Fully Funded Volunteering Opportunity in Türkiye for Jordanians under the European Solidarity Corps 2026

Bilim Eğitim Kültür Araştırmaları Merkezi Derneği is inviting applications for a fully funded individual volunteering opportunity under the European Solidarity Corps (ESC) through the Youth Bridge project. The project will take place in Gaziantep, Türkiye, offering young people the opportunity to gain international volunteering experience while contributing to meaningful community initiatives.

This is one of the most comprehensive fully funded volunteering opportunities in Türkiye, combining education, humanitarian action, media production, culture, sports, and environmental protection. Volunteers will support local students, create digital content, work in professional television and radio studios, participate in humanitarian aid distribution, assist refugees and earthquake-affected communities, and contribute to environmental, artistic, and sports activities.

The project also enables participants to immerse themselves in Turkish culture, develop valuable personal and professional skills, and collaborate with a multicultural team in an international environment. The programme provides comprehensive financial support, including accommodation, meals, travel, health insurance, visa costs, and residence permit fees.

Volunteering Areas

The project covers a wide range of volunteering fields, including:

• Education and training.
• Media and digital content creation.
• Photography and video production.
• Radio and television broadcasting.
• Humanitarian assistance.
• Refugee support.
• Post-disaster relief and recovery.
• Psychosocial support.
• Environmental and nature protection.
• Tree planting and environmental initiatives.
• Arts and music.
• Sports and coaching activities.
• Culture and intercultural exchange.
• Anti-discrimination initiatives.
• Community engagement and active citizenship.

Benefits

Selected volunteers will receive:

• Free, fully furnished accommodation.
• Shared rooms with two volunteers per room.
• Separate accommodation arrangements for male and female participants.
• Accommodation located next to the organization's premises.
• Three meals per day.
• Round-trip travel reimbursement between the volunteer's home country and Türkiye.
• Travel reimbursement based on the official ESC distance bands.
• Full visa cost coverage.
• Residence permit fee coverage.
• Airport pickup upon arrival.
• Airport transfer at the end of the project.
• Comprehensive health insurance through HENNER.
• Turkish language courses.
• English conversation club sessions.
• Training in media and digital content production.
• Access to a professional television and radio studio.
• Workshops in arts, music, and sports.
• Continuous mentoring and support throughout the project.
• Practical experience in project coordination and management.
• Development of creativity, teamwork, time management, and problem-solving skills.

The volunteer’s responsibilities may include:

• Communicating with local students and sharing knowledge, experiences, and perspectives with them.
• Supporting educational and training activities for children and young people.
• Encouraging and motivating students to learn, participate, and engage in activities.
• Preparing digital and educational content for projects and activities.
• Participating in photography and video production.
• Editing videos and producing visual materials for the organization.
• Contributing to digital storytelling and documenting project activities.
• Working in the organization’s professional television studio.
• Assisting with the preparation and production of television programmes and media content.
• Using radio equipment and gaining practical experience in audio recording and production.
• Participating in the distribution of humanitarian assistance to vulnerable groups.
• Supporting activities for refugees and communities affected by earthquakes.
• Contributing to psychosocial support activities under the supervision of qualified staff.
• Participating in tree-planting activities and caring for planted trees.
• Supporting the maintenance of green spaces and environmental protection initiatives.
• Taking part in sports, arts, and cultural activities.
• Assisting with the coordination of projects and community events.
• Collaborating with other volunteers and local staff in carrying out daily tasks.
• Respecting the cultures, backgrounds, and identities of all participants and beneficiaries.
• Participating in Turkish language courses and English conversation clubs.
• Attending and following the guidance, training sessions, and meetings organized by the host organization.

Applicants are preferably expected to demonstrate the following qualities and skills:

• Strong and effective communication skills.
• The ability to adapt to change and new environments.
• Basic digital skills.
• The ability to use technology effectively.
• A strong sense of social responsibility.
• The ability to interact respectfully with people from different backgrounds.
• Respect for cultural diversity.
• Respect for other volunteers and the ability to live in a shared environment.
• Willingness to work as part of a team.
• Readiness to support others when needed.
• Willingness to face challenges and learn from new experiences.
• An interest or relevant skills in one or more of the following fields:
  • Arts.
  • Sports.
  • Languages.
  • Environment.
  • Media.
  • Science.
  • Education.
  • Humanitarian work.
• Commitment to active participation in project activities.

Required Documents

The official opportunity page does not provide a detailed list of required documents. However, applicants are advised to prepare:

• An English-language curriculum vitae (CV).
• A short motivation letter.
• Information about relevant skills and interests.
• A brief explanation of their motivation for participating in the project.
• A registered account on the European Solidarity Corps portal.
• Their European Solidarity Corps participant number.
• A copy of their passport if they reach the final stages of the selection process.
• Visa and residence permit documents after receiving final acceptance.

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