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ESC: Earth Medicine VIII

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

About the project

ESC: Earth Medicine VIII

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

Der Verein wurde 1990 von Umweltaktivisten in Wismar gegründet. Ab 1994 veränderte sich das Arbeitsspektrum mehr in Richtung Umweltbildung und Erlebnispädagogik für Jugendliche. Auch kulturelle und soziale Projekte spielten eine Rolle. In den nächsten Jahren rückten abenteuerpädagogische Zielstellungen und interkultureller Austausch in den Mittelpunkt. Unsere Teilnehmer „entführen“ wir oft in die Berge, auf Kletterfelsen, wilde Flüsse oder in die Luft. Erlebnisse im Außen versuchen wir dabei mit Selbstwahrnehmung und persönlicher innerer Entwicklung zu verknüpfen. Hinzu gekommen sind Projekte, die darauf abzielen, die Welt durch Handeln zu verändern, Unzulänglichkeiten nicht einfach hinzunehmen und junge Menschen anzuregen, ihre Kräfte und Talente zu entwickeln und einzusetzen. Dabei nehmen interkulturelle Begegnungen einen besonderen Platz ein. Wir haben internationale Jugendaktionen in Deutschland, Italien, Schweden, der Ukraine, Slowenien, der Slowakei, Russland und Rumänien initiiert und begleitet. Die Teilnehmer können die Welt begreifen und Ansätze wie Fremdenfeindlichkeit werden durch persönliche Bekanntschaften und Freundschaften ad absurdum geführt. Viele der Teilnehmer gewinnen ein Stück Heimat auch in der Fremde, bleiben für ein Freiwilligenjahr oder verlieben sich. Gegenwärtig verfügt der Verein über etwa 50 aktive Mitglieder, ca. 20 Ehrenamtliche. Darüber hinaus gibt es jährlich durchschnittlich 4 EVS Freiwillige und ca. 30 ausgebildete Jugendleiter verschiedenster Nationalität, die aktiv Aktionen leiten und begleiten, sowie eine Menge Sympathisanten, die uns durch Taten oder Geld unterstützen. Seit einigen Jahren bauen wir ein internationales Jugendleiter-Innen-Team auf. Seit 2006 ist der Verein regelmässig in Sibirien aktiv.seit 2016 mit dem Aufbau eines 2. Standortes am Ufer des Tiberkulsees, der "Taigaschule". Seit 2019 engagiert sich der Verein gemeinsam mit einem Bürgernetzwerk besonders beim Aufbau des Naturparks Zentralny Sayan, der eine nachhaltige Wirtschaftszone und ein Modellprojekt für alternative Gesellschaftsformen einschliesst. In diesem Zusammenhang ist die internationale Vernetzung durch Freiwilligenprojekte besonders wichtig. und in Sibirien veranstaltet. Englische Text The association was founded in 1990 by environmental activists in Wismar. From 1994 the work spectrum changed more in the direction of environmental education and experiential education for young people. Cultural and social projects also played a role. In the next few years, adventure education advanced Focus on objectives and intercultural exchange. We often “kidnap” our participants into the mountains, on climbing rocks, wild rivers or in the air. We try to combine experiences in acting outside with self-perception and personal inner development. In addition, there have been projects that aim to change the world through action, not inadequacies easy to accept and encourage young people to develop and use their strengths and talents. There intercultural encounters occupy a special place. We have international youth campaigns in Germany, Italy, Sweden, Ukraine, Slovenia, Slovakia, Russia and Romania initiated and accompanied. Participants can grasp the world and approaches such as xenophobia become personal through Acquaintances and friendships made ad absurdum. Many of the participants gain a piece of home abroad, stay for a year as a volunteer or fall in love. The association currently has around 50 active members, around 20 volunteers. In addition, there are yearly an average of 4 EVS volunteers and approx. 30 trained youth leaders of various nationalities who actively lead and accompany campaigns, as well as a lot of sympathizers who support us with deeds or money. We have been building an international youth leader team for a number of years. The association has been regularly active in Siberia since 2006. Since 2016 with the construction of a second location on the banks of the Tiberkulsees, the "Taiga School". Since 2019, the association has been involved in building the nature park together with a citizen network Zentralny Sayan, a sustainable economic zone and a model project for alternative forms of society includes. In this context, international networking through volunteer projects is particularly important.

💼 What the programme involves

This project focuses on developing a long-distance hiking trail in the Hatay region. Since the earthquake in 2023, we have been working continuously in Hatay and are closely connected with the local communities. The current vision for the hiking trail is focussing on the Amanos mountains. The idea is to start in Ekinci, continue through the mountains towards Arsuz, and then follow the coastline to Samandağ. The project combines hiking, environmental education, and community involvement. It promotes sustainable tourism and supports the region during a time of economic and social recovery. The long-term goal is to create a trail that benefits both local people and visitors while respecting nature. ---------- more infos can be found in the project infopack: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uFH4Ah4b_TlUzNZN92K7_refvn1x_1J-/view?usp=sharing ---------- applications only via questionaire, please use this link: https://forms.gle/FXMGD4Rrc9kCw7X99

🏠 Accommodation on site

Food & Accomodation is included. For off days & travel days - pocket money for food will be provided. We will mostly use the public transport system in Hatay.

🎒 Leisure activities

Training will take place throughout the project in a practical and hands-on way. In the mountains, participants will be introduced to adventure learning, learning through real experiences in nature, teamwork, and reflection. In addition, the project offers strong opportunities for cultural exchange. Participants will live close to and within the local community, sharing daily life, stories, and experiences. This creates space for mutual learning, open dialogue, and a deeper understanding of the real life in Hatay.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: We are looking for open-minded participants who are motivated, and interested in connecting with local communities and who are not afraid to also use their hands in physical work. No specific background or experience is required. Participants should enjoy spending time outdoors and working in a group. An interest in nature, cultural exchange, and community life is important. Basic english language is neccessary. Turkish or Arabic is helpfull of course, but not necessary.
Deadline: 31/03/2026 00:00

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.

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📅 Available sessions

TR49868

10/04/2026 → 10/05/2026

Closed
Volunteers registered 0 / 2
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Deadline: 31/03/2026

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

Antakya, Küçükdalyan, Antakya/Hatay, 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: 21:14 (12/11/2026)

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English Turkish