Fully Funded Volunteering Opportunity in Romania Supporting Youth and Developing Community Spaces 2026

Asociația “Luna și noi” has announced the opening of applications for a fully funded volunteering opportunity under the European Solidarity Corps (ESC) program in the Romanian village of Cogealac. The opportunity is part of the Re-Garden project, which will run for 36 weeks.

This opportunity is one of the leading international volunteering programs for young people who want to create a meaningful community impact and gain practical experience in youth work and community volunteering. Volunteers will contribute to developing and improving community spaces, organizing youth activities, delivering creative workshops, painting artistic murals, and helping prepare a new house for volunteers.

The project gives participants the opportunity to live in a peaceful rural environment near the Black Sea coast and work alongside local young people within a small and supportive team. Volunteers will gain practical skills in basic construction work, teamwork, community activity organization, and intercultural communication.

This volunteering opportunity in Romania provides funding that includes free accommodation, a monthly allowance of €300 for food and personal expenses, travel cost coverage, Romanian language lessons, and a comprehensive training and mentoring program throughout the project.

Benefits and Funding

Selected volunteers will receive:

• Free accommodation in a dedicated volunteer house.
• Shared rooms with all essential facilities provided.
• Access to a kitchen, shared spaces, and a garden.
• Full coverage of utility and internet costs.
• A monthly allowance of €300 covering food and personal expenses.
• Reimbursement of travel costs in accordance with European Solidarity Corps program rules.
• Coverage of local transportation related to project activities.
• On-arrival training.
• Mid-term training.
• Training in safety procedures and tool use.
• Romanian language lessons.
• A cultural program introducing participants to Romanian culture.
• Weekly mentoring and follow-up sessions.
• Practical skills in basic construction and maintenance work.
• Development of teamwork and communication skills.
• Experience in organizing youth activities.
• The opportunity to work within an international and multicultural team.

Volunteer responsibilities include:

• Contributing to the development and improvement of community spaces.
• Participating in the preparation and development of the volunteer house.
• Carrying out simple hands-on maintenance and improvement tasks.
• Organizing local youth activities.
• Preparing and delivering creative workshops.
• Painting murals and creating community artwork.
• Contributing to the organization of community events.
• Working with local young people and encouraging their participation.
• Supporting local community initiatives.
• Participating in outdoor and environmental activities.
• Collaborating with the project team and other volunteers.
• Helping promote the values of solidarity and volunteering.
• Participating in regular meetings and evaluations.
• Supporting cultural activities and intercultural exchange.

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be between 18 and 30 years old.
• Be motivated to participate in volunteer work.
• Demonstrate initiative and a strong sense of responsibility.
• Be willing to take part in hands-on work and outdoor activities.
• Be interested in working with young people.
• Be able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Be open to different cultures.
• Be willing to live in a rural area.
• Be flexible and able to adapt to new circumstances.
• No previous experience is required.
• Be registered on the European Solidarity Corps portal.

Note: There is no fixed application deadline. Applications will remain open until the required number of volunteers has been selected.

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