Funded Volunteering Opportunity in Turkey 2027 for 6 Months with Accommodation and Pocket Money

The Eskişehir Provincial Directorate of Youth and Sports (Eskişehir Gençlik ve Spor İl Müdürlüğü) in Turkey has announced the opening of applications for an international volunteering opportunity under the European Solidarity Corps (ESC) programme. Volunteers will participate in the Speaking Club – Language and Cultural Exchange in Eskişehir project, which aims to develop young people's foreign language and communication skills through non-formal education and cultural exchange.

The programme offers volunteers the opportunity to help organize language conversation sessions, educational games, discussions, and cultural and artistic activities at youth centers in Eskişehir, while sharing their own cultures, traditions, and personal experiences with participants.

The project also encourages volunteers to develop creative and educational activities that help young people practice languages in an interactive and inclusive environment. No previous teaching experience or proficiency in a specific foreign language is required.

Benefits and Advantages

• Free accommodation in student housing provided by the Eskişehir Provincial Directorate of Youth and Sports throughout the volunteering period.

• Receive a food allowance in accordance with European Solidarity Corps programme regulations and the approved budget.

• Receive pocket money to cover daily personal expenses according to programme regulations.

• Travel expenses covered according to the project's approved budget.

• Receive local transportation support when needed.

• Participate in orientation training about the ESC programme, youth centers, and planned activities.

• Attend training sessions on non-formal education, youth work, and intercultural communication.

• Receive continuous guidance and mentoring from a supervisor and the project team.

• Participate in on-arrival training and mid-term training in accordance with programme regulations.

• Gain practical experience in organizing language and cultural activities.

• Develop communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills while interacting with young people from diverse backgrounds.

• Have the opportunity to share personal culture and traditions in an international environment.

• Assist in organizing and facilitating language conversation sessions for young people.

• Support participants in practicing foreign languages and improving their communication skills.

• Organize language games and interactive educational activities.

• Participate in discussions and dialogue sessions covering various cultural and social topics.

• Assist in organizing film screenings and related discussion activities.

• Organize cultural days and events that introduce participants to different cultures.

• Participate in book and magazine discussion sessions.

• Support music-based educational activities.

• Share the volunteer's native language, culture, and traditions with young people.

• Suggest and develop new creative activities in collaboration with the project team.

• Contribute to creating an inclusive learning environment that encourages intercultural dialogue and understanding.

• Collaborate with youth center staff to carry out daily activities.

• Be between 18 and 30 years old, in accordance with the general eligibility requirements of the European Solidarity Corps (ESC) programme.

• Be from one of the countries eligible to participate in the project.

• Demonstrate motivation and enthusiasm for participating in youth and volunteering activities.

• Have an interest in language learning, cultural exchange, and working with young people.

• Enjoy communicating with others and sharing personal culture and traditions.

• Possess communication and teamwork skills.

• Be creative, flexible, and open-minded toward different cultures.

• Be willing to learn new skills and actively participate in activities.

• Demonstrate responsibility, initiative, and the ability to collaborate with others.

• Be willing to contribute to creating an inclusive and multicultural learning environment.

• Proficiency in a specific foreign language is not required.

• No previous teaching experience is required.