ESC: Waves of Solidarity

Name: ESC: Waves of Solidarity
Start: 2025-06-02
End: 2026-06-01
Location: Šibenik, Croatia

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Croatia Youth exchange Fixed dates

About the project

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

“Youth in the European Union” is a non-governmental, non-profit youth association established on 19 October 2008 in Šibenik. It is founded as a place where young people gather, share their ideas and thoughts and jointly improve the quality of life of young people in the area and its surroundings.

The Association promotes the values of the European Union, organizing leisure time for youth, giving legal advice and information to young people, including young people interested in the development of civil society, driven by the wish to improve the conditions of youth and community, the fight against all forms of addiction encourages volunteerism and volunteer initiatives, the development of social entrepreneurship, etc.

💼 What the programme involves

The project "Harbor of Solidarity" is a European Solidarity Corps volunteering project. The project aims to enable young people to volunteer through the European Solidarity Corps program and provide them with a unique opportunity for non-formal/informal learning that enhances the professional skills and competencies of participants to become more interesting to potential employers. The activities will provide opportunities for the young volunteers to gain experience working in a team, learn to solve tasks with whom they are faced during their volunteering experience using different methods, extend their knowledge about relevant issues regarding useful spending of leisure time of young people, improve their language skills and that on the completion of their period of project to become an example of good practice in their communities and encourage others to actively volunteering.

The general framework of the volunteer engagement will be to promote quality leisure time for young people using local info points for youth and the official organization's website, providing support for the activities of the Šibenik's Youth Center, and through fieldwork at the Eurodesk office cooperating with the local educational Institutions (high schools and college in Šibenik). The volunteers will assist the staff of the receiving organization and will be active in their own (personal) projects that they choose to carry out regardless of their assignments to these organizations. The volunteers will promote Erasmus+/European Solidarity Corps programs and volunteering programs among young people. They will also assist the staff in the creation of web content for young people and take care of the association's social media channels. However, the volunteers will have the opportunity to design and implement workshops to encourage young people to participate in volunteering activities.

🏠 Accommodation on site

The apartment is 60 m2 and comprises two bedrooms, a kitchen, a bathroom with a separate toilet, and a small balcony. Situated in the historic district of Šibenik, it is conveniently located within a 5-10 minute walk to the city center and 10 minutes from association offices.
Additionally, there is a medical clinic just 5 minutes away on foot. The apartment is equipped with Wi-Fi connection.

🍲 Food

Pocket money + Food allowance: 400€/month

📍 About the location

Šibenik is a historic city in Croatia, located in central Dalmatia where the river Krka flows into the Adriatic Sea. Šibenik is a political, educational, transport, industrial, and tourist center of Šibenik–Knin County and also the 3rd largest city in the historic region of Dalmatia. It is the oldest native Croatian town on the shores of the sea.

Amongst all Croatian towns on the Adriatic coast, Šibenik is set apart by its unique location in a picturesque and open bay, at the mouth of the Krka River. Created initially as an ancient Croatian castrum, a fortification or encampment, at the bottom of St. Michael’s Fortress that still dominates the town, Šibenik was mentioned for the first time in 1066, in a document issued by the most important Croatian ruler - the king Petar Krešimir IV. Šibenik obtained the status of a native Croatian town in 1290, when the Diocese of Šibenik was established.

The most important monument in Šibenik, well-known in European architecture and registered in UNESCO World Heritage Sites List is definitely the Cathedral of St.James from 15th and 16th centuries. Five generations worked on this building for more than one hundred years to create perfect proportions and an impression that it was cast from one piece of stone.

🎒 Leisure activities

In December, in Šibenik, there is the Christmas Market. During this month, the locals celebrate the holiday, enjoying time with others and participating in the many concerts and entertainment events organized for the Christmas Market. At this market, you can also find local drinks and some food stalls, offering a unique experience for both visitors and locals. Croatia is famous for its Christmas market in all country’s main cities. The most famous is in Zagreb.

For the last 60 years, the city of Šibenik has been hosting the International Children Festival. The festival lasts 14 days and during those two weeks, the city becomes an open stage in which there are several various workshops and shows for children.

During the summer, Šibenik and its surrounding areas host endless festivals, including music, art, cinema, and dance. These events cater to a diverse range of interests, offering entertainment and cultural experiences for locals and visitors alike. Whether you're interested in live music, art exhibitions, film screenings, or dance performances, there's something for everyone to enjoy. These festivals contribute to the lively atmosphere of Šibenik during the summer months, providing opportunities for community engagement and cultural enrichment.

⚠️ Requirements

🤝 Meeting point

When traveling to Šibenik by plane, you have three airport options: Zadar, Split, and eventually Zagreb. In planning your trip, consider that the Zadar and Split Airports are much closer, although smaller. The Zagreb airport is bigger, with more flights at a lower fare, but it’s also significantly more distant from Šibenik.

ℹ️ Additional information

Travel costs will be reimbursed to each participant. The hosting organization is responsible for your travel reimbursement.

CAREFUL: To receive your reimbursement, you must keep all tickets, reservations, boarding passes, and confirmations!

The maximum amount for reimbursement is calculated according to the traveled distance. To verify your travel budget, check the table below according to the distance calculated on the Erasmus+ Distance Calculator tool.

Before coming, make sure you possess a valid Identity Card or passport, as well as your European Health Insurance Card. And don't forget to bring them with you!

Make sure you have a valid European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) before your departure!

The hosting organization is responsible for enrolling volunteers in the Henner - European Solidarity Corps complementary insurance, which provides additional medical coverage. If you are unable to obtain an EHIC, you are entitled to coverage under the Henner insurance.

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