EUROPEAN SOLIDARTY CORPS
YOUR FUTURE
INFOPACK
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Why don’t you go on a big and beautiful adventure for your own life?
This information package contains all the information
about the European Solidarity Corps volunteering
project in Turkey, Yozgat, Sorgun. You have the
chance to work with young people and children in this
project. You can change the local community by
promoting solidarity, multiculturalism, tolerance and
European values. You canimprove yourself in many
areas, build good relationships with people and
discover different cultures. Of course, all these
opportunities are up to you. Throughout your
volunteering experience, you will find many positive
things. However, sometimes you may face some
difficulties. But we will always be there for you and we
will always support you. If you think you can handle it,
we’d be happy to have you here with us!
SORGED-Sorgun Youth Association Volunteer Team
WHO ARE WE?
Sorgun Youth Association; It is an independent youth organization founded in 2012 under the name of Sorgun Youth
Group.The group of four young people who have volunteered to develop the awareness of volunteerism in oursociety
continues to develop and grow day by day. Based on our consciousness of creating lasting and radical changes with our
activities involving our youth and youth values, we have a complished many success ful works in cooperation with various
organizations and made rapid progress towards becoming a big team. With the expansion of our field of activity, our
association gained its legal personality in 28.11.2014 and took the name SORGED Sorgun Youth Association. Today, our
association achieves to reach a large mass of youth by making more comprehensive and effective programs with a
strong team in terms of quality and quantity.
SORGED; was founded to carry out activities in Our association is composed of volunteer individuals,
social, cultural, education, health and sports people with different qualities and abilities, students,
areas,to be beneficial for young people, to teachers, employees who have high energy with the
contribute to the improvement of youth policies, spirit of youth. Our association accepts a life style
to provide assistance and solidarity among our based on human rights and to develop common cultural
young people, to encourage entrepreneurial spirit, elements and aims to raise awareness about this, without
to help them gain competence in subjects such as neglecting our national identity and values. The whole
knowledge and skills, to support the efforts to world needs to live in unity and therefore there are
contribute to the adaptation of all disadvantaged goals that all individuals in the country can achieve in
young people to society harmony.
ACTIVITIES
VOLUNTEERING
Volunteering refers to activities in which individuals offer
their time and skills to help society, the environment, or
individuals, without expecting any financial compensation.
Volunteers participate in projects related to social, cultural,
environmental, or educational causes, working to benefit
others and create positive changes in the community.
Volunteering is also an important activity that supports
personal development, fosters social connections, and
provides valuable experiences while contributing to society.
European Solıdarıty Corps (ESC)
The European Solidarity Corps (ESC) is a new European Union initiative that
creates opportunities for young people to volunteer, work, or network in projects
that benefit communities, both in their own countries and abroad. It aims to
address societal needs while promoting the personal, educational, social, civil, and
professional development of young people.
The program brings young people together to create a more inclusive society,
support vulnerable individuals, and respond to societal challenges. It offers an
inspiring and empowering experience for young people who want to help, learn, and
develop themselves.
The program adds value to the Volunteering program, previously known as the
European Voluntary Service, which is now part of Erasmus+ and other EU funding
programs.
VOLUNTEERING TEAMS IN HIGH PRIORITY AREAS
Volunteering Teams are full-time non-remunerated solidarity activities that should
bring together groups of minimum 5 participants to volunteer together for a period
between 2 weeks and 2 months (up to 59 days, excluding travel days).
The Corps can provide significant value by assisting children and young people from
disadvantaged backgrounds or otherwise vulnerable groups with the attainment of
adequate learning achievements. The European Year of Youth and the European
Year of Skills have fostered the efforts in reaching out to all young people,
including those with fewer opportunities.
Complementary activities are relevant side activities designed to add value and
augment the results of the project as well as to strengthen its impact on the local,
regional, and/or European level. These complementary activities aim at raising
awareness of the value of volunteering for young people and for communities as well
as at strengthening the recognition of the skills and competences gained by the
volunteers.
BENEFITS
You will contribute as a volunteer and help communities in need. Since this is a form of assistance you
choose to offer without financial compensation, you will not receive a salary. However, your travel,
accommodation, food, and insurance costs will be covered, and you will receive a small allowance as pocket
money.
This is a learning experience that will accelerate your personal and professional development. You will
have the opportunity to receive training before, during, and after your volunteering experience. A mentor
will help you set clear goals and guide you on how to achieve them. Additionally, you will have the chance
to enhance your language and intercultural skills, learn to live independently, overcome challenges, and
work within a team.
Living in another country, exploring that country, learning about other cultures, and making new friends
will be an inevitable part of your volunteering experience.
Through your volunteering experience, you will have the opportunity to bring new ideas and a multicultural
spirit to the organizations and local communities where you volunteer.
By participating in the European Solidarity Corps, you will become part of a community. Upon your return,
you can stay connected with a wider community of former volunteers, share your experiences, and
communicate with other young individuals in your country, inspiring them.
