Volunteers Needed: Join Our Erasmus+ Volunteering Project in Romania! 🌍
Volunteers do not necessarily have the time. They just have the heart… Together we can make a difference! 🤝 EUROACTIVE NGO invites passionate young people to participate in an impactful 5-month volunteering opportunity in the historic city of Curtea de Argeș, Romania. This Erasmus+ project offers a unique blend of community service, cultural immersion, and personal development. You’ll gain valuable international experience while contributing to meaningful projects in environmental protection, youth education, and cultural preservation. Let’s create positive change together! ✨
Participating Countries: 🇪🇺 All European countries are welcome! 🇦🇱 Albania, 🇦🇩 Andorra, 🇦🇹 Austria, 🇧🇾 Belarus, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina, 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, 🇭🇷 Croatia, 🇨🇾 Cyprus, 🇨🇿 Czech Republic, 🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇪🇪 Estonia, 🇫🇮 Finland, 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇭🇺 Hungary, 🇮🇸 Iceland, 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇽🇰 Kosovo, 🇱🇻 Latvia, 🇱🇮 Liechtenstein, 🇱🇹 Lithuania, 🇱🇺 Luxembourg, 🇲🇰 North Macedonia, 🇲🇹 Malta, 🇲🇩 Moldova, 🇲🇨 Monaco, 🇲🇪 Montenegro, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇳🇴 Norway, 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇷🇴 Romania, 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇸🇲 San Marino, 🇷🇸 Serbia, 🇸🇰 Slovakia, 🇸🇮 Slovenia, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇸🇪 Sweden, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇹🇷 Turkey, 🇺🇦 Ukraine, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇻🇦 Vatican City. 🇪🇺
Key Details
- Dates: 5 months, starting in December/January (exact dates confirmed upon selection)
- Location: Curtea de Argeș, Romania 🇷🇴 (historic first capital of Romania, near Făgăras Mountains)
- Who can apply: Young people aged 18-30 from European countries. Non-European applicants cannot be accepted at this time.
- Costs Covered:
- Travel costs: Full reimbursement for arrival/departure based on Erasmus+ Distance Calculator bands 🚆
- Daily allowance: 5 EUR/day for food and living expenses 💶
- Pocket money: 4 EUR/day 🪙
- Visa fees: Up to 120 EUR if required 🛂
Participating Countries
- 🇦🇱 Albania
- 🇦🇩 Andorra
- 🇦🇹 Austria
- 🇧🇾 Belarus
- 🇧🇪 Belgium
- 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina
- 🇧🇬 Bulgaria
- 🇭🇷 Croatia
- 🇨🇾 Cyprus
- 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
- 🇩🇰 Denmark
- 🇪🇪 Estonia
- 🇫🇮 Finland
- 🇫🇷 France
- 🇩🇪 Germany
- 🇬🇷 Greece
- 🇭🇺 Hungary
- 🇮🇸 Iceland
- 🇮🇪 Ireland
- 🇮🇹 Italy
- 🇽🇰 Kosovo
- 🇱🇻 Latvia
- 🇱🇮 Liechtenstein
- 🇱🇹 Lithuania
- 🇱🇺 Luxembourg
- 🇲🇰 North Macedonia
- 🇲🇹 Malta
- 🇲🇩 Moldova
- 🇲🇨 Monaco
- 🇲🇪 Montenegro
- 🇳🇱 Netherlands
- 🇳🇴 Norway
- 🇵🇱 Poland
- 🇵🇹 Portugal
- 🇷🇴 Romania
- 🇷🇺 Russia
- 🇸🇲 San Marino
- 🇷🇸 Serbia
- 🇸🇰 Slovakia
- 🇸🇮 Slovenia
- 🇪🇸 Spain
- 🇸🇪 Sweden
- 🇨🇭 Switzerland
- 🇹🇷 Turkey
- 🇺🇦 Ukraine
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- 🇻🇦 Vatican City
What You’ll Learn & Gain
- Workshop planning & facilitation skills for youth education 🎓
- Event management and community engagement experience 🎭
- Digital communication and content creation abilities 📱
- Environmental protection and cultural preservation knowledge 🌿
- Romanian language skills with structured learning support 🇷🇴
- International networking and cross-cultural competencies 🌍
- Project management and assessment methodologies 📊
- Youthpass certification for recognized learning outcomes 📜
Accommodation & Meals
Volunteers stay in shared apartments in Curtea de Argeș with double rooms. Each participant has an individual bed and access to shared facilities (bathroom, kitchen). The organization provides essential cleaning supplies and maintenance tools. 🏠
Meals are not directly provided, but volunteers receive a daily allowance of 5 EUR to cover food expenses. 🍽️
What to Bring
- Comfortable work clothing and seasonal attire (warm clothes for winter) 👕
- Personal toiletries and necessary medications 💊
- Electronics (laptop, camera) for documentation and communication 📷
- Reusable water bottle and eco-friendly products ♻️
- Open mind and positive attitude towards cultural exchange 😊
Additional Activities
Explore Romania’s historic and natural wonders during free time! 🏞️
- Visits to Poienari Fortress (Dracula’s legendary castle) 🏰
- Cultural tours of Curtea de Argeș Monastery and medieval churches ⛪
- Adventures in Făgăras Mountains and Vidraru Dam 🏔️
- Local environmental initiatives and community events 🌱
- Weekend trips to Romanian cultural hotspots 🗺️
How to Apply
Ready to make a difference? Submit your application now! 🚀
- Application Form: Apply Here
- Infopack: Download Info Pack
Why You Should Join
- Make tangible impact in rural Romanian communities 🤝
- Gain professional experience in international NGOs 🏢
- Explore Romania’s rich history and stunning landscapes 🏞️
- Develop transferable skills for future careers 💼
- Join a supportive international volunteer family 🌟
- Receive comprehensive on-arrival and cultural orientation 🗣️
- Access free language learning and local integration support 📚
- Create unforgettable memories and lifelong friendships 💖