EPVP 6.3 - Two months inside SocialXChange, Romania's first charity shop that runs on points
Asociatia COSI (Civic Orientation and Social Integration)
Bucharest, Roménia
Descrição
For two months you'll be part of the team that keeps SocialXChange running: taking in what the city donates, putting it back into circulation, and telling people about it. SocialXChange is the first of its kind in Romania, set up by DGASPC Sector 6. Donors get points, not money, and families from disadvantaged backgrounds choose what they need from the shelves themselves.
Your tasks, shared and rotating:
- receiving, sorting and arranging donations; welcoming donors and explaining the points system
- stock, storage, deliveries and collection points
- upcycling workshops, English and thematic/artistic workshops for children from disadvantaged backgrounds
- woodwork, repairs and DIY; decorating the new Social Care facility
- running donation campaigns and events across Sector 6
- promotion and content creation (pictures, videos, posters)
Hosted by Asociatia COSI. Apply by 04 October 2026 via the form: https://forms.gle/nnKkpNozvnPbVpbe7
Comparticipação nas despesas de alojamento, alimentação e transporte
Accommodation provided and paid by us, shared with the team: a rented apartment or rooms in a student house, with shared rooms, kitchen and bathroom, washing machine, wifi and all utilities included. 270 EUR per month for food and pocket money, paid to you every month. Return ticket to Bucharest booked and paid by us - no reimbursement forms. A monthly public transport pass for metro. Free ESC insurance for the whole activity.
Formação durante a atividade
On-arrival training by COSI and SocialXChange. No previous experience needed - you'll be trained on the job, working alongside the SocialXChange team and COSI staff, with a mentor to turn to whenever you need one. Weekly team meeting to plan the week and weekly evaluation. Youthpass at the end of the activity.
Perfil do participante
We're looking for people who:
- are between 18 and 30 years old and registered on the European Solidarity Corps portal
- are NEET: not in employment, education or training
- speak English at least at a conversational level
- care about solidarity, social inclusion and human rights, and want to see how it works in practice
- are comfortable with physical, hands-on work as part of the job
- want to gain skills in content creation, event organisation and facilitation
Around 32 hours a week, Monday to Thursday, free weekends. 8 volunteers.
Selection:
- Check all the info here - https://canva.link/pmfjeccqgbwga7v
- Fill the application form by 04 October 2026 and add your CV there (https://forms.gle/nnKkpNozvnPbVpbe7). Shortlisted candidates have a short online call with us. Everyone gets an answer.
Datas da atividade
De 26/10/2026 a 23/12/2026
Local da atividade
Calea Crangasi 3, Bucharest, Roménia
Tipo de atividade
Equipas de voluntariado
Procuramos participantes dos seguintes países
Albânia, Alemanha, Bulgária, Bélgica, Bósnia-Herzegovina, Chipre, Chéquia, Croácia, Dinamarca, Eslováquia, Eslovénia, Espanha, Estónia, Finlândia, França, Geórgia, Grécia, Hungria, Irlanda, Itália, Kosovo * UN resolution, Letónia, Lituânia, Luxemburgo, Macedónia do Norte, Malta, Moldávia, Montenegro, Países Baixos, Polónia, Portugal, Roménia, Suécia, Sérvia, Ucrânia, Áustria
Temas da atividade
Social challenges
Environment and natural protection
Education and training
Data-limite para a apresentação de candidaturas
Prazo de candidatura: 04/10/2026 23:59
Código do projeto
2024-1-RO01-ESC51-VTJ-000229715