Momentum
Asociatia Voluntariat Pentru Viata
Marasesti, Romania
Description
Start your journey. Build your momentum!
Imagine waking up in Mărășești, a small Romanian town where people greet you on the street and your ideas truly matter. Here, every day is a chance to make someone smile and to discover who you can become.
With Momentum you will:
🎨 bring creativity and play into local schools
👵 share stories, laughter and time with elderly people who will become like family
🌍 take part in community and environmental actions
📸 tell the story of the project through photos and videos
💡 turn your own dream into a real initiative
Along the way you'll gain confidence, new skills, a Youthpass and friendships that last a lifetime. A mentor walks beside you, so you are never alone.
On weekends, explore mountains, traditions, festivals and the warm hospitality of Romania. You don't need to be an expert. Bring your curiosity and an open heart; we'll grow together. Your journey starts here!
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
🏡 Accommodation
You'll live in a cosy shared apartment in Mărășești with other volunteers, fully equipped with kitchen, bathroom, internet and utilities included. It's a safe, comfortable place that quickly feels like home and where your international family takes shape.
Accommodation support:
🍲 Food The kitchen is yours: cook together, swap recipes from your countries and discover traditional Romanian cuisine with local people.
Food allowance:150 EUR/month
. 💶 Pocket money 120 EUR/month, for your personal needs and adventures.
🚆 Transport Your travel to Romania and back home is reimbursed according to the ESC distance calculator. Focșani is just 15 minutes away. [Local transport: ...] 🛡️ Insurance Full ESC insurance throughout your stay.
Training during the activity
At Momentum, learning is part of every day!
📚 🎒 On-arrival training with ESC volunteers from all over Romania
🚀 Project induction: meet the town, the team and the activities 🇷🇴 Weekly Romanian language sessions
🛠️ Learn by doing: non-formal education, facilitation, public speaking and digital storytelling
🧭 Regular mentoring to set goals and celebrate your growth
💡 Weekly team learning sessions
You'll leave with a Youthpass and skills for life!
Participant profile
Are you 18–30 and ready for an adventure?
We're looking for you if you:
✨ are curious and open-minded
🤝 love working with people, from kids to seniors
🌱 want to learn through real experience
💡 are proactive, creative and full of ideas
🌈 respect diversity and inclusion
You don't need to be an expert! Motivation and willingness to learn matter most. Young people with fewer opportunities are warmly welcome. Bring your energy, we'll grow together!
Activity dates
A total of 28 week(s) during the period 09/01/2026 to 30/06/2027
Activity location
Nicolae Balcescu No.2, Marasesti, Romania
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, Azores, Belarus, Belgium, Bonaire Sint Eustatius and Saba, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canary Islands, Croatia, Curaçao, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, French Guiana, French Polynesia, French Southern and Antarctic Territories, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Guadeloupe, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madeira, Malta, Martinique, Mayotte, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Caledonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Saint Barthélemy, Saint Martin (french part), Serbia, Sint Maarten (dutch part), Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, St Pierre and Miquelon, Sweden, Wallis and Futuna
Activity topics
Social challenges
Education and training
Creativity and culture
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 01/11/2026 00:00
Project code
2025-1-RO01-ESC51-VTJ-000346395