
Izmir, Türkiye
Volunteering teams
Looking for participants from
Malta
Activity topics
Social challenges
Health and wellbeing
Physical education and sport
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 18/04/2025 16:00