Funded Volunteer Opportunity in Türkiye 2026 with Ankara University for 8 Weeks
Applicant criteria
- NationalityAlgeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Syria, Tunisia
- Age18 - 60
- GenderBoth
Opportunity criteria
- Opportunity FieldMusic, Art and Graphic Design, Others
- Job locationTurkey
- Deadline2026-11-01
Opportunity description
Ankara University in Türkiye is offering a funded international volunteering opportunity under the European Solidarity Corps (ESC) programme for young people interested in health and well-being, digital media, and community engagement within a university environment.
The project aims to promote health and well-being among students and staff and create a more supportive and inclusive campus environment, with a particular focus on helping new international students integrate and adapt to university life.
Volunteers will contribute to preparing awareness materials, designing digital content, producing videos, organizing health campaigns, conducting surveys, and analyzing the needs of the university community, as well as translating guidance materials for international students.
The volunteering opportunity lasts 8 weeks and may take place during the period from November 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027. The university provides accommodation, meals or a food allowance, pocket money, training, mentoring, and support for local transportation related to project activities.
Benefits and Funding
Shared accommodation in student housing facilities.
Coverage of food expenses, either through provided meals or a financial allowance.
Pocket money in accordance with the official European Solidarity Corps rules.
Support for local transportation related to official project activities.
Comprehensive on-arrival orientation and training.
Ongoing mentoring and guidance throughout the volunteering period.
Practical workshops in graphic design, video production, editing, and content creation.
Gain skills in organizing health campaigns, conducting surveys, and project management.
Develop communication and teamwork skills in a multicultural university environment.
Gain international volunteering experience at Ankara University.
Duties & responsibilities
Conduct research and gather information related to health and well-being within the university.
Design brochures, awareness materials, and digital content for students and staff.
Organize information stands and awareness campaigns on campus.
Prepare surveys, collect data, and analyze the needs of the university community.
Design social media posts, graphics, and other visual materials for the project.
Produce videos, carry out video editing, and create animations.
Translate resources and guidance materials and adapt them for international students.
Contribute to promoting social inclusion and supporting newly arrived international students.
Collaborate with the project team and other volunteers to implement activities.
Eligibility criteria
Have an interest in health, psychological and social well-being, and community work.
Be open-minded, flexible, and able to work in a multicultural environment.
Be willing to support international students and contribute to promoting inclusion within the university community.
Have an academic background or interest in public health, psychology, social sciences, communications, or related fields.
Have skills in, or a willingness to learn, graphic design, video production, video editing, and animation.
A background in translation, languages, or literature is suitable for tasks related to adapting guidance materials.
Have good communication and teamwork skills.
Be able to commit to the specified volunteering period.