Civic Orientation and Social Integration
COSI (Civic Orientation and Social Inclusion) is a non-governmental and non-profit entity aiming to promote social inclusion of disadvantaged children, youth and adults and individuals with special needs.
The NGO proposes to overcome social exclusion through social and civic areas.
Regarding the social aspect of the activity, COSI supports and assists people in Bucharest and surrounding areas who face critical situations of marginalization, extreme poverty and social exclusion by providing necessary and highly required benefits/services (clothes, food, hygiene articles, materials of construction, guidances and councelling etc.) in order to enhance a dignifying level of life, re-integrate in society and/or educational system through humanitarian actions.
Moreover, within the civic area of activity, COSI aims to develop awareness among the general population of Romania (especially youth) of important societal factors that are still obstacles to equal rights and non-discrimination values according to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, by promoting: human rights, transparency and good governance, participatory democracy, volunteering, active citizenship and inclusion, inter-cultural acceptance and tolerance; and combating racism and xenophobia, discrimination, social inequality, poverty and exclusion of any kind (including rural areas), gender inequality and gender-based violence through civic/educational events (workshops, seminars, trainings and debates) and raise awareness campaigns, Offline and Online.
COSI is working towards introducing of inter-cultural, non-formal education in order to promote critical, open and creative thinking among Romanian NEET youth, develop a sense of belonging to the EU, through international mobility projects, especially within E+ program. Moreover, COSI is part of the National Coalition for the Rights of NEET youngsters, body which is dealing with policy makers at local/national and international level, exchanging good practices and successful methods among its members and with external bodies with the aim of increasing social integration and social reintegration of NEET youngsters.
Nonetheless, our NGO provides labor market/educational counseling and support to NEET youth in Bucharest and surroundings, promotes opportunities for the target groups such as: volunteering programs abroad, entrepreneurship programs, trainings, internships and others.
In practice, our NGO is celebrating the International Days of United Nations by conducting activities related to the topics of interest, making an impact on the community and the local disadvantaged individuals, especially NEET youngsters and raise awareness regarding different civic and social issues; hence, COSI is primarly acting as an UN national/local multyplier.

We are looking for 2 more volunteers, passionate young individuals between 18 and 30 years old, eager to make a difference. Are you looking for an opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects? Our NGO is seeking enthusiastic volunteers like you to join our team and create a positive impact in our community. - Play an organizational role in implementing 3 Erasmus+ Training Courses taking place in Romania. - Join us to raise awareness and foster positive change through 6 Monthly raise awareness campaigns. Please check the info are here https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1UBEe1_q66EsctkmkYotwNbZYXFhnCWwy?usp=sharing and send us the filled application form.

Join our team and become part of an inspiring community dedicated to creating positive educational/social change. This is an opportunity to develop valuable skills, expand your international network, and make a meaningful difference in the world around you. Of course ️ all the logistics (Accommodation in 2 nice apartments in Bucharest and all bills, international insurance, international and local transportation, mentoring, and VISA costs) are fully provided by COSI. Also, volunteers will receive 270 Euros/month (pocket + food money).

Once selected, we will go together through the preparation process. On arrival, volunteers will participate in an official training provided by the National Agency (online). They will also be provided with an introductory face-to-face training from the hosting organization. The training and support regarding the given tasks will be provided by the volunteer coordinator and mentors. Also, volunteers will participate in the face-to-face Mid Term Evaluation provided by the National Agency which allows them to assess their experience.

The Participant profile: ️ NEET (Not in Employment, Education, Training) youngsters, conventionally unemployed, opportunity-seekers, available to commit for the full duration of the project; Committed to promote Human rights, sense of solidarity, inter-cultural dialogue, volunteering and active citizenship and to reduce stereotypes/prejudices, racism, discrimination, social inequality, poverty; Keen to develop within a multi-cultural environment; Motivated to acquire project management/writing, ICT and social media proficiency and events organizing skills; At least conversational level of English. - We are looking for 6 volunteers from: ️ EU countries; ️ Romania; ️ EaP region (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine); ️ Western Balkans (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, FYR Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Kosovo)
Deadline: No application deadline

The project is implemented under the European Solidarity Corps Programme, financed by the European Commission.
The participating organisations have to be mindful of these needs as they are responsible for providing a respectful and trusting hosting environment. At the same time, the organisations participating in the initiative devote a great deal of time, energy and resources to set up a high-quality activity; they should therefore expect that European Solidarity Corps participants show a similar level of respect for the local communities and the people that are directly concerned by the activities (https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/mission_en).
What do we provide ?

• Training before and after the project
• Health insurance during your project
• round-trip travel reimbursement
• accommodation and food
• pocket money
• language course
• Return Week-end
• Youth Pass and SVI international Volunteer passport

Before applying for this volunteering project, you need to enroll yourself at European Solidarity Corps Platform (https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity_en) and specify your European Solidarity Corps Participant Number (PRN).
This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label.
Contact the ESC coordinator at +32 2 888 67 13 to get more informations.