MOMENTUM

Description

Young people learn best through experience, participation, and real human connections. Momentum was created to offer volunteers a safe and inspiring environment where learning happens through action. Many small communities face challenges such as limited youth opportunities, social isolation among elderly people, and reduced access to non-formal education. Through volunteering, participants become active contributors to positive change while discovering their own potential. Momentum is not only about helping others — it is about building confidence, skills, and direction for the future. By joining the project, volunteers will: step outside their comfort zone gain international experience develop independence and responsibility discover new cultures and perspectives create meaningful social impact

Accommodation, food and transport arrangements

Volunteers live in shared apartments fully equipped with kitchen, bathroom, internet and utilities included. Accommodation support: 150 EUR per month Pocket money: 120 EUR per month Travel costs reimbursed according to ESC distance calculator.

Training during the activity

During the volunteering period, the volunteer participated in several training and learning activities aimed at supporting personal and professional development. At the beginning of the activity, the volunteer received an on-arrival orientation, where they were introduced to the host organisation, the local community, the objectives of the project and the main tasks. Throughout the project, the volunteer benefited from regular mentoring sessions, which helped them reflect on their learning process, adapt to the intercultural environment and improve their communication and teamwork skills.

Participant profile

We are looking for creative and motivated volunteers who enjoy spending time with children and young people. The volunteers should be interested in organizing educational and non-formal learning activities, socializing with the local community and contributing positively to community development.They should be open to learning the Romanian language, able to work in an international team and demonstrate responsibility, flexibility and motivation for the project. Volunteers are expected to actively participate in all project activities and to commit to the full duration of the volunteering period.The project will also include 6 ESC volunteers with fewer opportunities, who may face one of the following obstacles: social difficulties, cultural differences, economic difficulties, disability, health problems or geographical obstacles. The hosting organization will provide additional support measures to ensure their full participation and inclusion in the project.

Activity dates

A total of 36 week(s) during the period 01/09/2026 to 30/06/2027

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Activity location

Nicolae Balcescu No.2, Marasesti, Romania

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Activity type

Individual volunteering

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Looking for participants from

Albania, Algeria, Armenia, Aruba, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bonaire Sint Eustatius and Saba, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Curaçao, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, French Polynesia, French Southern and Antarctic Territories, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kosovo * UN resolution, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, New Caledonia, North Macedonia, Norway, Palestine, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saint Barthélemy, Serbia, Sint Maarten (dutch part), Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, St Pierre and Miquelon, Sweden, Syria, Tunisia, Türkiye, Ukraine, Wallis and Futuna

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Activity topics

Social challenges

Education and training

Creativity and culture

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Deadline for applications

Application deadline: 31/08/2026 02:40

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Project code

2025-1-RO01-ESC51-VTJ-000346395