8 – 11 October | Istanbul, Turkey

This forum aims to strengthen the quality, impact, and recognition of volunteering activities within the European Solidarity Corps by bringing together volunteers, youth workers, mentors, coordinators, and young people from diverse backgrounds. Through the exchange of experiences, peer learning, networking opportunities, and interactive discussions, participants will explore the role of volunteering in fostering solidarity, active citizenship, personal development, and employability.

The forum will provide a space for stakeholders to reflect on challenges and good practices in ESC volunteering, enhance cooperation among organizations and support structures, and discuss how volunteering experiences can contribute to the development of competences, community engagement, and long-term social impact.

This activity is part of an ESCNET activity organized by the Turkish National Agency for ESC. NET is a tool for National Agencies to support the ESC Program and enhance its impact.