Open Call for Long-term ESC “Volunteer to Help IV” in Craiova, Romania

• Name of the project: ESC “Volunteer to Help IV”
• Dates of Project: April 2025 (6-10 months)
• Sending organization: “BRAVO”
• Hosting organization: “ANDCTR Association”
• Places: Craiova, Romania
• Participants age: 18 – 30
• Working language: English
• Deadline for applying: 22.03.2025

This project is supported and co-funded by the Erasmus+ program. It means that your travel costs, accommodation, and food will be fully covered if you get selected for the project. The European Commission’s support for the production of this publication does not constitute an endorsement of the contents, which reflect the views only of the authors, and the Commission nor EACEA can be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.

We are thrilled to announce the OPEN CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS for the European Solidarity Corps volunteer opportunity with ANDCTR Association, which will take place in Craiova, Romania. This is a 6-month program starting from April 2025. This project involves conducting non-formal education sessions with schoolchildren and organizing community events in Craiova and nearby areas such as Balș. It is a great opportunity for young people passionate about education and event coordination.  

The goal of the association is to support the sustainable development of the civil society and of the environment, by implementing and developing socio-cultural activities, by cultivating collaboration and exchange of good practices between Romania and youth and volunteering organizations from other countries

Main activities of volunteers within the project:

• Giving classes to children and teenagers (ages 5 to 17), focusing on promoting non-formal learning methods while fostering social inclusion and encouraging acceptance of others
• Organizing awareness campaigns in the city to promote the values of the European Solidarity Corps (ESC) and the European Union, including activities like designing brochures and coordinating flash mobs
• Organizing workshops and events for children and teenagers on diverse topics, such as movie nights, book discussions at the library, non-formal English learning activities, quizzes, and presentations about your country to citizens of Craiova / Balş
• Democracy and EU related activities, by working alongside our local partners for a more open and proper educated EU citizens

• Age: 18–30 years old
• Eligibility: Must not have completed a long-term EVS or ESC
• Language Skills: Medium-level English (speaking and writing) required
• Additional widely-used international languages are a plus for some activities
• Highly motivated to participate and actively engaged in the selection process
• Willing to take on project tasks and responsibilities, remaining involved even after the project’s completion
• Previous volunteering/work experience locally or internationally is a plus, particularly relevant to project activities

– Accommodation: Volunteers will be accommodated in basic apartments, featuring shared bathrooms and kitchens. The apartments are mixed-gender, but rooms are assigned based on gender

– Financial Support: Monthly stipends for food, transportation and pocket money.

– Transport: A monthly local bus pass will be provided to each volunteer, covering their travel within the city

– Working Hours: 9:00 – 17:00 from Monday to Friday.

– Target Groups: Local youth, children and the broader community.

NOTE: We cannot accommodate volunteers who prioritize high living standards, as this may not align with the nature of the opportunity

Click here to open BRAVO – Application form

1. Complete the BRAVO- APPLICATION FORM in English until 23:59 on deadline day.
2. Deadline for applying: 22.03.2025.
3. PARTICIPATION FEE: NO PARTICIPATION FEE
4. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact us at: office@bravo-bih.com
5. THE USE OF AI IN THE APPLICATION FORM IS FORBIDDEN

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