🌍 Beyond Borders – Your Long-Term ESC Experience in Romania

Have you ever thought about spending a year abroad, making an impact, and growing both personally and professionally? Beyond Borders is your chance to do exactly that. 

This long-term European Solidarity Corps (ESC) project runs until August 2026 and is hosted by FITT in Romania. It brings together international and national volunteers to promote social inclusion, human rights, solidarity, and youth participation, all while supporting the work of one of the most active youth NGOs in the region.

As a volunteer, you’ll be part of a vibrant, multicultural team and help organize activities, events, and initiatives in Timișoara, Lugoj, and rural areas in Timiș County.

🔧 What will you do?

As a volunteer, you’ll be involved in organising workshops, events, campaigns, and supporting FITT’s ongoing activities. Depending on your interests, you’ll get to choose which areas you prefer:

🗣️ Facilitation

If you enjoy working directly with young people, this is your space! You will:

• Design and deliver non-formal education activities;

• Lead interactive discussions, practical exercises, and workshops;

• Adapt sessions based on feedback and engagement.

Topics can range from personal development and digital skills to art, culture, health, sustainability, financial & legal autonomy, communication and civic engagement.

📸 Media & Promotion

The field for creative minds! You will:

• Create content (TikToks, reels, stories, photos, and videos);

• Promote activities through online and offline channels;

• Design visuals and support FITT’s communication strategy.

🛠️ Logistics

For those who love being behind the scenes:

• Organise and manage equipment and materials;

• Help with event setup and venue arrangements;

• Keep storage and inventories in check.

📊 Impact & Data Analysis

Perfect if you like working with insights and data. You will:

• Collect data from young people through street surveys and interviews;

• Manage participant lists and databases;

• Evaluate the impact of volunteer-driven initiatives or environmental activities, providing insights to enhance program outcomes.

Objectives

Through this experience, you will:

• Promote volunteering as a tool for personal growth;

• Facilitate inclusive activities for young people aged 14–35;

• Support youth participation in public life;

• Encourage reflection on citizenship, human rights, and community engagement;

• Strengthen your employability through hands-on learning in the youth NGO field.

💡 What else can you expect?

Besides your main tasks, you will:

• Give presentations about ESC and volunteering;

• Be involved in FITT’s daily activities (from supporting other projects to helping at the Youth House);

• Join the team in preparing local and international events — including Youth Summer Fest, a festival made by and for young people;

• Learn Romanian and take part in various training sessions.

✅ Who can apply?

We’re looking for people who are:

• Between 18 and 30 years old;

• Fluent in English;

• Living in an ESC-eligible country;

• Excited to develop new skills;

• Open to working with youth (aged 14–35);

• Willing to relocate to Romania until August 2026.

🚀 What will you learn?

This project gives you the chance to:

• Explore youth work in real life, with guidance from experienced youth workers;

• Improve your English communication skills;

• Learn and practice Romanian;

• Develop your planning, teamwork, and leadership abilities;

• Adapt to new situations, cultures, and challenges;

• Make an impact by engaging and activating local communities.

🏡 Living & practical info

You’ll live in the Youth House in Timișoara, sharing a room with other volunteers. Meals are not provided, but:

• You’ll have access to a shared kitchen;

• You’ll receive 5 EUR/day for food and 4 EUR/day as pocket money.

Local transport is covered. If you arrive late at night, someone from the FITT team will pick you up. If you arrive outside of these hours, you can easily get to your accommodation using public transport. Volunteers will be given tickets for public transport in Timișoara.

You’ll be supported by a volunteer coordinator & a mentor, and you’ll be part of the wider FITT volunteer community from day one.

🎒 What to bring?

• Official document showing your residence address (in English);

• Unlocked phone;

• Comfortable clothing, suitable for all types of weather;

• Personal hygiene items, towels, any medication you may need;

• Laptop (if possible);

• And most importantly: lots of energy and motivation!

Ready to join?

Check out the INFOPACK to get all the details and find out how to apply. 

DISCLAIMER: Applications generated using AI tools will not be considered. We are looking for authentic, personal responses that reflect your own experience, motivation, and voice. Thank you for your understanding!

INFOPACK

This could be your next big adventure!

Project co-funded by the European Union.