ESC: ZEMLYA Volunteering Teams: Build inclusive communities & support Ukrainian youth in Bulgaria

Name: ESC: ZEMLYA Volunteering Teams: Build inclusive communities & support Ukrainian youth in Bulgaria
Start: 2026-05-04
End: 2026-06-02
Location: Sofia, Bulgaria

Code: 51132 Copied

Bulgaria European Voluntary Service Education European Voluntary Service Refugees +1 Fixed dates

About the project

📝 Detailed information

💼 What the programme involves

ZEMLYA is a Volunteering Teams in High Priority Areas project bringing together young people from across Europe to co-create practical solutions for the inclusion of Ukrainian refugees. You will work in an international team of 16 participants, at least half with Ukrainian background, engaging in workshops, community activities and collaborative projects. Volunteers will explore topics such as employment, entrepreneurship and social inclusion, while developing ideas that respond to real community needs. Through hands-on learning, teamwork and peer exchange, you will gain practical skills and contribute to initiatives that support displaced youth. The project also focuses on documenting good practices, storytelling and sharing impact, contributing to a growing Library of Sustainable Inclusion for organisations across Europe. If you are curious, open-minded and motivated to create positive change, this experience is for you.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Volunteers will stay in shared accommodation near the FSCOD headquarters in Sofia, with shared rooms, kitchen and bathroom facilities. Food is provided through a weekly group budget for shopping and cooking together, complemented by meals from a partner restaurant. Participants receive €7/day pocket money. Travel costs are reimbursed according to ESC distance bands. Local transport is covered. Youthpass certificate is provided.

🎒 Leisure activities

Volunteers will take part in a structured learning programme including onboarding, team-building and facilitation workshops. Training covers social inclusion, community engagement, and working in multicultural teams. Participants will also develop skills in communication, storytelling and documenting impact (photo, video, social media). Ongoing mentoring and reflection sessions will support personal development and learning outcomes, leading to a Youthpass certificate.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: We are looking for motivated young people aged 18–30 (not older than 31 at the start of the activity) who are legally residing in ESC countries and can stay in Bulgaria without a visa for up to 30 days. At least half of the group will be young people from Ukraine. No specific background is required, but interest in social inclusion, community work and teamwork is important. Experience in facilitating activities, organising workshops, or skills in media, storytelling or communication are an asset. Participants must not have exceeded 11 months of previous ESC volunteering.
Deadline: 26/04/2026 23:59

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

BG51132

04/05/2026 → 02/06/2026

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Deadline: 26/04/2026

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 Summer Time

Local time: 22:13 (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 Bulgarian