Bulgaria: ESC: Green Summit || Beglika Festival

About the local hosting organization

A community for youth where you can grow through EU projects and non-formal education. Focus on sustainability and mental health.Evergreen Association operates at the intersection of environmental sustainability and mental health promotion, specifically addressing Generation Z challenges such as digital burnout and eco-anxiety. Our mission is implemented through a unique "Phygital" approach that bridges the gap between the virtual and physical worlds, utilizing Non-Formal Education and Experiential Learning methodologies to foster holistic wellbeing among youth.We achieve our strategic objectives through the following core pillars:Erasmus+ Mobility & Professional Development: We organize Youth Exchanges and Training Courses to promote intercultural dialogue and soft skills, while also providing capacity-building opportunities for youth workers in nature-based methods.Wellbeing & Sustainability Workshops: We conduct local activities combining digital detox tools with outdoor education to encourage healthy digital habits and environmental awareness.Inclusion & Empowerment: Our programs are specifically designed for young people aged 13-30, with a strong focus on engaging participants with fewer opportunities (NEETs, minorities, and rural youth) to help them become active, resilient European citizens.

Presentation of the programme

Green Summit is an ESC project of Green Association (greenassn.com) with a short-term volunteering team, which will take place in July and August 2026 and can be extended to a long-term mobility in case of interest from both sides. In this project 16 volunteers from program countries will be hosted in RURAL BULGARIA. The main part of the activities will take place at BEGLIKA FESTIVAL (https://beglika.org/en/) and the newly emerging SOCIAL CENTER of Green Association in Architectural Reserve Staro Stefanovo village. Green volunteers can get rich experience in EVENT MANAGEMENT, SUSTAINABLE LIVING, BUILDING WITH NATURAL MATERIALS and COMMUNITY BUILDING. Among the main activities to achieve our objectives are the RECONSTRUCTION and RESTORATION of the social center, organization of FESTIVALS promoting sustainable living, WORKSHOPS and other events that will provide valuable experience to our volunteers. InfoPack -> https://greenassn.com/greenpack/

About the accomodation

The working hours of the volunteers will be in general within 30-35 hours per week, with 20 working and 10 days off in total. Food will be provided during the working days. Pocket and extra food money is fixed to 250 EUR in total. People will be mostly WILD CAMPING in nature, sharing a triple tent with another volunteer. Travel costs are REIMBURSED up to a maximum budget (between 180 and 410 EUR) depending on the means of transportation and the distance estimated by Erasmus+ distance calculator. Participants coming from less than 1000km from the venue will be asked to avoid flying.

About the leisure activities

Volunteers will be trained in building with natural materials, to manage outdoor events and activities and community building practices.

Requirements

The Participant profile: →Between 18 and 30 years old; →Permanent residence in a country with no visa requirements for BG; →With different backgrounds (including fewer opportunities); →With different competences and interests (sustainability, permaculture, event management, project development, youth activities, multimedia, etc.) →Willingness to stand BASIC LIVING CONDITIONS while camping (solar shower, no shops or services nearby, etc.) and to SLEEP IN A TENT for long periods (more than 2 weeks) is a must! It's not easy being green... ►If interested, send your CV and short motivation to [email protected]: