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ESC team Volunteering
August 18th-September 9th 2026
Bright Future Training Center, Mrachenik, Bulgaria
Participating countries: EU members and third countries associated with the programme
Deadline for applications: 1st of July 2026
4 places open for Bulgarians
ВАЖНО! Първо прочетете наръчника за успешно кандидатстване.
Travel reimbursement is only sent to those who fully participate in all phases, including the follow-up and dissemination.
Smokinya Foundation cannot be held liable for any of the potential risks. this post is only for informative and popularising purposes.
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Здравейте на всички! Отваряме регистрацията за нашия ежегоден работен лагер в Мраченик! Прочетете цялата информация и се запишете още сега!
Проектът
Този лагер е част от нещо по-голямо: Vitality! Проект, координиран от нашите италиански партньори Vagamondo. Основните му цели са: Мобилност за всички, Развитие на селските райони, Устойчивост и Благоденствие; които се вписват перфектно в текущата работа на фондация „Смокиня“ в Мраченик от 2023 г. насам!
Този лагер в частност ще се фокусира върху подобряване на състоянието на Учебния център и селото (пейки и обрасла трева), укрепване на връзката с местните жители чрез оказване на помощ и живот в общност (готвене за групата).
Профил на участниците
Търсим 15 участници, които са:
- На възраст между 18 и 30 години
- Готови да живеят в лагерни условия
- Желаещи да си изцапат ръцете
- Желаещи да допринесат, да се ангажират и да учат
- Живеещи в ЕС и трети страни, свързани с програмата
Място и настаняване
Учебен център „Bright Future“
От 2023 г. фондация „Смокиня“ придоби собствеността върху имота.
Целта ни е да превърнем изоставеното училище в център за обучение и доброволчество – място, където младите хора могат да учат и да се развиват чрез неформално образование.
Вече сме били домакини на:
- 7 проекта по ESC и E+
- 5 фестивала
- 250+ младежи, пребиваващи от 1 седмица до 1 година
Настаняване
Условия за настаняване Всичко включва:
- споделени палатки (2-3 души)
- 10 см матрак от пяна
- 1 възглавница на човек
- 1 калъф за матрак
- 1 калъф за възглавница
На разположение са:
- 6 тоалетни (клекнали тоалетни)
- 3 душа
- място за лагерен огън
- оборудвана кухня
- уютна стая, оборудвана с дивани, фотьойли и настолни игри
Не предоставяме единични палатки.
Имайте предвид, че ще споделяте жилищните пространства.
Ако желаете, можете да донесете собствена палатка, просто уведомете фондация „Смокиня“ предварително!
Молим ви да донесете собствен спален чувал; ако нямате такъв, разполагаме с няколко, които можете да наемете за 10 евро – моля, уведомете ни.
Имайте предвид, че условията на живот са много скромни!
Въодушевени ли сте? Разгледайте цялата допълнителна информация в информационния пакет и кандидатствайте!!!.
Hello everyone! We are opening the call for our yearly workcamp in Mrachenik! Read all the informations and apply now!
The project
This camp is part of something bigger: Vitality! A project coordinated by our Italian partners Vagamondo. The key objectives of it are: Mobility for Everyone, Rural Development, Sustainability and Well-being; which fit perfectly the ongoing work of Smokinya foundation in Mrachenik since 2023!
This camp in particular will be focused on improving the Training Center and the Village general condition (benches and overgrown grass), strengthening connection with locals by helping them and community living (cooking for the group).
Participant’s profile
We are looking for 15 participants who are:
- Between 18 and 30 years old
- Ready to live in camp condition
- Eager to get their hands dirty
- Willing to contribute, commit and learn
- EU resident and third countries associated to the program
Venue and Accommodation
Bright Future Training Center
Since 2023 Smokinya Foundation obtained ownership of the property.
We aim at transforming the abandoned school into a training and volunteer center – a place where young people can learn and develop through non-formal education.
We’ve already hosted:
- 7 ESC and E+ projects
- 5 festivals
- 250+ youth staying for 1 week to 1 year
Accommodation
Accommodation Conditions All comes together with:
- shared tents (2-3 people)
- 10 cm foam mattress
- 1 pillow per person
- 1 mattress cover
- 1 pillow case
There are available:
- 6 toilets (squat toilets)
- 3 showers
- campfire spot
- equipped kitchen
- cozy room equipped with couches armchairs and boardgames
We don’t provide single tents.
Be aware you will share living spaces.
If desired, you are allowed to bring your own tent, just let Smokinya Foundation know in advance!
We ask you to bring your own sleeping bag, if you don’t have one we have a few to rent for 10€, please let us know.
Be aware that the condition of living are very basic!
You got hyped? Look all additional info in the infopack and apply!!!
IMPORTANT
Obligatory pre-departure to be announced and sent upon confirmation.
Come in person to learn about Smokinya, ESC, this project, reimbursement and ask your questions.
Participation is obligatory, an option is to join via Skype / Hangouts apps.
Read more details in the infopack.
Important! Read the info pack carefully, it contains important details.
This is learning program funded by the European Union.
You will be asked to organise a follow-up activity after the program.
Get to know all provided information in the info pack before you submit your application form.
Apply only when you know you want to participate and you have the dates of the training available.
Travel reimbursement is only sent to those who fully participate in all phases, including the follow-up and dissemination.
General applications are disregarded.
Want to learn about the benefits of our courses? Click here: https://smokinya.com/testimonials/
COST AND FEES
This project is funded by the ESC program: accommodation, food, materials, the program and the travel costs up to the maximum allowed amount are fully covered. No fees.
Maximum travel reimbursement for Bulgarians: number EUR per person.
Participation donation: number EUR given in cash upon arrival at registration in place. This amount is an investment in your learning and supports the hosting organization’s local activities.
Smokinya Foundation operates thanks to hundreds of volunteering hours per month and donations.
We ask a contribution of 30 EUR from all confirmed applicants.
Your donation covers some of our administrative and organisational expenses and supports Smokinya Foundation’s dream to establish youth-run international volunteering and training centre. In case the suggested donation amount is excessive for you, fill in the application form and contact us.
Apply by filling in the form: Application form.
Deadline for applications: 1st of July 2026
Website of the organizer: It is us
Should you have a question, contact us: info@smokinya.com.
By applying to this course you take responsibility and risks. Inform yourself about the regulation and potential risks. Smokinya Foundation cannot be held liable for any of the potential risks, and this post is only for informative and popularising purposes.
This program is co-funded by the European Solidarity Corps program of the European Union.
Финансирано от Европейския съюз. Изразените възгледи и мнения обаче принадлежат изцяло на техния(ите) автор(и) и не отразяват непременно възгледите и мненията на Европейския съюз или на Европейската изпълнителна агенция за образование и култура (EACEA). За тях не носи отговорност нито Европейският съюз, нито EACEA.
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.
