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Funded Volunteering in Gaziantep, Türkiye with the European Solidarity Corps 2026
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Publish Date 10/30/2026 Application Deadline 10/31/2026 Opportunity Type Volunteering Publisher Foras Khadra Available Countries Jordan Description

An individual volunteering opportunity of 8 weeks in Gaziantep, Türkiye, with Bulbulzade Egitim Saglik ve Dayanisma Vakfi, covering student support, media content production, humanitarian aid distribution and environmental activities. Jordan is among the eligible countries, and the deadline is 31 October 2026.

Details

Bulbulzade Egitim Saglik ve Dayanisma Vakfi in Gaziantep is hosting volunteers within the European Solidarity Corps, in an activity of the type "Individual volunteering".

Volunteer tasks and activities:

  • Engaging with local students, sharing experiences and supporting educational activities.
  • Joining the media center to develop skills in content creation, video editing, photography and digital storytelling.
  • Using the TV studio and radio stations to gain broadcasting and audio production experience.
  • Distributing humanitarian aid and providing psychosocial support to refugees and earthquake victims.
  • Taking part in environmental activities in the foundation's forest area, including tree planting, maintenance and nature protection.
  • Contributing to the foundation's ongoing activities throughout the year.

Duration: 8 weeks within the period 01/11/2026 to 31/12/2026. The foundation is looking for volunteers who can participate for a minimum of 8 weeks as soon as possible.

Location: Güneykent mah. 221 nolu cadde 230 nolu sok No: 10, Gaziantep, Türkiye.

Activity topics: Social challenges, citizenship and democratic participation, environment and nature protection, education and training, creativity and culture.

Deadline: 31 October 2026. Project code: 2025-1-TR01-ESC51-VTJ-000345952.

Note: Environmental activities are part of the programme but not its main focus, which is mostly humanitarian, educational and media-related.

Eligibility Criteria

The announcement seeks volunteers from the countries listed in it, and Jordan is the only Arab country among them. Minimum and maximum age are not stated on the page (not specified in the announcement), and registration with the European Solidarity Corps is required to check eligibility to apply.

Participant profile:

  • Active and effective communication skills.
  • Ability to adapt to innovations and changes.
  • Digital competences and effective use of technology.
  • A high sense of social responsibility.
  • Sensitivity to individuals at different levels.
  • Respect for people from different cultures and for other volunteers.
  • Different skills or interests (arts, sports, language, environment, media, science, etc.).
  • Motivation to contribute to the foundation's activities throughout the year.
  • Willingness to help where needed and readiness for challenges.
  • Ability to take part for at least 8 weeks.
Opportunity Benefits
  • Shared accommodation (2 people per room), with boys and girls separated, located next to the foundation and fully equipped.
  • Three meals daily.
  • Travel costs reimbursed according to the ESC distance bands.
  • Visa and residence permit expenses covered.
  • Airport transfers on arrival and departure.
  • Health insurance through Henner.
  • Induction sessions on Turkish culture, local community values and project activities.
  • Turkish language courses and English-speaking clubs.
  • Training in media production in the studio and radio stations, plus creative workshops in art, music and sports coaching.
  • Project coordination experience and continuous guidance.
  • Access to sports and arts facilities, including a gym, swimming pool, basketball court, and guitar, piano, violin and bağlama courses.