📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Seven Climate Culture Arts Education Science and Solidarity Association was established in 2013 as a non-profit nongovernmental organization. In the establishment of public sector, private sector, free - working people from all walks were employed in accordance with the phenomenon of civil society.Our association was founded on the concept of culture ,art (historical work, place of worship, stone wood, traditional handicraft, calligraphy,marbling, gilding etc.).Using the field of culture and the arts, it was also established to increase activities and make projects about the employment of young people, to make projects about physicaland spiritual health of society,to protect the health of the elderly, to make projects related to protection of environment and natural life, to teach, research, examine at the areas of traditional handicraft ,stone wood, marbling to disadvantaged groups. We work at these areas with disadvantaged groups.
Our motto is ''trying to produce with love''.We strive to be a civil society movement that addresses the human moral as well as the production. It aims to work in more than one area. The target group is young people (orphans, refugees), elderly people and disadvantaged groups. It focuses its activities on these areas in the fields of culture and art. It tries to be beneficial to people and society by using the aspect of culture and art that is encompassing the human spirit.Our aim is to raise awareness about the concrete and intangible cultural heritage that is found in our country and which has been left by our ancestors, which gives
identity to the society. Introducing the past to the new generations, telling the future to leave the work of their interest in these areas will focus on activities that will focus on doing projects.
The center is Ankara and is a member of the Federation of Seven Climate Culture and Artistic Associations which was established in 2017 (İstanbul Samsun Sivas Ordu Yalova) with 6 associations for the same purpose.The president of our association is also the President of the Federation.Since its establishment in 2013, our association has been acting with the awareness of civil society and has started to do activities for young people and disadvantaged people with their own means
and opportunities.Within the framework of; To increase employment for young people which the scope of establishment; has started to do the thinking and practices for the development of civil society institutions in order to open the project in Turkey.
In 2014, he successfully completed 3 projects including Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities and Georgia, North Caucasus (Kabardino-Balkans republic) and Jordan.These projects are mobility projects that include volunteer-based, cultural trips for young people in accordance with the objectives of Erasmus projects. The college students in these countries have been brought to Turkey with the support of The presidency for Turks abroad and related communities and drizzle in as little as 15 days, cultural studies were commissioned. In 2016, 'Vocation high schools' students learn computer' project succesfully completed with the scope of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the General Directorate of (Associations Department) priorities in the civil society. The project provided basic computer training to 30 young people. Applications were made in accordance with the calls of the civil society project launched by the Ministry of Youth and Sports.The 'Socializing Young People Meet with Art' project, which aims to introduce young people to the culture and art works of the country, has been prepared and approved by the relevant ministry. With the project, young people have been visited around the country in 30 provinces; the culture , art and historical artifacts has been introduced. This project 'Our ancestors left us a cultural heritage, what we leave to the future?'with our motto has contributed to young people's interest in culture, art .The project was shared by the relevant ministry 'this project completed successfully' with the information .
In accordance with the calls for the Ministry of EU Affairs in 2017, the project titled 'Civil Society is developing, society is changing' did not take enough points about increase administrative financial capacity of civil society (with 3 points shortage). In the scope of Gençdes with the ministry of culture 'the young people learn traditional handcrafts' project was completed with the collage girls in Sivas. 'We are reading, researching and walking around' with project was succesfully completed which bring the children the habit of reading books in Samsun,Bafra. In Yalova-Altınova, the historical texture of İstanbul and Bursa was introduced with the project named ”Our children meet with history meets with culture ile for secondary school students.
💼 What the programme involves
Purposes of our project:
We can list the primary objectives of the project we want to carry out as follows:
- To ensure communication and cooperation between our volunteers coming from abroad within the scope of the project and young people and children who are the target audience of our association,
- Contributing to the creation of a youth profile that adopts the common values of Europe,
- To support young people with limited opportunities to gain self-confidence, self- respect and easily adapt to the society,
- To add a new dimension to the volunteering activities of our association and to encourage volunteering activities to local youth through our volunteers from abroad
and to increase the volunteering activities in the local area,
🏠 Accommodation on site
- You will stay at a flat with other female volunteers.
- At the flat all facilities are available( hot water, natural gas, internet etc.)
-You will take 6 euro each day for pocket money.
-You will take 6 euro each day for food money.
-The necessary local public fees for the activities will be provided.
TRAVEL
- Participants are expected to make the cheapest travel arrangements available.
- Travel costs will be reimbursed until the budget limit, set by the Erasmus+ program. Travel grand per participants is given according to distance calculator).
🎒 Leisure activities
At the beginning of the project, volunteers will participate in an orientation training organised by the hosting organisation. This training will introduce the volunteers to the project objectives, daily tasks, working schedule, and safety rules. Volunteers will also receive information about the hosting organisation, local community, cultural norms, and life in Ankara. In addition, practical guidance will be provided on accommodation, public transportation, communication channels, and support mechanisms. The orientation training will help volunteers feel safe, confident, and well-prepared.
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profile: We are looking for volunteers who are motivated to work with children and young people, open-minded, responsible, and willing to learn through practical experience. Volunteers should be able to work in a team, have good communication skills, and show interest in intercultural learning and social inclusion. Previous experience is not required; however, a positive attitude, creativity, and willingness to support disadvantaged groups are highly appreciated. Volunteers are expected to actively participate in daily activities and contribute to a respectful, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
Deadline: 01/03/2026 17:00
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.