Host of the activity:
GSM – Gençlik Servisleri Merkezi is a Youth Services Center based in Turkey. GSM was established in Ankara in 1985 in order to contribute to the individual, social and cultural development of young people and to support their active participation in social and economic life.
What is Earthquake Solidarity?
- International Voluntary Work Programme
- Groups of young volunteers working together to
create an atmosphere of international solidarity between countries - Program was started in 1920
- Goal is to contribute to meeting the social needs that emerged as a result of the great
earthquake disaster
GSM goal:
- To contribute to meeting the social needs that emerged as a result of the great
earthquake disaster in our country through volunteerism - Volunteers can assist in the establishment of container living spaces to be created for earthquake victims
- Support logistics efforts for established living spaces
- Contribute to psycho-social support
programs and activities for children and youth - Work with the disabled and the elderly who need
care, provide public health, hygiene and cleaning services
Good to know:
- The volunteers can work 5-6 days a week in services such as helping
- A volunteer from abroad can take part in the studies for a minimum of 14 days and a maximum of 89 days
- Costs such as flight tickets, visas, travel health insurance are covered by the volunteer (more information in the document)
- Volunteers will stay in the bungalow houses of Mutlu Yasam Köyü
Workcamps list and dates:
- Earthquake Solidarity 1 – location Mezitli Mersin; 14.04-28.04.2023
- Earthquake Solidarity 2 – location Mezitli Mersin; 28.04-12.05.2023
- Earthquake Solidarity 3 – location Mezitli Mersin; 12.05-26.05.2023
- Earthquake Solidarity 4 – location Mezitli Mersin; 26.05-09.06.2023
- Earthquake Solidarity 5 – location Mezitli Mersin; 09.06-23.06.2023
- Earthquake Solidarity 6 – location Mezitli Mersin; 23.06-09.07.2023
- Earthquake Solidarity 7 – location Mezitli Mersin; 07.07-21.07-2023
- Earthquake Solidarity 8 – location Mezitli Mersin; 21.07-04.08.2023
- Earthquake Solidarity 9 – location Mezitli Mersin; 04.08-18.08.2023
- Earthquake Solidarity 10 – location Mezitli Mersin; 18.08-01.09.2023
- Earthquake Solidarity 11 – location Mezitli Mersin; 01.09-15.09.2023
Requirements:
More information in the info package.