Location: Gaziantep, Türkiye
Coordinating organization: BULBULZADE EGITIM SAGLIK VE DAYANISMA VAKFI
Sending organization: “Common Sense” Youth Organization
Are you ready to make a difference, grow personally, and explore Turkish culture? As a volunteer, you’ll become an active part of our vibrant community. Integrate into local society, connect with people, inspire disadvantaged youth with your background, and learn from diverse cultural experiences. Learn Turkish through our language courses to better engage in daily life. Engage with local students by sharing your experiences, inspiring them, and supporting educational activities or dive into the world of media in our media center—perfect for those who want to develop their skills in content creation, video editing, photography, and digital storytelling. We also have a large professional TV studio and two radio stations, where volunteers can demonstrate their abilities in broadcasting, audio production, and other relevant media fields. Enjoy our sports and arts facilities, including a gym, swimming pool, basketball court, and art courses in guitar, piano, violin, and bağlama.
Project period: A total of 8 week(s) during the period 15/11/2025 to 12/01/2026
Deadline: 10/11/2025 23:59
How to apply? Please get a registration number add, your CV to the profile and apply through this link.
How to get a registration number? – If you don’t have an account on European Youth
Portal, please watch our instruction videos from this link.
All costs are covered by European Solidarity Corps
No participation fee!
Language: English
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements:
Volunteers will stay in shared rooms (2 per room), with boys and girls accommodated separately. The accommodation is safe, comfortable, and fully equipped. It is located right next to our foundation. Three meals are provided daily, or volunteers can cook using the fully equipped kitchen, which includes a variety of ingredients. Travel costs will be reimbursed according to the 2023 ESC distance bands. Visa and residence permit expenses will be covered. Airport transfers are provided upon arrival and departure. Volunteers will receive health insurance from Henner.
Training during the activity
Develop key skills such as creativity, teamwork, time management, and problem-solving. Take part in induction sessions to become familiar with Turkish culture, local community values, and project activities. Participants will gain project coordination experience by taking active roles in the projects. They will also benefit from Turkish language courses and English-speaking clubs. Training includes media production using our media studio and radio stations, as well as creative workshops in art, music, and sports coaching. Volunteers will receive continuous guidance and much more.
Participant profile
It is fundamental to: Have active and effective communication skills; Be capable of adapting to innovations and changes; Have digital competences and use technology effectively; Have a high sense of social responsibility; Be sensitive to individuals at different levels; Respect people from different cultures; Respect other volunteers; Have different skills or interests (arts, sports, language, environment, media, science, etc.); Be willing to help where needed and up for a challenge!