Health care students from Hungary participate in a professional mobility practice in Varna
Association FOR YOU welcomed in mid-March a new Erasmus+ group for short-term student professional mobility under the project 2021-1-HU01-KA122-VET-000016947. Fifteen students and their teachers from the Vocational High School "Zsuzsanna Kossuth" in Eger, Hungary had their practice for the project…
Net the NEETs - youth workers from all over Europe shared their experience in the Czech Republic
25/11/2022News,Youth in disadvantaged situation,Non-formal education
Net the NEETs - Youth workers from Europe gathered together in the Czech Republic for a contact-making seminar to generate new ideas and project supporting NEETs youth The aim: The aim of the seminar was to create an environment for communication and partnership building between youth workers…
Origins and Practices of Halloween in Europe
31/10/2022association FOR YOU,articlesNews
In Europe, Halloween is primarily the feast of the dead. With the famous “trick or treat” but not only. Depending on the country this maY differ. First of all, Halloween has its origins with the Celts, around 600 years BC and not from the United States. The night before November 1st is known as…
Youth with disabilities and youth organisations inspired by horse therapy
08/06/2022Informal education,association FOR YOU,youth exchange,disabled peopleNews
A training exchange (Learning Exchange) was held from 23 to 28 of May in the village of "Chavdar". The aim was to provide participants with time and space to discuss established and new practices of horse-assisted therapy. The exchange was realized by the YEAT Project of PKB Association, with Luck…
Starting point Varna - a useful travel guide!
15/03/2022France,European Solidarity Corps,articlesNews
After being a volunteer for almost a year at Association For You, French volunteer Oriane presented her personal project. She has been working in the communication team since March 2021. As a volunteer under the European Solidarity Corps, she had the chance to create her own personal project. With…
European Year of Youth - are you getting involved?
04/02/2022articles,youth information,European Year of YouthNews
Perhaps most of you have already heard about the announcement of 2022 as the Year of Youth. The Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council on the European Year of Youth was adopted on 20 December 2021. The European Year of Youth has several main objectives: The first is to focus on…
Association FOR YOU becomes a partner in an equine therapy project
28/01/2022France,erasmus plus,international mobilityProjects
For the next 20 months, Association FOR YOU will be a partner in an interesting project of the Paint and Quarter Horse Bulgaria Foundation. It aims to bring together organizations from different sectors and improve the quality of work, activities and practices in the field of youth participation…
Young people from Varna join a long-term volunteer initiative in 2022!
10/01/2022a Place for You,European Solidarity Corps,university of Economics,Bulgarian volunteer,Hale 3,SOS Foundation,Ja-raProjects,Volunteering
During the year, 11 volunteers will support the activities of various organizations in the city of Varna. Association FOR YOU encouraged young people between the ages of 18 and 30 to develop professional skills in various fields. The Voluntary Service is part of the European Solidarity Corps…
A French Christmas time in Varna with Manon!
10/12/2021a Place for You,Internship in Varna,articlesNews
Manon is our new intern from Bayonne, France. She joined the team of the workshop PLACE FOR YOU and Hale 3 for 3 months. During her time here, she is going to spend her first Christmas abroad. What an experience full of new challenges for Manon! Discover more about her experience in Varna and at…
Success stories and International Volunteer Day!
05/12/2021Volunteering,European Solidarity Corps,articlesNews
Today is December 5 - International Volunteer Day! To celebrate it, we contacted three of our former volunteers - Pamela, Yoan and Matteo, who told us how their volunteer experience helped them be the people they are today. Did they include this experience in their CV, did it help them find a job…
"Internship abroad is a great way to grow" - Elomara from the Canary Islands
26/11/2021Internship in Varna,European Solidarity Corps,interviewNews
What makes a 22-year-old girl from the Canary Islands leave the golden beaches and go around the world during a pandemic? The desire to help others and improve yourself! Meet Elomara! She chose Bulgaria to do an internship at a day center for people with disabilities. What challenges did she face…
A personal story about an unforgettable trip to France
25/11/2021France,youth exchange,erasmus plusNews
Over the years, Association FOR YOU has organized dozens of youth exchanges. For some participants, they are a chance to get out of their homeland and to meet new cultures and different values. For some, it is the first time taking a flight, for others their first opportunity to communicate with…
"Beyond the fears and hesitations are the really good stories" - Katerina from "Uspelite"
19/11/2021Varna,European Solidarity Corps,interviewNews
Smiling, full of curiosity, and wanting to discover. This is Katerina, a volunteer under the European Solidarity Corps Project at UspeliteBG. Good news hunter and storyteller. During her volunteering, she is an ambassador of positive example and takes her first steps in journalism. She believes…
"If not now, when?" Itahisa from the Canary Islands
13/11/2021Internship in Varna,European Solidarity Corps,interviewNews
Canary Islands - long strips of golden beaches and sunny weather… What makes a young woman want to separate for a few months this idyllic life to visit Bulgaria? The answer will be given by Itahisa - an intern under the Erasmus + program at the day center "Riviera" - Varna. 🙂 Hello, how…
"The young generation can give a lot…" - Polina from "Alzheimer Bulgaria"
25/10/2021Varna,European Solidarity Corps,volunteer,ESCNews
It's time to meet Polly - another young woman from the team of "Alzheimer's Bulgaria"! Today she tells us how and why she chose this volunteer cause, and if she found her place as part of it! 🙂 Hello, how are you!? I feel great. Can you please introduce yourself ( where you come from,…
"Volunteering has the ability to create smiles" - Denitsa from "Uspelite"
22/10/2021Internship in Varna,interview,journalismNews
This is Denitsa - a young woman with a non-common type of thinking for our current society. She is smart, creative, but most of all - POSITIVE. We hope that people like her are the future face of Bulgarian journalism! Denny is a volunteer in "the most positive media in Bulgaria", but let her tell…
"Now is the time to try new things!" - Kalina from "Alzheimer's Bulgaria"
19/10/2021volunteer in Varna,European Solidarity Corps,interview,ESCNews
Today Kalina tells her story - a young woman with various activities and interests! How she chooses her volunteer cause and what successes she has achieved, read in her interview 🙂 Hello! How are you? Hello! I feel good, motivated, and looking forward to my future. Introduce yourself in a…
Surfing off summer with aqua sports for children with special needs
21/09/2021Sport events,Varna,articles,summer,surfNews
The 12th of September was the day to discover aqua sport! Indeed, Niki Surf Sport as well as For You and other partners (mention below) have organized an event in Aspurohovo beach. Perfect time and perfect weather to discover new sports, such as Kayak, for young disadvantaged Bulgarians and their…
Angelo from Italy shares his experience in Bulgaria!
10/09/2021internship,erasmus plus,interview,italyNews
Today we introduce you to a young idealist man from Italy who came here to find new ways of development. How did his internship in Bulgaria go and does he plan to stay - read in his interview! Hello, how are you!? I am fine! It’s already almost two months that I am here but it looks like I have…
How volunteering changes lives - Yoan from the University of Economics-Varna!
13/08/2021Varna,European Solidarity Corps,interview,ESCNews
Get ready for an interview full of revelations - Yoan from the International Department of the University of Economics-Varna tells us about his volunteer experience over the past year. From working with non-governmental organizations and international organizations, the development of personal…