At the end of a project in which you participate as a volunteer, you will receive a Youthpass certificate
documenting your participation.
European Solıdarıty Corps
Mission of the European Solidarity Corps
The European Solidarity Corps brings together young people to build a more inclusive society,
supporting vulnerable people and responding to societal challenges. It offers an inspiring and
empowering experience for young people who want to help, learn and develop.
Principles of the European Solidarity Corps
European Solidarity Corps participants carry with them ideas, convictions and expectations. The participating
organisations have to be mindful of these needs as they are responsible for providing a respectful and trusting
hosting environment. At the same time, the organisations participating in the initiative devote a great deal of
time, energy and resources to set up a high-quality activity; they should therefore expect that European
Solidarity Corps participants show a similar level of respect for the local communities and the people that are
directly concerned by the activities.
These general principles of conduct take into account the great variety of potential participants, organisations
and environments in which activities may be performed. They should be adapted to the specific circumstances
of each activity.
Young people planning to join the European Solidarity Corps should read this document carefully.
As a European Solidarity Corps participant, one agrees to uphold the following principles:
European Solidarity Corps participants embrace the values of solidarity, respect for human dignity
and human rights, and believe in the promotion of a fair and equal society in which pluralism, non-
discrimination, tolerance, justice, solidarity and equality prevail;
European Solidarity Corps participants strive to enhance solidarity between people, while
respecting their cultures and their traditions, and aim to build a community of shared
responsibilities and mutual support;
European Solidarity Corps participants are willing to make meaningful contributions to society and
will show solidarity, cooperation and mutual understanding;
European Solidarity Corps participants must not act in any way that could put others or themselves
at risk of being harmed;
European Solidarity Corps participants must respect the rules, organisational structure and
practices that govern the hosting organisation, bearing in mind also that this frame may be
necessary to respect the personal health, safety and dignity of individuals involved in the activity.
European Solidarity Corps participants must also abide by the laws in force in the host country;
the participation in the European Solidarity Corps does not involve the payment of any fee;
at the end of their placement, European Solidarity Corps participants are entitled to receive a
European Solidarity Corps certificate, confirming their participation in the activity;
when accepting a placement for a volunteering activity, European Solidarity Corps participants will
sign a Solidarity Contract with the participating organisation, detailing the conditions of their
activity, in line with the principles of the European Solidarity Corps Charter. For an occupational
activity, the employment contract will serve a similar purpose;
prior to the start of the activity and during their deployment, European Solidarity Corps
participants will receive clear information about the tasks they will carry out and, where
appropriate, adequate training and linguistic support.
VolunteerIng Projects
What Is Not?
Not an Internship Program.
Not Paid Work.
Not a Language Course.
It is not a touristic trip.
WHAT WILL YOU DO AS A VOLUNTEER?
The ‘Your Future’ project is an ESC team volunteering project supported by
the European Commission. In each team, 10 young volunteers will participate
in a 30-day volunteering programme, receiving training on key topics such as
disaster preparedness, climate change, post-disaster recovery, and
community resilience. These trainings will be supported by various
workshops, seminars, field visits, and group activities, fostering cooperation
among volunteers.
Volunteers will organize training sessions, events, and campaigns for local
children, young people, and adults, sharing the knowledge they have gained
with the community. These activities aim to raise public awareness, create a
more disaster-prepared society, and strengthen intercultural dialogue.
TASKS
to participate in trainings on basic issues such as disaster preparedness, climate change, post-disaster recovery and
community resilience.
to participate in various workshops, seminars, field visits and group work and to ensure co-operation between volunteers
Organising trainings, events and campaigns for local children, youth and citizens
Dissemination and visibility of activities
Organising culture days
Organising language trainings to improve the language skills
of the participants
TIMETABLE
Volunteers will work 35 hours per week , Monday to Friday, with a one hour lunch break. Within the scope of
activities and events, volunteers can also work on Saturdays and Sundays.
Volunteers will work 5 days a week and will have 2 consecutive days off. Holidays may vary according to the work
schedule of the host organisation. In this case, holidays can be used on weekdays or weekends.
VOLUNTEER'S PROFILE
Volunteers participating in the program should have the following
qualifications:
✅ Being culturally engaged, creative, active, and open-minded
✅ Being team-oriented, responsible, and open to new experiences
✅ Having sufficient English language skills to communicate
effectively
✅ Being solution-oriented, tolerant, organized, and compliant with
organizational rules
✅ Willing to volunteer in the community and take responsibility
✅ Open to learning, training, and new experiences
Special Interests and Experiences
✅ Knowledgeable or eager to learn about disaster preparedness and
climate change
TRAVEL Travel Rates
(Euro per participant)
‘Travel distance’ refers to the distance
between the starting point and the place
Travelling Amount (green
where the activity is carried out, and “amount” Amount (standard)
distances 21 travel)
refers to the contribution to be made for
travelling to and from the place where the 0 to 99 km 28 Euro 56 Euro
activity is carried out.
