Green Youth – Environment and Sustainability in Eskişehir, Türkiye

Description

Eskişehir Youth Centers are looking for motivated and environmentally conscious international volunteers to support environmental and sustainability activities within the European Solidarity Corps. The volunteer will contribute to zero-waste initiatives, recycling and reusing activities, environmental awareness workshops and nature-based events. They will support young people in developing sustainable lifestyle habits, understanding environmental challenges and taking responsibility for protecting nature. The volunteer will also encourage teamwork, community engagement and intercultural exchange through environmental activities. The aim is to empower young people to become environmentally responsible citizens and promote a greener and more sustainable community

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 activities. Training will cover non-formal education, youth work, environmental awareness, sustainability, zero waste, recycling and nature protection. 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, environmentally conscious and open-minded young people interested in sustainability, nature protection and youth work. Applicants should be willing to support zero-waste initiatives, recycling activities, environmental workshops and nature-based events. Creativity, teamwork, communication skills and willingness to learn are important qualities. Volunteers should enjoy working with young people, sharing ideas and promoting sustainable lifestyle habits. Previous professional experience in environmental projects is 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

Green transport and mobility

 

Environment and natural protection

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Deadline for applications

No application deadline

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Project code

2026-1-TR01-ESC51-VTJ-000403595