URGENT : Vitality Vibes (ESC Short-Term Camp) Bulgaria

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Date: 18 August – 9 September 2026

contact: Lev Narozhny, lev@esai.gr

Call at _+30 6906 98 22 44 (Eleni)

Location: Mrachenik, Bulgaria (rural village in the Balkan Mountains)

Organizer: Smokinya Foundation

Goal: The “Vitality Vibes” ESC Short-Term Camp is an intensive international volunteering experience designed to bring together young people from different countries to contribute to community development, sustainability initiatives, and educational activities in a rural environment. Through teamwork, non-formal education, and outdoor activities, participants will develop new skills while supporting local projects and promoting solidarity.

Who can participate: Young people aged 18–30 who are motivated to engage in volunteering, intercultural learning, sustainability, community life, and personal development. No previous volunteering experience is required.

Participants from: ESC Programme and Partner Countries (according to eligibility requirements)

Number of places: 15 volunteers

Funding: Fully funded through the European Solidarity Corps programme, including accommodation, food, pocket money, insurance, mentoring, and travel reimbursement according to ESC regulations. No participation fee is required.

Additional details:

23-day international volunteering camp in rural Bulgaria
Hosted at the Bright Future Training Centre in Mrachenik
Focus on community engagement, environmental sustainability, and active citizenship
Participation in practical projects benefiting the local community
Non-formal education workshops and intercultural learning activities
Outdoor activities in the natural surroundings of the Balkan Mountains
Opportunity to meet and collaborate with young people from across Europe and beyond
Development of teamwork, communication, leadership, and project-management skills
Daily support and mentoring provided by Smokinya Foundation