ESC: Volunteers for European Cultural Exchange 2

Name: ESC: Volunteers for European Cultural Exchange 2
Start: 2025-06-01
End: 2025-07-28
Location: Turkey

Code: 44868 Copied

Turkey European Voluntary Service Culture European Voluntary Service Culture Fixed dates

About the project

📝 Detailed information

💼 What the programme involves

SHORT TIME Turkey Youth Foundation a leading NGO in Turkey, is hosting a European Solidarity Corps project in Istanbul from December 2024 to April 2025. Istanbul, straddling Europe and Asia, provides a unique setting for cultural exchange and learning. Volunteers are responsible for organizing four main activities: - European Arts Workshop, - Intercultural Dialogue Workshop, - Language Courses, - European Culture Instagram Video Series. These initiatives aim to promote intercultural understanding, enhance language learning, increase awareness of European cultural heritage, develop project management and content creation skills, and foster European identity and solidarity. Through these activities, participants will gain valuable experience in cross-cultural communication, teaching, and digital content creation. They'll also have the opportunity to explore Istanbul's rich history and vibrant culture.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Volunteers will stay in TÜGVA's dormitories in Istanbul, sharing rooms with 2 or 4 people. Wi-Fi, bedding, and common area cleaning are provided. Volunteers are responsible for their room's cleanliness. Breakfast and dinner are provided at the dormitory, and lunch at the TÜGVA office. Each participant receives 120 Euros monthly for food, transport, and personal expenses, plus 180 Euros as volunteer support, totaling 300 Euros per month. Travel costs to and from Istanbul are covered per Erasmus+ distance calculator rates, with arrangements confirmed by TÜGVA before booking.v

🎒 Leisure activities

Volunteers will receive comprehensive training throughout their projects. Upon arrival, an orientation week will be organized to introduce TÜGVA, Turkish culture, and the project objectives. Ongoing training will include Turkish language lessons, cultural sensitivity workshops, project management sessions, digital content creation training, and regular mentoring sessions This holistic training approach aims to support the personal development of volunteers, enhance their contributions to the project, and prepare them for future intercultural experiences.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: Youngsters (preferably with fewer opportunities) between 18 and 30 years old. Education in arts, cultural studies, linguistics, communication, social sciences, or related fields is preferred. Good command of English (minimum B2 level) Proficiency in teaching their native language Open to and curious about intercultural communication Desire to share their own culture and learn about other cultures Age limit: 18-30 Desirable qualities include: Artistic skills (music, dance, painting, crafts, etc.) Experience or interest in social media and digital content creation Knowledge of and curiosity about culture, history, and traditions Interest in youth work and intercultural dialogue Experience or interest in teaching or workshop facilitation
Deadline: 20/05/2025 14:43

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

TR44868

01/06/2025 → 28/07/2025

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Deadline: 20/05/2025

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

Defterdar, Savaklar Cd. No:45, 34050 Eyüpsultan/İstanbul, 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: 21:44 (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