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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.
Time is flying by—this Tuesday marks one week since the volunteers first set foot in Marrachenik, and the work can’t stop. We’re continuing the work we started yesterday: helping the village residents, pulling weeds, cutting wood for storage, and continuing to clean up the pieces of wood at the school. Every day, we’re contributing, step by step, to making this space a better place. The social media team posted their first photos and videos promoting the project—which, I’d like to remind you, you can find on our social media channels.
Today was Italian cuisine day in the kitchen, and the specialty of the day was risotto, made by Italians, of course. And after lunch, it was time to rest.
The sun warmed up the afternoon, and most of the volunteers settled in comfortably to recharge their energy. While some slept, others took advantage of the shade under the trees to chat and play games. With each passing day, we feel closer and more comfortable with one another and with this new space.
In the late afternoon, we visited one of our neighbors, Staiko and his family. His energy was contagious, especially considering that he is 82 years old and still has the drive and ability to build a house. We helped him carry heavy stones and ended the afternoon at his home, gathered around a table full of food and drinks they had provided. We chatted, learned a few words in Bulgarian, and showed off our dance moves. While some volunteers were at his house, others continued their Italian-themed evening in the kitchen, enjoying a frittata and eggplant alla parmigiana to cap off the day’s work. At the end of the day, we got together to dance and have fun, strengthening our bonds.
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.
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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.
