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Hello! Welcome to the Wild Vibes recap. Since February 2025, we hosted 7 young people for 3 months and more in Mrachenik, rural village in the Sredna Gora region. All working together to renovate an old school into a volunteering and training center while connecting with rural life and locals.
We currently have two volunteer staying for 6-12 months and nine others staying for 3 months this summer!
If you wanna join, all the details are HERE
You can already apply HERE
We will cover weekly progress through the so-called “Weekly Recaps”. Here we will give a brief overview of what is happening in this little village called Mrachenik and report on our experiences.
ВАЖНО! Първо прочетете наръчника за успешно кандидатстване.
This week has been a beautiful adventure, entirely dedicated to caring for our shared spaceand preparing lots of surprises for the little ones. The common thread? Turning the hard work of cleaning into the joy of being together, involving everyone with a smile!Our mornings were a true team effort: we rolled up our sleeves to pull out weeds and give the main square a deep clean. It wasn’t just about looks; it was about making our streets safer and more welcoming for everyone. Seeing the space shine again was the first big gif we gave to the community, creating the perfect spot for our upcoming gatherings. In the afternoons, the energy shifted: tools away, creativity on! We dedicated ourselves to preparing Saturday’s games, organizing the spaces, crafting materials for the activities by hand, and thinking through every detail to ensure a safe and inclusive afternoon of fun for every child. And then, the cherry on top: preparations for Friday’s Cinema Night! Since we’re enjoying the movies indoors, we’ve transformed our cozy in to a magical cinema. With decorations, special gadgets for our young spectators, and the essential popcorn and drinks corner, we’ve created an intimate and festive atmosphere. From the morning sun during cleanup to the warm lights of the cinema cozy, this week reminded us that caring for our neighborhood is the best way to build communities full of joy. Everything is ready: we can’t wait to see the children’s happy faces over the next two days! ✨
IMPORTANT
Come in person to learn about Smokinya, Erasmus+, 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 carefully the info letter, it contains important details.
This is learning program funded by Erasmus+ programme.
That requires commitment. You will be asked to organise a follow-up activity after the program.
The program is intensive and challenging.
The program does NOT include cultural and touristic sightseeing.
Get to know all provided information in the info letter 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/
More information: Info letter
COST AND FEES
This project is funded by ESC program: accommodation, food, materials, the program and the travel costs up to the maximum allowed amount are fully covered. No fees.
Smokinya Foundation operates thanks to hundreds of volunteering hours per month and donations.
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.
Should you have a question, contact us: info@smokinya.com.
This program is co-funded by the Erasmus+ / 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.
