Bona Fides Association is looking for Polish volunteers (aged 18-30) for a short-term ESC project “The power of together” in Ankara, Turkey with System and Generation Association – S&G.

Place: Ankara, Türkiye
Dates: 02.052026 – 29.06.2026
Duration: 2 months
Description
System & Generation (S&G) provides a comprehensive platform for volunteer engagement through community interventions, administrative work, and project development. Volunteers gain practical experience in NGO management, event coordination, digital communication, and networking with partners such as ALF, ENYC, PLATFORM Network, GLORE Network, Euclid Network, and CEV. Responsibilities include office support, social media management, and contributions to the Youth Magazine. Additionally, volunteers participate in Conversation Clubs and community-based initiatives in refugee, disability, and kindergarten centres, as well as in schools and environmental projects. These activities foster active citizenship, social inclusion, intercultural learning, and sustainable development within a European solidarity framework.
https://www.systemandgeneration.com/en/evs/evs_receiving/volunteering_2026_27
Activity topics
• Citizenship and democratic participation
• Environment and natural protection
• Education and training
Accommodation, Food and Transport Arrangements
Accommodation: https://www.systemandgeneration.com/en/system_and_generation_about_us/youth-guesthouse
Food: Food Money 6Eur per day & Pocket Money 6Eur per day
Transportation: Travel costs – Volunteer will receive the total amount of travel costs according to the program valid for 2025. The volunteer is obliged to keep all necessary original bills/receipts/invoices/ etc. from the travel and to submit them to the host/lead organization.
Erasmus Distance Calculator: https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/resources-and-tools/distance-calculator
Participant profile
• Enthusiastic, motivated, and open-minded young people interested in intercultural learning and community service. • Willing to engage in activities such as the English Conversation Club, Local Cuisine and Language Projects, and environmental protection initiatives. • Prepared to work with children, refugees, and persons with disabilities in inclusive and supportive environments. • Ready to contribute to office engagement, the Youth Magazine, and social media initiatives related to EU Youth Goals. • Eager to represent their culture, promote diversity, and actively support values of solidarity, social inclusion, and sustainable development.
Application
If you are interested in this project send your CV and a motivation letter (in English) to: mariachiara@bonafides.pl and anna@bonafides.pl with a title: ‘ESC in Ankara, Turkey’ or contact us for any further information!
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