The Mountain Youth Hub – 2 Months of Volunteering at the Youth Center Smolyan
NARODNO CHITALISHTE BADESHTE SEGA 2006
Smolyan, България
Описание
The volunteers at the Youth Center will support activities focused on developing youth initiatives, social inclusion, and non-formal education. They will take part in organizing creative workshops, eco and sports events, volunteer and sustainability campaigns, as well as supporting local communities. Volunteers will assist in the daily work of the center – welcoming visitors, maintaining common areas, preparing materials, and managing communication on social media. They will work in an international team, developing teamwork, leadership, and intercultural skills. The project will offer them the opportunity to express their ideas, implement small initiatives, and contribute to creating an inspiring environment where young people feel accepted, active, and engaged in the Rhodope community. Just 15 minutes from Smolyan, there is a ski resort, and the mountain offers plenty of opportunities for hiking and relaxation amidst beautiful nature.
Настаняване, хранене и транспорт
The volunteers will work an average of 30 to 35 hours per week, with a total of 20 working and 10 free days. Meals will be provided during all the days. Pocket money are fixed to 205 EUR per month. Volunteers will be accommodated in Smolyan, sharing rooms with other participants. Travel costs will be reimbursed up to a fixed maximum budget (between 180 and 410 EUR), depending on the means of transport and the distance calculated through the Erasmus+ distance calculator. Participants coming from less than 1000 km away will be encouraged to travel by bus or train.
Обучение по време на дейността
During the opportunity, volunteers will take part in an introductory training covering the project’s goals, safety, cultural context, and daily tasks. They will join sessions on teamwork, communication, sustainability, and project management. Volunteers will also gain specific skills related to their activities – facilitating youth events, leading creative and environmental workshops, developing media literacy, and working with children and young people. At the end of the project, their acquired competences will be evaluated and recognized through a Youthpass certificate.
Профил на участника
→ Aged between 18 and 30 years old; → Permanent residence in a country with no visa requirements for Bulgaria; → Volunteers with diverse backgrounds and experiences, including young people with fewer opportunities; → With a variety of interests and skills – sustainability, permaculture, event organization, project management, youth work, multimedia, etc.; → Willingness to live close to nature and adapt to basic living conditions (shared kitchen, solar shower, limited access to shops and services). Volunteers will live and work in Smolyan, one of the most beautiful mountain towns in Bulgaria, as part of a dynamic international team engaged in youth and ecological initiatives. 📧 If you feel motivated to join, send your CV and a short motivation letter to: lora.abadjieva@gmail.com Оur FB page: NC Future now
Дати на дейността
От 20/02/2026 до 19/04/2026
Място на дейността
SkyHub Smolyan Стар център, 4703 Смолян, Smolyan, България
Вид дейност
Индивидуална доброволческа дейност
Търсим участници от
Австрия, Белгия, Босна и Херцеговина, България, Германия, Гърция, Дания, Естония, Ирландия, Испания, Италия, Кипър, Латвия, Литва, Люксембург, Нидерландия, Норвегия, Полша, Португалия, Румъния, Северна Македония, Турция, Унгария, Финландия, Франция, Хърватия, Черна гора, Чехия, Швеция
Теми на дейността
Environment and natural protection
Education and training
Creativity and culture
Краен срок за подаване на кандидатури
Срок за подаване на заявлението: 12/12/2025 10:59
Код на проекта
2025-1-BG01-ESC51-VTJ-000346937