Volunteering
Young voices
Young Voices is a project, financed by European Solidarity Corps which aims to stimulate active citizenship among youth, as well as increasing the trust in youth NGOs. In this project, 4 youngsters will support the activities of the National Youth Forum. The current project includes 2 partner…
A big youths project united youngsters, organizations, bussiness and artists from all over Bulgaria
During the last one year 12 young people from the whole country participated in the project "Be a Volunteer, Change the world". This was one of the first projects approved in Bulgaria for the new programme European Solidarity Corps. The volunteers supported the activities of few organizations in…
Solidarity and Inclusion for All
4 youngsters will participate in the volunteering project Solidarity and Inclusion for All. They will work at the Sunny House Day centre of Association Family Center Maria. The mission of the organisation is the creation and development of a supportive environment in order to improve the potential…
A sunny October's weekend at the European Capital of Culture
The end of summer is knocking on the window, however this did not stop us to pop around Plovdiv on 11th and 12th of October and make a cultural event! All additions Shak tuk-tam have something in common, but also every festival has something new to bring to the scene, and every city we visit also…
Shak tuk-tam Varna - 22th of September, a day with no automobiles on the streets
As a tradition on 22.09.2019 in Varna a few main streets turned completely into pedestrian areas with different kinds of fun activities both for youngsters and elders. We were very happy to take part of this with our fest Shak Tuk Tam as part of the European day with no automobiles in central part…
Expired - Volunteering Opportunity in Kielce, Poland During 5 Months
URGENT : Searching for a candidate for Volunteering in a European Voluntary Service (EVS) project in Kielce, Poland Core activities will take place in a primary school with disabled children. Some activities will also be performed in the office of the Regional Volunteering Center. Duration : 5…
Meet Emma - Our French EVS Volunteer From Avignon
Emma joined our team as an EVS volunteer in early October 2018 on a project by Eurocircle, our French partners from Marseille. Today, almost at the end of her voluntary service, Emma shares with us what volunteerism and life away from home have for her. Who are you? Where do you come from ? and…
Be a Volunteer! Save the World!
“Be a Volunteer, Save the World” is a voluntary project involving 11 Bulgarian youngsters volunteering in Varna. These young people support five different associations. This is among the first projects of the European Solidarity Corps to be implemented in Bulgaria. Purpose of the Project The aim…
Presentation at the Sport school
Presentation in the Sport school The school year is finishing and our volunteer Javier wanted to use this situation to speak with the students of the sports school and tell them his experiences and to advise them how to face some situations they may have to face in the future if they continue…
Taste&Share Fourth Edition
On the 7 of February 2019, we had our fourth edition of “Taste & Share” at the place “Yo-Ho-Hostel”. This time, we were about 50 people, very interested to know more about different cultures and to taste food. This edition we had the possibility to know more about Belgium, Nigeria, and France.…
Young People Become Volunteers With Full Support Under the European Programme For the First Time in Bulgaria
Logo of the Association FOR YOU In January, the newest volunteering project of the Association For You “Become a Volunteer! Change the World” started as a part of the European Solidarity Corps Programme. This project includes 11 young people from Bulgaria who will do their volunteering service in…
Being an Elf in Finland at Christmas, or the True Story of Detelina and her EVS Project
Detelina, the Christmas elf in Finland! Being a volunteer in a foreign country can change your life forever! This happened to Detelina who has spent several weeks in Finland and worked as ... elf :). See what it is to help make such a magical project come true! Hello! Could you please tell us a few…
As There are Not Enough French People in Varna, I Introduce You Morgane Bugara
We had a nice opportunity to celebrate a 29th birthday of Morgane here in Varna in April. This small clue is supposed to show you that this French volunteer isn’t already new into town. Besides, probably many of you have already had an opportunity to meet her during some of the events she helps to…
Some Moments From Our Presentation About Erasmus + and EVS Activities at Vasil Levski School
We think that it is very important to spread the news about the benefits of volunteering. We want to give information about other Erasmus + activities for youth as well. So we often make informative presentations for young people in schools. This week the volunteers Laura, Daria, Miranda and Saskia…
The Sport and the City Vol. 1 - Skate Park Mladost
The Summer is finally in Varna and the city welcomes the new season with more and more alternative youth initiatives and events. One of them occurred this Saturday in the skate park Mladost and was open for participants of all ages. The organisers planned four events, which together form the…
Our Small Family is Getting Bigger and Bigger - Meet Miranda From Cyprus
Miranda is a 26 years old volunteer from Cyprus who came to Bulgaria in February. She is here already for a few months and helps in Младежки дом together with Sonia (you could read about her experience last time). They already have a new helper there, the new volunteer from Germany - Saskia (you…
Interview With Laura - Our Creative Graphic Designer, Who Likes to Combine Work in the Office With Outdoor Activities
Laura is a 29 years old volunteer from Lithuania. We are just sitting in the office and discussing her age, as she doesn’t look like being almost in her thirties. I think it is because she likes to spend so much time outside. She has also another theory. She thinks that it may be because of…
You Should Not Base Your Expectations on Your Past Experiences - What Else Our French Volunteer, Marie Gabrielle, Has to Say About Her EVS in Varna?
No, we do not sit in a nice restaurant drinking small coffee (where the hell is a big “normal” coffee hidden in this country?). Marie and I actually didn’t even have a regular conversation. But hey, let’s imagine we did. It shouldn’t be so difficult, because Marie-Gabrielle happens to be my…
Blogs, Robotics, and Working with Children – the Amazing Spanish EVS Experience of Our Volunteer Maya!
Meet Maya from Bulgaria! She searched the right EVS project for herself for a quite long time before leaving for Spain. However, after our interview with her, it was more than obvious, that the wait was worth it! You can read about her life and service in Spain and see for yourself why we think…
EVS Chronicles in Foreign Countries Pt.2: Living in Lisbon
Hi Dilyana, just to follow the usual protocol tell us who you are: where are you from, what are you doing and where are you going. Hello, I’m Dilyana from Varna, Bulgaria. I am a volunteer in European NGO Mais Cidadania (more citizenship) in Lisbon, Portugal. I work in a relations department and…