ESC: Volunteers for European Cultural Exchange
Code: 41838 Copied
Turkey
European Voluntary Service
Culture
European Voluntary Service
Culture
Fixed dates
About the project
ESC: Volunteers for European Cultural Exchange
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
"Empowering global youth through education, innovation, and projects, Turkey Youth Foundation fosters holistic development and cultural growth."
Introduction:
Founded in Turkey in 2013, the Turkish Youth Foundation is a prominent non-governmental organization. It stands out as one of the largest in Turkey, with a significant impact both nationally and internationally.
Structure and Reach:
The Foundation boasts over 100 professional employees and a vast network of 300,000 volunteer members. It operates across 42 cities with robotic coding workshops and manages 43 dormitories. The organization is structured with 14 coordinators who oversee various domains: sports, women, entrepreneurship, media, education, culture and arts, career, partnership, high school, and university.
Goals and Objectives:
The primary aim is to support the comprehensive development of young people globally, with a special focus on Turkey. This includes fostering their social, physical, mental, psychological, and spiritual growth. The Foundation is dedicated to molding youth into productive, progressive, innovative, and valuable members of society.
Inclusivity and Projects:
Embracing a broad target group, the Turkey Youth Foundation welcomes individuals who feel young at heart, irrespective of their actual age. The organization prides itself on successfully executing more than 200 national and international projects.
Mission and Vision:
The mission is to cultivate innovative and qualified individuals who continually seek self-improvement and value cultural heritage. This is achieved by nurturing the multifaceted development of the youth. The Foundation envisions itself as an institution that nurtures generations capable of rejuvenating and building our civilization.
Introduction:
Founded in Turkey in 2013, the Turkish Youth Foundation is a prominent non-governmental organization. It stands out as one of the largest in Turkey, with a significant impact both nationally and internationally.
Structure and Reach:
The Foundation boasts over 100 professional employees and a vast network of 300,000 volunteer members. It operates across 42 cities with robotic coding workshops and manages 43 dormitories. The organization is structured with 14 coordinators who oversee various domains: sports, women, entrepreneurship, media, education, culture and arts, career, partnership, high school, and university.
Goals and Objectives:
The primary aim is to support the comprehensive development of young people globally, with a special focus on Turkey. This includes fostering their social, physical, mental, psychological, and spiritual growth. The Foundation is dedicated to molding youth into productive, progressive, innovative, and valuable members of society.
Inclusivity and Projects:
Embracing a broad target group, the Turkey Youth Foundation welcomes individuals who feel young at heart, irrespective of their actual age. The organization prides itself on successfully executing more than 200 national and international projects.
Mission and Vision:
The mission is to cultivate innovative and qualified individuals who continually seek self-improvement and value cultural heritage. This is achieved by nurturing the multifaceted development of the youth. The Foundation envisions itself as an institution that nurtures generations capable of rejuvenating and building our civilization.
💼 What the programme involves
The Turkish Youth Foundation (TÜGVA), a leading NGO in Turkey, is hosting a European Solidarity Corps project in Istanbul from August to December 2024. Istanbul, straddling Europe and Asia, provides a unique setting for cultural exchange and learning.
Volunteers will participate in four main activities: European Arts Workshop, Intercultural Dialogue Workshop, Language Courses, and 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 185 Euros monthly for food, transport, and personal expenses, plus 150 Euros as volunteer support, totaling 335 Euros per month.
Travel costs to and from Istanbul are covered per Erasmus+ distance calculator rates, with arrangements confirmed by TÜGVA before booking.
🎒 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: 10/08/2024 15:01
Deadline: 10/08/2024 15:01
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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18/08/2024 → 20/12/2024
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Deadline: 10/08/2024
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. 45/1, 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: 21:52 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🏠 Accommodation
Collective
🗣️ Languages spoken
English
Turkish