ESC: Inclusive Learning In Volunteering Experiences (ILIVE)

Code: 44289 Copied

Turkey European Voluntary Service Social work Sport European Voluntary Service Social work +1 Fixed dates

About the project

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

Pi Youth Association (PIYA) was established in 2014 with a clear mission: to enable young people to develop knowledge, skills, positive attitudes, and behaviours. Our work is committed to empowering young people by fostering knowledge, skills, positive attitudes, and behaviours.

PIYA is dedicated to making a positive impact on young people's lives. By combating the climate crisis, advocating for youth rights, promoting a healthy lifestyle, empowering youth and youth workers, disseminating volunteering awareness, and building capacity for youth organizations, it is committed to creating a better future for the youth.

Its target group is inclusive, encompassing all individuals and youth workers between the ages of 15-30 living in Turkey. We prioritize the inclusion of women, refugees, and disabled people. Our activities are focused on supporting young people's personal development and addressing the issues faced by young people in our country. We base our strategies on the European Union Youth Strategy Document and the current youth situation in our country. Since 2016, we have been transparent about our activities and balance sheets, publishing them on our website. We are also a signatory of the donor rights declaration, demonstrating our commitment to accountability.

💼 What the programme involves

The iLIVE project provides learning opportunities for young people with disabilities through sports volunteering. It brings together European Solidarity Corps (ESC) volunteers in international teams for short-term initiatives, fostering inclusive learning experiences and encouraging participation in both mainstream and disability-focused sports. iLIVE! also aims to expand inclusive volunteering by engaging more sports clubs and associations at the grassroots level. Volunteers will design campaigns to attract both young people with disabilities and new sports organisations to participate, promoting personal and professional growth. Key activities include organising volunteer taster sessions in various sports club roles such as hospitality, event management, bookkeeping, fundraising, facility maintenance, communications, and coaching. The project seeks 7 local and 5 international volunteers to promote multiculturalism, solidarity, and cultural understanding.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Accommodation will be provided at İZELMAN A.Ş. Örnekköy Social Facilities. You can find the address and location details at the following link: https://www.izelman.com.tr/tr/OrnekkoySosyalTesis/Index Breakfast and dinner will be provided for the volunteers. Additionally, volunteers will receive a daily allowance of €6 for pocket money, €3 for food and €1 Euro for local transportation. Each room will be shared by 3 - 4 volunteers. To ensure their comfort, all rooms are equipped with essential amenities, including a kettle, kitchen, TV, telephone, toilet, and bathroom.

🎒 Leisure activities

Participants will attend a pre-departure meeting to receive key information and preparations. Over three weeks (21 days), they will receive training and expert support to enhance their volunteering experience with knowledge, practice, and purpose. In the final days, a "Future Opportunities" session will guide volunteers in their professional and personal growth, encouraging further volunteering, training, and career development. A mentor will provide support, and the international community will contribute to their development.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: We are searching for 12 volunteers interested in inclusion, including volunteers with disabilities (7 locals and 5 internationals) who can collaborate in a team. Previous work experience and qualifications may be useful but not necessary. We are looking for proactive, motivated, empathic, creative people with good communication skills. YOU SHOULD be interested in contributing in a voluntary field and have interests in sports and community building. The project is also open to fewer opportunities profiles (Read more: https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/programme-guide/part-a/priorities-of-the-erasmus-programme). If you are interested, please send your CV and motivation letter to [email protected]. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us via email.
Deadline: 07/03/2025 15:00

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

TR44289

20/07/2025 → 09/08/2025

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Deadline: 07/03/2025

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

İzmir, Türkiye

Turkey

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Turkey Lira (TRY / ₺)

Exchange rate

1 TRY = 0.017822 EUR

Rate as of 31/05/2026

Timezone

GMT+03:00

Local time: 21:11 (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