ESC: Short-Term ESC in Adana, Türkiye: Volunteer for Health and Community Support

Name: ESC: Short-Term ESC in Adana, Türkiye: Volunteer for Health and Community Support
Start: 2026-02-01
End: 2026-02-26
Location: Turkey

Code: 49183 Copied

Turkey European Voluntary Service Social work Education European Voluntary Service Social work +3 Fixed dates

About the project

📝 Detailed information

💼 What the programme involves

We are dedicated to supporting Thalassemia patients and raising vital public awareness about blood disorders and donation. This is a unique chance to experience short-term volunteering while contributing directly to the health and social well-being of the local community in the heart of the Mediterranean region. Your Role and Contribution The volunteer will primarily assist with the association's daily administrative and supportive functions: Office Support: Archiving, data organization, and managing internal communication. Campaign Assistance: Helping to organize and run local blood donation and health awareness events. Patient Activities: Assisting in the coordination of support meetings and workshops for patients and families. Duration Duration: 26 Days Location: Adana, Türkiye Ready to gain valuable NGO experience and support a crucial health cause? Apply now!

🏠 Accommodation on site

Accommodation Shared Apartment Living: Volunteers will be accommodated in a shared, furnished apartment in Adana. You will have a private or shared room, depending on the apartment layout, but all common areas (kitchen, bathroom, living room) will be shared with other ESC volunteers or young people. The accommodation is equipped with basic necessities (utilities, heating/cooling, and Wi-Fi access). Food and Pocket Money Food Allowance: volunteers will receive a monthly food allowance to cover grocery shopping and meal preparation.

🎒 Leisure activities

We prioritize continuous learning and skill development. Volunteers receive non-formal training focused on developing specialized methodology for sensitive work with our target groups (patients and families). Training also covers essential group dynamics and soft skills, including icebreakers, energizers, and team-building techniques crucial for effective community engagement. To ensure smooth integration and daily communication in Adana, regular Turkish Language Lessons are provided by our local team, continuous mentorship supports task-specific.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: Join the Kan Hastalıkları Derneği Team! Are you a passionate young person ready to make a difference in healthcare support? We are looking for an enthusiastic ESC Volunteer to join our association in Adana, Türkiye, and help us support patients with blood disorders, particularly Thalassemia. What We Are Looking For: We welcome all applicants, but we are especially seeking candidates who meet one or more of the following criteria: Individuals with Fewer Opportunities: Applicants facing social, economic, or geographical difficulties. Personal Experience: Individuals who are Thalassemia patients or have a chronic health condition, bringing unique empathy. NGO Experience: Previous experience with relevant organizations like the Red Crescent (Kızılay) or similar NGOs. Skills: Strong organizational skills and willingness to assist with daily office/administrative tasks. Your Contribution: Support Services: Assisting with patient and family support activities. Office Administration: Helping with data entry, archiving, and communication. Awareness: Supporting local blood donation and public health campaigns. Ready to join us in sunny Adana? Apply now on the ESC Portal and help us strengthen our community support!
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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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01/02/2026 → 26/02/2026

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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

Çukurova/Adana, 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: 22:15 (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