ESC: Saving Stray Cats and Dogs
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About the project
ESC: Saving Stray Cats and Dogs
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Our Turkish partner is an organization dedicated to animal welfare in Turkey. Its main goal is to protect and rescue abandoned and mistreated animals, as well as to raise awareness about animal welfare issues.
Our partner actively works to provide care, food, and shelter to homeless animals, while also seeking permanent homes for adoptable animals. It also conducts sterilization campaigns to control the animal population and prevent overpopulation in shelters.
In addition to rescue efforts, our partner engages in outreach activities through educational programs, community events, and awareness campaigns about animal rights. Its work aims to promote respect and compassion for animals and to improve their welfare in Turkish society.
💼 What the programme involves
🏠 Accommodation on site
🍲 Food
The volunteers will get 250 Euros food money and pocket money per month.
📍 About the location
Sinop, a coastal city located in northern Turkey, boasts a rich history dating back to antiquity. As an ancient port on the Black Sea, Sinop has been inhabited by various civilizations, including the Greeks, Romans, and Byzantines, before becoming part of the Ottoman Empire. Its strategic location has made it a vital commercial and military center over the centuries.
Geographically, Sinop is characterized by its stunning coastal landscapes, impressive cliffs, and crystal-clear waters. Surrounded by lush green hills, it offers picturesque views of the Black Sea.
In terms of the nonprofit sector, Sinop is home to a variety of organizations engaged in various fields, such as environmental preservation, education, healthcare, and animal welfare. These associations work actively to meet the needs of the local community while preserving Sinop's history and natural beauty.
🎒 Leisure activities
In Sinop, volunteers will find a multitude of activities to enjoy its coastal charm and rich cultural heritage. Volunteers can stroll through the old town to discover its historic architecture, relax on sandy beaches, visit iconic sites like the castle and lighthouse, and savor delicious local cuisine. Nature enthusiasts can also explore picturesque hiking trails and enjoy spectacular views of the Black Sea. Whether volunteers are interested in history, relaxation, or outdoor adventure, Sinop has something to offer to all its visitors.
⚠️ Requirements
Application deadline: 01/06/2024.
🤝 Meeting point
The shelter car will pick the volunteers up and bring them back.
ℹ️ Additional information
If the volunteers go to the other shelter, they take the bus. Our partner pays for the bus cost monthly. The flight cost both ways will be reimbursed up to the limit of the program guide.
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 the project;
- round-trip travel reimbursement;
- accommodation and food;
- pocket money;
- language course;
- return week-end;
- Youth Pass and SVI international volunteer passport.
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.
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📅 Available sessions
TR39837
01/06/2024 → 31/07/2025
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
Sinop, Sinop Merkez/Sinop, 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: 21:08 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🏠 Accommodation
🗣️ Languages spoken