The “Volunteers for Strong Communities” Project is an educational initiative developed by the Hategan Foundation, together with the Plai Cultural Foundation and the Flight Foundation, aimed at young people aged 16 to 24 who are eager to actively contribute to the development of the Timișoara community.
The project includes weekly mentorship sessions and volunteering opportunities within local events and community projects. At the end of the program, participants will receive a certificate attesting to the skills acquired and a level of training recognized by the partner organizations, providing them with an advantage for future opportunities.
Participants will have the opportunity to experience firsthand the challenges of volunteering and to contribute to initiatives that are important for the local community. The program involves 9 local NGOs that organize some of the most relevant events in Timișoara, offering participants access to diverse experiences and practical insight into how community projects are developed and implemented.
Through this exposure, young people will discover different roles and forms of involvement while developing a broad range of skills related to volunteering and teamwork.
The mentorship sessions will take place weekly between April and June, while participants will also be directly involved in activities and events organized in Timișoara.
The program offers:
- development of leadership and teamwork skills
- hands-on volunteering experience within major local events
- opportunities to build connections with organizers and professionals in the field
- a volunteer certificate recognizing the competencies acquired
Terms and Conditions – “Volunteers for Strong Communities” Program
- Purpose of the Program
The “Volunteers for Strong Communities” Program, organized by the Hategan Foundation in collaboration with the Plai Cultural Center and the Flight Foundation, aims to develop volunteering, teamwork, leadership, and civic engagement skills among young people through a combination of mentorship sessions and volunteering opportunities within relevant events in Timișoara.
- Eligibility
The program is addressed to young people aged between 16 and 24 who are interested in active and responsible community involvement.
- Program Structure
The program runs from April to June and includes:
- 10 weekly mentorship sessions
- opportunities to participate in local events and projects
- Participants’ Obligations
Participants undertake to:
- actively and responsibly participate in all program activities
- comply with the schedule and requirements communicated by the organizers
- maintain an open, collaborative, and learning-oriented attitude
- engage in the proposed practical activities
- Conditions for Receiving the Certificate
In order to receive the participation certificate, participants must cumulatively fulfill the following conditions:
- attend at least 8 out of the 10 mentorship sessions
- comply with these regulations throughout the entire duration of the program
- Code of Conduct
Participants are required to:
- respect all members of the program (participants, mentors, organizers)
- adopt ethical, responsible, and professional behavior
- respect diversity and avoid any form of discrimination or inappropriate conduct
- Communication
Official communication will take place through the channels established by the organizers.
Participants are responsible for regularly monitoring the information communicated.
- Participants’ Rights
Participants benefit from:
- access to all mentorship sessions included in the program
- opportunities for practical involvement in local projects and events
- Organizers’ Rights
The organizers reserve the right to:
- modify the structure or schedule of the program, with prior notice to participants
- terminate the participation of individuals who fail to comply with the regulations or who disrupt the program’s activities
- Use of Image (Photo/Video)
By participating in the program, participants agree to be photographed and/or filmed during activities. The resulting materials may be used by the organizers for communication and promotional purposes (online and offline) without further notice.
- Personal Data Protection (GDPR)
The personal data collected within the program will be used exclusively for the organization and implementation of the program. The organizers undertake not to transfer such data to third parties without the participants’ consent, except where required by law.
- Minor Participants
For participants under the age of 18, written consent from a parent or legal guardian is required.
- Withdrawal from the Program
Participants have the right to withdraw from the program at any time, provided they inform the organizers in advance. Withdrawal does not automatically entitle participants to receive the participation certificate.
- Force Majeure
The organizers reserve the right to modify or temporarily suspend program activities in cases of force majeure or unforeseen circumstances, without being held liable.
- Confidentiality
Participants undertake not to publicly distribute internal information, materials, or content related to the program without the prior consent of the organizers.
By registering for and participating in the program, participants confirm that they have read, understood, and accepted these Terms and Conditions.