ESC: A Two-Way Journey

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Turkey European Voluntary Service Social work Culture European Voluntary Service Social work +2 Fixed dates

About the project

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

The aim of the foundation is to support medical profession with the focus of fighting against cancer and promote social and economic development of all citizens in general and of those groups that are in a situation of vulnerability and exclusion. Objectives - fight against cancer within the focus on investigation, prevention and awareness raising, - sustainable rural development within the focus on environmental education, fight against the climate change and development of sustainable agriculture practices in rural areas and increasing capacity of local community and organisations, - protecting cultural heritage through recording endangered practices, skills and knowledge in Galicia, - entrepreneurial learning and entrepreneurship education through the facilitation virtual world transformation of young people in order to increase youth employability, inclusion of marginalised young people, supporting equal access and transition to labour market. Target Groups 1. Cancer patients and families, cancer survivals and cancer organisations, 2. Local communities and local authorities neighbouring with the assets of the foundation, 3. Young people with fewer opportunities and youth organisations, 4. Small and medium-sized enterprises and entrepreneurs. Programmes 1. Fight Against Cancer Programme 2. Sustainable Rural Development Programme 3. Cultural Heritage Programme 4. Entrepreneurship Programme

💼 What the programme involves

A Two-Way Journey is a high-priority, two-month volunteer project based in Ankara, Türkiye, focused on promoting the sustainable socio-economic integration of Ukrainian refugees. With a significant proportion of the refugee population consisting of women and children—many of whom face serious integration challenges—this initiative aims to address urgent social needs while fostering community cohesion and resilience. The project will be implemented through two distinct volunteer teams: - Team 1: 29 June – 26 August 2026 - Team 2: 10 July – 06 September 2026.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Accommodation: Volunteers will be hosted in a private dormitory in Ankara (each room will host max 3 people). The dormitories are divided by gender. Food: All the meals will be provided for the volunteers. On the days off, a lunch payment will be provided. Pocket money: Each volunteer will receive 6€ of pocket money per day. Transport arrangement: Travel tickets will be purchased by the hosting organisation. All the local transport during the project, will be covered.

🎒 Leisure activities

The volunteers will receive on-the-job training from the host organisation team regarding to the activities and mobility. The volunteers have the right and obligation to attend following the pre-departure training.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: - Empathetic and culturally sensitive – Able to work respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds. - Strong communication skills – Capable of active listening, clear expression, and non-judgmental interaction. - Collaborative team player – Enjoys working in a diverse group and contributes positively to team dynamics. - Adaptable and open-minded – Comfortable adjusting to new environments, challenges, and unexpected changes. - Proactive and responsible – Takes initiative, shows reliability, and follows through on commitments. - Positive and supportive attitude – Encourages others and contributes to a constructive, inclusive environment. - Motivated to make a social impact – Genuinely committed to community work and supporting refugee integration.
Deadline: 28/05/2026 23:59

ℹ️ Additional information

The project is implemented under the European Solidarity Corps Programme, financed by the European Commission.
The participating organisations have to be mindful of these needs as they are responsible for providing a respectful and trusting hosting environment. At the same time, the organisations participating in the initiative devote a great deal of time, energy and resources to set up a high-quality activity; they should therefore expect that European Solidarity Corps participants show a similar level of respect for the local communities and the people that are directly concerned by the activities (https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/mission_en).
What do we provide ?

Training before and after the project
Health insurance during your project
round-trip travel reimbursement
accommodation and food
pocket money
language course
Return Week-end
Youth Pass and SVI international Volunteer passport

Before applying for this volunteering project, you need to enroll yourself at European Solidarity Corps Platform (https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity_en) and specify your European Solidarity Corps Participant Number (PRN).
This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label.
Contact the ESC coordinator at +32 2 888 67 13 to get more informations.

Interested in this project? Create your account and apply online.

📅 Available sessions

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29/06/2026 → 26/08/2026

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Deadline: 28/05/2026

ℹ️ Key information

Age required

18–30 years old

Solidarity donation

0.00 EUR

French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).

📍 Location

Ankara, Türkiye

Turkey

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Turkey Lira (TRY / ₺)

Exchange rate

1 TRY = 0.017822 EUR

Rate as of 31/05/2026

Timezone

Türkiye Standard Time

Local time: 21:10 (12/11/2026)

🛡️ Before you leave

Security information

📞 Contact us

[email protected]

+32 2 888 67 13

Contact form

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English Turkish