Active Youth – Sports, Healthy Lifestyle and Social Inclusion in Eskişehir, Türkiye

Description

Eskişehir Youth Centers are looking for motivated and enthusiastic international volunteers to support sports and physical activity programmes within the European Solidarity Corps. The volunteer will contribute to basketball, football, volleyball and table tennis activities, encouraging young people to participate in sports and adopt healthy lifestyle habits. They will support the organisation of sports events, group activities and recreational games under the guidance of youth center staff. The volunteer will also promote teamwork, fair play, social inclusion and intercultural exchange through sports. The aim is to create an active, inclusive and welcoming environment where young people can develop their physical and social skills while learning from different cultures.

Accommodation, food and transport arrangements

The volunteer will be accommodated in a student dormitory managed by the Eskişehir Provincial Directorate of Youth and Sports throughout the volunteering period. Food allowance and pocket money will be provided in accordance with the European Solidarity Corps rules and the approved project budget. Local transportation support will be arranged when necessary. Travel costs will be covered according to the approved project budget and European Solidarity Corps rules.

Training during the activity

The volunteer will receive an introduction to the European Solidarity Corps, Eskişehir Youth Centers and the planned sports activities. Training will cover non-formal education, youth work, sports activities, teamwork, fair play and intercultural communication. The volunteer will receive continuous guidance from a mentor and the project team. On-arrival and mid-term training will also be provided in accordance with the European Solidarity Corps programme.

Participant profile

We are looking for motivated, active and open-minded young people interested in sports, healthy lifestyles and youth work. Applicants should enjoy physical activities and be willing to support basketball, football, volleyball and table tennis activities. Teamwork, communication skills, creativity and willingness to learn are important qualities. Volunteers should be enthusiastic about encouraging young people to participate in sports, promoting fair play and sharing their own culture and experiences. Previous coaching experience or professional sports qualifications are not required. No specific foreign language is required.

Activity dates

A total of 26 week(s) during the period 01/12/2026 to 01/06/2027

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Activity location

Prof.Dr. Nabi Avci Bulv. 10/4, Eskişehir, Türkiye

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Activity type

Individual volunteering

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Looking for participants from

Albania, Algeria, Armenia, Aruba, Austria, Azerbaijan, Azores, Belarus, Belgium, Bonaire Sint Eustatius and Saba, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canary Islands, Croatia, Curaçao, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, French Guiana, French Polynesia, French Southern and Antarctic Territories, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Guadeloupe, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kosovo * UN resolution, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madeira, Malta, Martinique, Mayotte, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, New Caledonia, North Macedonia, Norway, Palestine, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Réunion, Saint Barthélemy, Saint Martin (french part), 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

Physical and mental health, well-being

 

Health and wellbeing

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Deadline for applications

No application deadline

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Project code

2026-1-TR01-ESC51-VTJ-000403595