Youth Summer Fest 2026 is the 5th edition of a dynamic learning festival for young people, where participants create, facilitate, and engage in experiences for other youth, combining volunteering with skill development and cultural exchange. Over a 30-day period, volunteers will help transform Timișoara and Lugoj into a playground of creativity, collaboration, and community impact, while building practical skills in event planning, facilitation, and youth engagement.
About the Program
- Host Organization: Fundatia Judeteana pentru Tineret Timis
- Location: Timisoara, Romania
- Program Type: Volunteering / Youth Festival
- Duration: 30 days
- Program Dates: 19 July – 17 August 2026
- Activity Type: Volunteering teams
- Application Deadline: 10 April 2026, 23:59
- Project Code: 2025-1-RO01-ESC51-VTJ-000347797
Financial Benefits
- Accommodation provided in student dormitories (shared bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen)
- Food and pocket money: 9 euros/day
- Travel reimbursement according to Erasmus+ distance bands
- Visa fees are not covered
Training Provided
- Facilitation
- Media & promotion
- Logistics
- On-site mentoring and practical guidance throughout the activity
Participant Profile / Eligibility
- Age: 18 – 30 years
- Language: Conversational English
- Interests: Event planning, youth engagement, non-formal education
- Motivated to organize, facilitate, and participate in creative and educational activities
Activity Topics
- Citizenship and democratic participation
- Education and training
- Creativity and culture
Eligible Countries
- Albania, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden
How to Apply
- Apply only through the official Erasmus+ portal: Application Link
- Read the info pack for full details: Info Pack
- Submit your application before 10 April 2026, 23:59
Why You Should Join
- Gain hands-on experience in youth engagement and event facilitation
- Collaborate with international peers in a vibrant learning environment
- Enhance skills in creativity, leadership, and cultural exchange
- Make a real impact on local communities through youth-led activities
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