Turkey: ESC: Healthy Campus for All-Wellbeing in Action

About the local hosting organization

On 13th of June in 1946, Ankara University was formally founded on the basis of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk’s doctrine and revolutions in order to strengthen and spread these principles to a wide area with the modern society, science and enlightenment. Ankara University was not only the first higher education institution founded in the Turkish Republic and the capital city of Ankara, it is also the oldest, and the largest university in Ankara and one of the best-established university in Turkiye, as well. The university has the prospect to be one of the leading universities in the world. The university is diversified and versatile with its well-developed 19 faculties, 14 Graduate schools, 11 Vocational Schools, 1 State Conservatory, 43 Research and Application Centers, 1 College of Foreign Languages with about 4.000 teaching staff and 70.000 students. It continues to provide education in 15 large campuses located in Ankara Vocational schools are mainly located in the surrounding 7 districts: Ayaş, Beypazarı, Elmadağ, Haymana, Kalecik, Kızılcahamam, Nallıhan, Districts. Ankara University has 36 campuses in total. The most important academic activities of Ankara University besides education and training are scientific research studies. Ankara University was selected as a Research University by Higher Education Council of Turkiye.

Presentation of the programme

This 8-week ESC project focuses entirely on health and wellbeing, aiming to foster a thriving environment for both students and staff. Based on their educational backgrounds and skills, volunteers will engage in diverse tasks to cultivate a positive campus culture, with special attention to international newcomers. Key activities include: 

About the accomodation

Join us to share your skills and build a supportive community for everyone!

About the leisure activities

Volunteers will receive comprehensive on-site training and continuous mentoring tailored to their background and tasks. Training includes: 

Requirements

The Participant profile: We are looking for volunteers who have/are:Deadline: 01/01/2027 12:00