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 in our project involves engaging in daily non-formal, child-centered educational activities for children and young people from orphanages, primary schools, kindergartens, and after-school programs in disadvantaged areas of Reșița, Bocșa, and Ocna de Fier. Volunteers also take part in activities at the youth center, encouraging the involvement of local young people in social initiatives and promoting interaction between them and the youth attending the center. In addition, we organize cultural and volunteering events aimed at fostering values such as tolerance, inclusion, solidarity, and the spirit of voluntary work. During the summer, volunteers become part of a dedicated team—wearing personalized T-shirts—and are encouraged to both lead and support team-building activities. Throughout this experience, volunteers will have the opportunity to develop and enhance their personal and professional skills.

Volunteers will be housed in a shared flat with multiple rooms. Each volunteer will stay in a shared bedroom with several beds and have access to a common bathroom. In addition to accommodation, volunteers will receive financial support covering food and pocket money. This support amounts to €9 per day, totaling approximately €270 per month. Local transportation is fully arranged: volunteers will receive a public transport pass, which provides unlimited access to trams and buses throughout the city during their stay.

You will have the opportunity to participate in all training sessions that organized by the National Agency throughout your long-term stay. This includes on-arrival training designed to help them integrate smoothly and understand the project framework. For more than 6 months will be invited to attend a mid-term evaluation and face-to-face training sessions organized by the National Agency, offering further guidance, reflection, and skill development.

The Participant profile: We are seeking motivated young people aged between 18 and 30 who are: Flexible, open-minded, tolerant, and communicative Willing to work collaboratively in teams Creative and proactive, with a strong sense of initiative With prior experience as a local volunteer Interested in fighting against exclusion, prejudice, and stereotypes Additional desirable skills include: Experience in non-formal education and working with children Skills in social media management Artistic abilities, such as painting walls or creating street art music etc At least a basic level of English for communication and participation
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.