Volunteer solidarity and competencies for active youth inclusion

Activity description

The current ESC individual project is focused on including volunteers to help and qualitatively reinforce our core activity dedicated to our efforts (1) to assert European belonging and values, (2) to stimulate diversity and social inclusion in a multicultural society and (3) to improve key competencies by unlocking potential for sustainable development of young people in the regions covered by us. The main emphasis is put on the isolated, economically underdeveloped and rural regions. The volunteers will perform both specific tasks related to the objectives of the project as well as will have the opportunity to support the overall activity of the BYF: Help with the organization of various youth events - youth trainings; youth campaigns and projects, including young people with fewer opportunities and from rural areas; Organization of own youth events and initiatives for young people; Organization of indoor and outdoor sport events; Create and publish online materials.

Accommodation, food and transport arrangements

The accommodation is fully equipped and furnished apartment in the center of Sofia, with 2 separate rooms, kitchen and office room. Each volunteer will receive 120 EUR per month as pocket money and 120 EUR per month for food supplies (in case they are not provided by BYF itself during activities). Travel costs from your place of residence to Sofia will be reimbursed 100% according to Erasmus+ distance calculator. All visa costs, if visa is needed, will be reimbursed 100% on proof for payment. You will be provided transportation card for public transportation in Sofia.

Training during the activity

The volunteers will benefit from the following trainings: - Familiarizing with the aims, tasks and activities carried out by the BYF, which they will take part in. - A Bulgarian language course through the OLS system. - Training for work and communication in intercultural team. - Training to prevent and manage risks and conflicts. - Training for socio-cultural specifics of Bulgaria and youth work in the country. When working with specific target groups, BYF will provide additional trainings led by specialists in the relevant field.

Participant profile

-Age 18-30 (30 + 364 days at the moment of the project's submission). - At least intermediate English knowledge and strong motivation to volunteering. - Good communication skills, team work in multinational and multicultural environment. - Flexibility and high responsibility to the youth work. - At least basic digital skills.

Activity dates

A total of 26 week(s) during the period 01/05/2023 to 31/10/2023

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Activity location

Batolova vodenitsa №18, 1379 Sofia Bulgaria

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Looking for participants from

Albania, Italy, Croatia, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Spain, North Macedonia, Türkiye, Serbia, Georgia

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Activity topics

Citizenship and democratic participation

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Deadline for applications

Application deadline: 10/04/2023

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