EduVentura
Asociatia Voluntariat Pentru Viata
Marasesti, Romania
Description
The initiative engages 12 ESC volunteers, who will assist in facilitating community mini-projects initiated voluntarily by children and young people, with guidance from the ESC volunteers. Recognizing the significance of civic engagement among children and youth within their communities, the project seeks to nurture their development as future adults while also contributing to the broader societal fabric, which often grapples with passivity and a dearth of civic involvement. The project operates on the premise that active participation is best cultivated through practical engagement rather than mere instruction in norms and rules. Thus, the emphasis is on hands-on involvement within the community. The overarching goal is to empower children to transition from passive spectators to active changemakers within their communities. By collaborating with ESC volunteers and educators, children and young people are encouraged to take the lead in addressing community challenges.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
The volunteers will live in rented flats, fully equipped, in Mărășești, in shared bedrooms (2 volunteers will share a room), individual beds, with common area, shared cooking, washing, free Wi-Fi included. Food: Volunteers will receive a monthly food allowance of 150 Euro and a monthly allowance of 120 Euro in form of pocket money. Transport: Volunteers are responsible for arranging their travel. Travel costs will be reimbursed according to the distance band limits imposed by the European Commission.
Training during the activity
Volunteers will attend the On-Arrival Training and Mid-Term Meeting, organized by the Romanian National Agency. Volunteers will receive mentorship sessions throughout the project and Romanian language classes. They will receive ongoing support from activity coordinators, teachers and staff of our organization.
Participant profile
We are looking for creative volunteers willing to spend time with children/youngsters. They should show interest in organizing educational activities, socializing and impacting the community; willing to learn Romanian, able to work in a team; responsible, flexible; motivated by this project and able to attend the full duration of the project. We will also include volunteers with fewer opportunities, facing one of the following obstacles: Social Difficulties, Cultural Differences, Economic Difficulties, Disability, Health Problems, Geographical obstacles.
Activity dates
A total of 40 week(s) during the period 01/09/2025 to 30/06/2026
Activity location
Nicolae Balcescu nr 2, Marasesti, Romania
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bermuda, Bonaire Sint Eustatius and Saba, Bosnia and Herzegovina, British Antarctic Territory, British Indian Ocean Territory, Bulgaria, Canary Islands, Cayman Islands, Croatia, Curaçao, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Falkland Islands, Finland, France, French Guiana, French Polynesia, French Southern and Antarctic Territories, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Guadeloupe, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Martinique, Moldova (Republic of), Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Saint Barthélemy, Saint Helena, Saint Martin (french part), Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, St Pierre and Miquelon, Sweden, Virgin Islands (British), Wallis and Futuna
Activity topics
Social challenges
Education and training
Creativity and culture
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 31/08/2025 12:00