Volunteering for All Association is a non-governmental, non-profit and independent association which was founded for the public’s benefit by a group of young Resita students and volunteers. The purpose of this group is to create more youth activities and to engage more young people in volunteering activities. This group came into being out of the need to address the many problems that its members have identified as being recurrent for the young people of Resita and those living in the villages of Caras-Severin County; those young people being the target group that is being assisted through various activities. Thus the Volunteering for All Association was created, having as its top priority the engagement of youths in volunteering activities which in turn would raise their awareness and responsibility towards the society they live in. The aim of the Volunteering for All Association is to improve the economical, educational and social situation of citizens. In order to accomplish this purpose, the association proposes the following activities: a. Raising the organizational capacity of youths b. Supporting youths in improving their problem solving skills c. Collaborating with organization from Romania and abroad in order to implement projects that support youths d. Creating community engagement programs that will prevent prejudice towards underprivileged groups e. Hosting cultural, artistic, educational, applied science, sports and touristic activities for people and home and foreign organizations that will favor the promoting of multiculturalism f. Activities that promote, monitor and defend human rights g. Initiating and carrying out activities that promote democracy, volunteering and European citizenship h. Initiating programs and volunteering activities within the organization’s field of activity i. Promoting volunteering and education, especially in the rural environment j. Hosting youth activities: educational, cultural , sports, environmental k. Creating social intervention programs that will prevent social exclusion l. Fighting unemployment m. Professional formation, orientation and counseling n. Promoting tolerance, diversity and equality within society o. Supporting and aiding civil society organizations Our association was created and is being run by youths who promote the interests of other youths in and around Resita and who try to raise their motivation to be more involved in the local community and in the decision making process of the issues that concern them. We organize informal meetings, workshops, seminars, debates, happenings and other events where we try to foster interest and participation of people on democratic principles, public affairs and the everyday life of local communities within Romania. We form an informational and search center for volunteering stages so using the knowledge from the volunteering activities people will understand and deal with the social, economic, cultural and language barriers in their lives through the principles of tolerance to diversity, open discussion, active initiatives, shared experiences, volunteering non-formal education and informal learning. We receive a lot of attention from students, teachers, social workers, youth workers and young people from our region as well as from all around the Romania as we bring them interesting events, activities and new opportunities for their self-actualization and personal development. We cooperate with local municipalities, schools and other institutions as well as independent interest groups, associations and other organizations.

Volunteering within our project involves engaging in daily non-formal educational, child-centered activities for children and young people from day centers, schools for kids with special needs, nurseries, primary schools, after-school programs, and kindergartens in disadvantaged areas of Reșița (Calnic), Bocșa, Dognecea, and Ocna de Fier. Volunteers will help facilitate learning experiences that foster tolerance, inclusion, and social skills. Additionally, we organize cultural and volunteering activities that promote values such as solidarity and voluntary work, and encourage positive interaction within the community. During the summer, volunteers will take part as team members in short-term projects, wearing personalized t-shirts, where they will have the opportunity to lead teams and help facilitate team-building activities, allowing them to improve their leadership and collaboration skills.

Volunteers will be accommodated in a rented apartment or house, in either single or shared double bedrooms. The accommodation will be fully equipped with all necessary amenities to ensure comfortable living conditions, including access to a kitchen, bathroom, and communal living space. All housing costs, including rent and utilities (water, gas, electricity), will be fully covered by the hosting NGO. Additionally, the NGO will provide support for local transportation, as well as daily allowances for food and personal expenses. 4 EUR/day as pocket money 5 EUR/day as a food allowance.

The training will be provided by the Romanian National Agency. Volunteers will participate in an On-Arrival Training held online, and a Mid-Term Training conducted in person in Bucharest.

The Participant profile: We are looking for 4 passionate and motivated volunteers (aged 18–30) who want to make a real difference in the lives of children and families in vulnerable communities. Ideal candidates are flexible, open-minded, tolerant, and communicative, with a strong interest in education, youth work, and community development. Volunteers should: Be willing to work both independently and as part of a team Show initiative, creativity, and a proactive attitude Be interested in gaining experience in pedagogy, special education, or non-formal education Have a minimum A2 level of English Volunteer Roles 1. Non-Formal Education Volunteers (3 positions) These volunteers will: Facilitate engaging non-formal educational activities for children in kindergartens, nurseries, afterschool programs, and placement centers Support children with homework assistance and English lessons, helping to build their confidence, social skills, and self-esteem Collaborate with parents to highlight the value of education and encourage parental involvement in their children's development 2. Social Media & Content Creation Volunteer (1 position) This volunteer will: Manage the project’s social media presence, creating engaging content that showcases the impact of the project Design visuals, edit videos, and write compelling posts to raise awareness and inspire community support Play a key role in shaping the public image of the project and sharing success stories
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.