Bulgaria: ESC: Work with women and children victims of domestic violence, Bulgaria

About the local hosting organization

Aims to empower young people to actively participate in society and to contribute to their personal and professional development through education.About UsFounded in 2014, the International Association for Youth Integration and Education works on a wide range of projects aimed at maximizing the potential of young people and integrating them into society. Our mission is to contribute to their personal and professional development, enhance their leadership skills, and instill a sense of social responsibility through education.Our vision is to nurture young individuals to become the future leaders and change-makers in society. To achieve this, we develop innovative projects that encourage active youth participation both nationally and internationally. Our association fills a significant gap in the education sector, providing strategies to help young people overcome challenges and create new opportunities for themselves.Our Activities and ProjectsSince its establishment, our association has implemented several significant projects focusing primarily on youth empowerment, social responsibility, and fostering more active roles in society. These projects include:Youth Exchange Programs: Through EU-supported projects, we provide opportunities for young people to experience different cultures and gain international experience.Vocational Training and Skills Development: We organize vocational training and skill-building workshops to enhance young people’s competitiveness in the job market.Social Inclusion and Solidarity: We conduct social responsibility projects and volunteer activities aimed at integrating disadvantaged youth into society.Environmental and Sustainability Projects: We raise awareness on environmental issues by organizing training and campaigns on sustainable development and climate change.Digital Education and Technology: We provide digital skills training, equipping young people with the tools to succeed in the increasingly digital world.Our Goals and Future PlansOur goal is to prepare young people for a more inclusive, sustainable, and strong society. In pursuit of this, we continue to develop new projects that address societal needs year after year. Providing equal opportunities in education, encouraging active participation in social life, and helping more young people become part of social change are our core objectives.Future projects include establishing innovation hubs to support youth entrepreneurship, creating international networks to raise environmental awareness, and developing educational modules to support digital transformation. Additionally, we aim to produce more content for young people through social media and digital platforms.Collaboration and PartnershipsOur association seeks to create a broader impact by collaborating with various sectors of society. We work with local governments, universities, NGOs, companies, and international organizations to strengthen our projects. These partnerships help us reach wider audiences and amplify the effect of our initiatives. Moreover, we leverage European Union and other international funding to enhance the impact of our projects.The International Association for Youth Integration and Education continues to work towards empowering young people and developing their leadership skills. Through our projects and events, we contribute to their personal and societal growth. We are committed to taking stronger steps every day to ensure that young people can look to the future with hope.

Presentation of the programme

Foundation SOS – families at risk is searching for two volunteers to participate in their team. The voluntary service is located in Varna, Bulgaria. The volunteer will support the team of a Shelter centre for women and children victims of domestic violence and human trafficking. This project is a good opportunity for young people who would like to learn more about social work, psychology, the organization of free time activities, human rights, HIV/AIDS, work with children, non-formal education. Activities are focused on the organization of leisure activities for women and children victims of domestic violence and human trafficking. Outdoor games with the children crafting activities, cooking, walks and accompaniment, help for school, non-formal language lessons, other leisure time activities, own activities of the volunteer

About the accomodation

Volunteers are provided with: - accommodation in a single room in a flat in Varna, - pocket money according to the programme rules - money for food and transport in the city, - international health insurance - international certificate for participation in European Solidarity Corps programme

About the leisure activities

- Bulgarian language class

Requirements

The Participant profile: The volunteer shall be motivated to work with women and children and organize leisure time activities. We are looking for a creative and flexible person, who is responsible for the given tasks.Deadline: 25/08/2026 23:59