ESC: VOL-TEAM-3: UAct Hub
Code: 49274 Copied
Bulgaria
European Voluntary Service
European Voluntary Service
Refugees
Fixed dates
About the project
ESC: VOL-TEAM-3: UAct Hub
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
FSCOD helps people displaced by the war in Ukraine by providing education, employment, and psychosocial support, and by promoting integration and adaptation.
FSCOD is an independent, non-profit organization that collaborates with both Bulgarian and international organizations and institutions that share similar goals and values. With a non-governmental, non-political, and non-religious character, FSCOD aims to support individuals displaced by the war in Ukraine who seek refuge in Bulgaria.
FSCOD was established as a foundation in April 2022 following the start of the war in Ukraine and the resulting influx of people seeking protection in Bulgaria. Since the first days of the war, the mission of the Foundation is to help people displaced by the war in Ukraine find security, and stability and lead a dignified life in Bulgaria, becoming self-sufficient and integrated into Bulgarian society. This is achieved through working with authorities, institutions, and businesses to create systems and procedures to support people displaced by the war in Ukraine. Currently, FSCOD concentrates its activities in four main directions: ensuring access to education for displaced children, providing psychosocial support, offering support for reskilling and successful inclusion in the Bulgarian labor market for displaced Ukrainian people, and organizing cultural events.
The foundation's objectives focus on promoting equality and dignity for displaced persons by developing a comprehensive ecosystem of support, including communication, adaptation, social activities, education, vocational training, mental health care and psychosocial support, and other necessary provisions. Additionally, FSCOD aims to facilitate the integration of displaced persons into the Bulgarian economy and recognize and promote their contributions to society. It offers expertise to institutions for the improvement of capacity and implementation of social policies regarding the displaced population and conducts independent research on migration issues. The foundation aims to foster cross-cultural understanding, raise awareness in Bulgarian society, provide comprehensive care and opportunities, and ensure access to accurate information and relevant services for displaced individuals while advocating for their rights and addressing emerging needs in support networks.
FSCOD is an independent, non-profit organization that collaborates with both Bulgarian and international organizations and institutions that share similar goals and values. With a non-governmental, non-political, and non-religious character, FSCOD aims to support individuals displaced by the war in Ukraine who seek refuge in Bulgaria.
FSCOD was established as a foundation in April 2022 following the start of the war in Ukraine and the resulting influx of people seeking protection in Bulgaria. Since the first days of the war, the mission of the Foundation is to help people displaced by the war in Ukraine find security, and stability and lead a dignified life in Bulgaria, becoming self-sufficient and integrated into Bulgarian society. This is achieved through working with authorities, institutions, and businesses to create systems and procedures to support people displaced by the war in Ukraine. Currently, FSCOD concentrates its activities in four main directions: ensuring access to education for displaced children, providing psychosocial support, offering support for reskilling and successful inclusion in the Bulgarian labor market for displaced Ukrainian people, and organizing cultural events.
The foundation's objectives focus on promoting equality and dignity for displaced persons by developing a comprehensive ecosystem of support, including communication, adaptation, social activities, education, vocational training, mental health care and psychosocial support, and other necessary provisions. Additionally, FSCOD aims to facilitate the integration of displaced persons into the Bulgarian economy and recognize and promote their contributions to society. It offers expertise to institutions for the improvement of capacity and implementation of social policies regarding the displaced population and conducts independent research on migration issues. The foundation aims to foster cross-cultural understanding, raise awareness in Bulgarian society, provide comprehensive care and opportunities, and ensure access to accurate information and relevant services for displaced individuals while advocating for their rights and addressing emerging needs in support networks.
💼 What the programme involves
The VOL-TEAM-3: UAct Hub is a long-term volunteering activity that strengthens the project development capacity of the Foundation Situational Center Open Doors (FSCOD) in Bulgaria. The team includes five volunteers—three from EU Member States and two from Ukraine—who work together to transform the Foundation’s experience in crisis response and integration support into strong Erasmus+ project proposals. Volunteers combine administrative assistance, visual communication, and media content production while jointly conducting needs assessments, generating project ideas, designing activities, and preparing dissemination and evaluation elements. By analysing the needs of Ukrainian refugees, developing project concepts, creating materials, and gathering real stories from beneficiaries, the team ensures that FSCOD’s proposals align with European priorities and reflect actual community needs.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Volunteers will be housed in a fully equipped, shared residence conveniently situated close to the FSCOD center. The accommodation ensures personal space with private bedrooms, while promoting community living through shared access to modern kitchen and bathroom facilities. All living expenses are covered by a comprehensive monthly allowance, which is allocated to meet needs such as food, pocket money, and local travel costs.
🎒 Leisure activities
Preparatory pre-deaprture training follows with a structured on-arrival induction delivered by the Open Doors staff, providing a comprehensive overview of FSCOD's mission and ongoing initiatives. Furthermore, a short mid-term gathering is anticipated, supported by the Bulgarian National Agency, to review progress. Specialized skill development will cover crucial topics such as event coordination, non-violent communication (NVC), and intercultural competence. Throughout their tenure at FSCOD, volunteers will benefit from continuous mentorship and guidance, facilitated via regular team meetings.
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profile: This activity is suitable for motivated young people from EU Member States and Ukraine who are interested in social impact, project development, and supporting displaced communities. Ideal participants are proactive, adaptable, and able to work both independently and in a collaborative team of five volunteers. Skills or interest in administration, visual communication, media creation, or storytelling are welcome, as volunteers will contribute to project documentation, social media visuals, and multimedia content about the refugee experience. A strong commitment to learning, empathy toward vulnerable groups, and willingness to engage in research, idea generation, and programme design are essential. An experience in Erasmus+ project writing is required, but curiosity, responsibility, and readiness to grow in a supportive environment are highly valued.
Deadline: 17/01/2026 18:30
Deadline: 17/01/2026 18:30
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 ?
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.
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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31/01/2026 → 08/03/2026
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Deadline: 17/01/2026
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
Sofia, Bulgaria
Bulgaria
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Bulgaria Lev (BGN / лв)
Exchange rate
1 BGN = 0.515905 EUR
Rate as of 31/05/2026
Timezone
Eastern European Standard Time
Local time: 21:01 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🏠 Accommodation
Collective
🗣️ Languages spoken
English
Bulgarian