ESC in Romania
WHERE: Miercurea Ciuc, Transylvania, Romania
HOST ORGANISATION: Care2Travel Association
THEMES:
1-Activities for children in foster care homes;
2-Teaching and care in after-school clubs;
3-Community inclusion.
WHEN:
15.09.2026 – 31.05.2027
DEADLINE: ASAP
HOST ORGANISATION
Care2Travel Association – Miercurea Ciuc, Transylvania, Romania
Care2Travel is a non-profit organisation based in the centre of Miercurea Ciuc, Romania, with more than 15 years of experience in volunteering and international projects. The organisation works with local communities through activities related to education, after-school support, community building, social inclusion and volunteering.
Miercurea Ciuc is a small town in eastern Transylvania, located in the Székely Land, a mainly Hungarian-speaking region. Volunteers will have the opportunity to live in an international volunteer community while becoming part of the local community.
Project 1: Activities for Children in Foster Care Homes 5.0
AVAILABLE PROJECT
Working with children, foster care, non-formal education, environmental awareness, games, creative activities and community engagement.
ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION
Volunteers will work with children aged 7–18 living in five foster care homes in Miercurea Ciuc. The children come from challenging backgrounds and need support with English, homework, life skills and social development.
Volunteers will organise creative learning activities, games and outdoor activities such as picnics and sports. Activities will generally take place in the afternoons, while mornings are dedicated to preparation, language classes, team meetings and planning.
The main focus of the project will be environmental awareness and the use of informal and non-formal learning activities.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Planning, organising and facilitating activities for children
- Supporting children with English and homework
- Organising games and creative learning activities
- Organising outdoor activities such as picnics and sports
- Collecting and creating materials for non-formal activities
- Participating in team meetings and activity evaluation
- Supporting school pickups when necessary
- Creating a booklet of games and activities for future volunteers
- Promoting the European Solidarity Corps programme locally
- Creating social media posts and blog content
- Taking part in office tasks and self-assessment activities
VOLUNTEER PROFILE
- Aged 18–30
- Good spoken English skills
- Motivated to work with children
- Interested in environmental topics
- Creative and proactive
- Willing to step outside their comfort zone
- Interested in developing communication and cooperation skills
- Willing to improve practical skills in planning and implementing activities
- Motivated to make a meaningful contribution to society
- Interested in creating games and activities for children
- Able to commit to living abroad for approximately 8.5 months
CONDITIONS OFFERED
- Accommodation in a fully furnished volunteer house
- Maximum 2 volunteers per room
- Gender-separated rooms
- Well-equipped shared kitchen
- Shared bathrooms with showers and toilets
- Wi-Fi and internet connection
- Basic furniture in the rooms
- Friendly cats and a dog living at the accommodation, with volunteers sharing responsibility for their care
- Food allowance of €5 per day, approximately €150 per month
- Pocket money of €4 per day, approximately €120 per month
- Round-trip travel reimbursement according to ESC Guide limits
- Pickup from the train or bus station upon arrival
- European Health Insurance Card and complementary Henner insurance
- On-arrival and mid-term training organised by the Romanian National Agency
- Hungarian or Romanian language support
- Access to the ESC General Online Training
- Youthpass and ESC Certificate
- Approximately 6–7 hours per day, 5 days per week
- 2 days of holiday per month according to ESC guidelines
PROJECT DURATION: 8.5 months
START DATE: 15.09.2026
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Contact the organisation for current availability.
HOW TO APPLY
Send your CV and a project-specific motivation letter to esc@care2travel.org.
Applicants should also complete the organisation’s application form and register on the European Solidarity Corps portal, then provide their Participant Registration Number (PRN).
Project 2: Teaching and Care in After School Clubs 5.0
AVAILABLE PROJECT
After-school support, working with children, English teaching, non-formal education, environmental awareness, community engagement.
ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION
Volunteers will support children in five After School Clubs located in neighbouring villages.
They will help children with homework, teach English through games and support the development of life and social skills. The clubs provide a safe and enriching environment where children can develop teamwork, responsibility and emotional resilience.
Activities generally last between 1 and 4 hours and are adapted to the needs of each club.
The project also includes promoting green practices and maintaining a Game Booklet that can be used by future volunteers. Volunteers will also visit local schools to share their experiences, promote volunteering and raise awareness about the European Solidarity Corps.