100 to 499 km 211 Euro 285 avro
Your travelling costs will be calculated
500 to 1999 km 309 Euro 417 Euro
according to km.
between 2000 and
395 Euro 309 Euro
Please CLICK HERE to calculate 2999 km
between 3000 and
580 Euro 535 Euro
3999 km
4000 to 7999 km 1188 Euro 1188 avro
8000 km or more 1735 1735
ACCOMMODATION, FOOD AND POCKET MONEY
Accommodation:
Volunteers will share a 3+1 apartment in Sorgun, with double rooms,
a bathroom, and a kitchen. Accommodation is provided free of charge
by the SORGED coordination organization. Volunteers will live with
other ESC volunteers in a safe and comfortable environment. The
apartment is equipped with bunk beds, blankets, pillows, sofa,
wardrobe, plates, glasses, pots, pans, and an oven, as well as internet
access.
Meals: In accordance with project rules, volunteers will receive a
daily food allowance of 6 Euros.
Pocket Money: Volunteers will receive a daily pocket money of 5
Euros, as per project regulations.
LOCATION/VENUE The distance between
TRAVEL Ankara and Sorgun is
250 km. Sorgun
Ankara
Esenboga
Airport (ESB)
Bus companies from Ankara to Sorgun:
https://www.flixbus.com.tr/
Havaş buses can be used to go
https://www.yenisivasturizm.com/
from Ankara Esenboga Airport
https://www.ozsivas.com.tr/
to the Bus Terminal (AŞTİ).
https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/
For online train tickets: You can go the Yozgat bus
bilet.tcdd.gov.tr station by bus in the train
station and take the buses
TRAVEL to Sorgun.
Ankara Sorgun
Esenboga
Airport (ESB)
You can reach the train station
by Havaş or Belkoair buses. Train schedules:
https://bilet.tcdd.gov.tr/
WHERE AND WHEN?
The project will take place in Sorgun district of Yozgat. Total population of Sorghum 80 thousand. Yozgat, also known
as Bozok Plateau and has been inhabited since ancient times, is a city known for its unspoilt nature, hospitable warm
people, natural beauties, promenade places, high plains, historical, cultural, touristic values and hot springs. Çamlık
National Park is Turkey’s first national park is located here. Bozok University established in 2006 and 23 thousand
young people between the ages of 18-23 come to Yozgat to study. Yozgat is located in the middle of Turkey and Sorgun
is the largest and most developed district of Yozgat. It has been home to many civilizations throughout its history. It
is rich in hot water springs and there are many “Turkish Baths” in the city.
WHERE AND WHEN?
Çamlık National Park is Roma Bath Kerkenes Ruins
Turkey’s first national Park
WHERE AND WHEN?
Sorgun Thermal
Aydıncık Kazankaya Canyon Capanoglu Mosque
meals
Desti Kebab Baklava
Kebab Simit
WHERE AND WHEN?
Sorgun is in the middle of Turkey’s full of important roads and is located close to many important cities. Ankara,
Kayseri, Nevsehir (Cappadocia), Sivas, Samsun and Amasya can be given as examples. On weekends, volunteers will find
many opportunities to visit the cities in Turkey. These cities are easily accessible by high-speed train and bus.
WHAT SHOULD YOUNG PEOPLE DO TO GET INVOLVED IN VOLUNTEERING?
YOU NEED TO REGISTER ON THE EUROPEAN YOUTH PORTAL.
WHAT SHOULD YOUNG PEOPLE DO TO GET INVOLVED IN VOLUNTEERING?
YOU NEED TO REGISTER ON THE EUROPEAN YOUTH PORTAL.
CERTIFICATE
Youthpass has been developed to provide recognition and certification of
non-formal education under the Erasmus+ and ESC program.
Youthpass certificate is awarded to participants in Erasmus+ ESC projects.
is awarded. This certificate is awarded by the Erasmus+ and ESC funded
what the participants of the projects did in the projects and
is a tool to show what they have achieved.
The Youthpass certificate shows what young people have achieved in the
project they participated in.
future by defining the skills and competencies they
is an important document for their careers.
YOUTHPASS 8 KEY COMPETENCIES
Literacy competence
Multilingual competence
Mathematical competence and competence in science, technology and engineering
Digital competence
Personal, social and learning to learn competence
Citizenship competence
Entrepreneurship competence
Cultural awareness and expressive competence
PERSONAL PLEDGE
As a young participant, you will embody the following principles:
I embrace the values of solidarity, respect for human dignity
and human rights, the promotion of a fair and equal society
based on pluralism, non-discrimination, tolerance, justice,
solidarity and equality
I want to enhance solidarity between people, while
respecting their cultures and traditions; we aim to
build a community of shared responsibilities and mutual
I want to make a meaningful contribution to support
society and will show solidarity, cooperation and
mutual understanding.
I will not act in any way that could put
others or myself at risk of being harmed.
Contact Us
Name of the Organisation:
Sorgun Gençlik Derneği
SORGED www.sorged.org
[email protected]
/sorged sorged.org