The main focus of this project will be environmental awareness.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supporting children with homework
- Teaching English through games and informal activities
- Planning and facilitating After School Club activities
- Supporting children’s social and life skills development
- Organising games and creative activities
- Promoting green and environmentally friendly practices
- Collecting and creating materials for non-formal activities
- Maintaining and developing the Game Booklet
- Promoting the European Solidarity Corps programme
- Visiting schools and encouraging young people to volunteer
- Participating in weekly meetings and team activities
- Creating social media posts and blog content
- Taking part in self-assessment and office tasks
VOLUNTEER PROFILE
- Aged 18–30
- Good spoken English skills
- Motivated to work with children and the local community
- Interested in environmental topics
- Creative and proactive
- Willing to step outside their comfort zone
- Interested in developing communication and cooperation skills
- Willing to improve practical skills in planning and implementing activities
- Motivated to make a meaningful contribution to society
- Interested in creating games and activities for children
- Able to commit to living abroad for approximately 8.5 months
CONDITIONS OFFERED
- Accommodation in a fully furnished volunteer house
- Maximum 2 volunteers per room
- Gender-separated rooms
- Well-equipped shared kitchen
- Shared bathrooms with showers and toilets
- Wi-Fi and internet connection
- Basic furniture in the rooms
- Friendly cats and a dog living at the accommodation, with volunteers sharing responsibility for their care
- Food allowance of €5 per day, approximately €150 per month
- Pocket money of €4 per day, approximately €120 per month
- Round-trip travel reimbursement according to ESC Guide limits
- Pickup from the train or bus station upon arrival
- European Health Insurance Card and complementary Henner insurance
- On-arrival and mid-term training organised by the Romanian National Agency
- Hungarian or Romanian language support
- Access to the ESC General Online Training
- Youthpass and ESC Certificate
- Approximately 6–7 hours per day, 5 days per week
- 2 days of holiday per month according to ESC guidelines
PROJECT DURATION: 8.5 months
START DATE: 15.09.2026
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Contact the organisation for current availability.
HOW TO APPLY
Send your CV and a project-specific motivation letter to esc@care2travel.org.
Applicants should also complete the organisation’s application form and register on the European Solidarity Corps portal, then provide their Participant Registration Number (PRN).
Project 3: Community Inclusion 4.0
AVAILABLE PROJECT
Community building, intercultural activities, language clubs, digital awareness, volunteering promotion, events and non-formal education.
ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION
Volunteers will work on activities designed to bring the local community together and encourage participation.
They will organise language clubs, quiz nights, board game nights and activities focused on digital awareness. Language clubs will give local residents the opportunity to practise foreign languages in an informal and interactive environment.
Quiz nights will take place approximately once a month in a local café and will include several rounds of questions, with local volunteers helping participants who do not speak English.
Volunteers will also develop an extension of the “Community Clubs – Tools and Techniques” booklet, documenting ideas and methods that can be used by future volunteers.
The main focus of this project will be digitalisation and community inclusion.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Organising language clubs
- Organising monthly quiz nights
- Organising board game nights
- Developing digital awareness activities
- Organising community-building activities
- Working on the “Community Clubs – Tools and Techniques” booklet
- Promoting the European Solidarity Corps programme
- Visiting local schools and promoting volunteering
- Creating social media posts and blog content
- Participating in weekly meetings
- Supporting office activities and self-assessment
- Developing new ideas for community activities
VOLUNTEER PROFILE
- Aged 18–30
- Good spoken English skills
- Motivated to work with the local community
- Interested in digitalisation and digital awareness
- Creative and proactive
- Willing to step outside their comfort zone
- Interested in developing communication and cooperation skills
- Willing to improve practical skills in planning and implementing activities
- Motivated to make a meaningful contribution to society
- Interested in community building and intercultural activities
- Able to commit to living abroad for approximately 6 months
CONDITIONS OFFERED
- Accommodation in a fully furnished volunteer house
- Maximum 2 volunteers per room
- Gender-separated rooms
- Well-equipped shared kitchen
- Shared bathrooms with showers and toilets
- Wi-Fi and internet connection
- Basic furniture in the rooms
- Friendly cats and a dog living at the accommodation, with volunteers sharing responsibility for their care
- Food allowance of €5 per day, approximately €150 per month
- Pocket money of €4 per day, approximately €120 per month
- Round-trip travel reimbursement according to ESC Guide limits
- Pickup from the train or bus station upon arrival
- European Health Insurance Card and complementary Henner insurance
- On-arrival and mid-term training organised by the Romanian National Agency
- Hungarian or Romanian language support
- Access to the ESC General Online Training
- Youthpass and ESC Certificate
- Approximately 6–7 hours per day, 5 days per week
- 2 days of holiday per month according to ESC guidelines
PROJECT DURATION: 6 months
START DATE: 15.09.2026
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Contact the organisation for current availability.
HOW TO APPLY
Send your CV and a project-specific motivation letter to esc@care2travel.org.
Applicants should also complete the organisation’s application form and register on the European Solidarity Corps portal, then provide their Participant Registration Number (PRN).
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