Country: Romania
Location: Timișoara
Program Name: Youth Summer Fest 2026
Category: Summer Program
Funding: Fully Funded
Dates: July 19 to August 17, 2026
Duration: 30 Days
Applications are open for Youth Summer Fest 2026, a fully funded summer program scheduled to take place in Romania. The source states that the program is currently featured on the official European Union website and that its 5th edition will be organized in Timișoara from July 19 to August 17, 2026.
Youth Summer Fest is presented as more than a standard volunteer event. It is described as a learning festival where young people build experiences for other young people, strengthen their abilities through practical involvement, and contribute to real community engagement. The source further notes that dedicated volunteers help turn Timișoara and Lugoj into places shaped by creativity, teamwork, and community spirit.
Dates and Duration
The full program period is 30 days. It will begin on July 19, 2026, and end on August 17, 2026.
What the Program Covers
Participants will stay in a student dormitory in Timișoara. The accommodation setup includes shared bedrooms, bathrooms, and kitchen areas. In addition, each participant will receive 9 euros per day for food and pocket money. The source also explains that travel costs will be reimbursed in line with the official Erasmus+ distance band calculator. Any visa fee, if required, is not included in the funding.
Who Can Apply
To be eligible, applicants must be 18 to 30 years old and able to communicate in English at a conversational level. The source also highlights interest in planning and promoting events, willingness to organize and join different activities, and the ability or motivation to facilitate non-formal educational activities.
Countries Eligible for Participation
Eligible applicants may come from Albania, Algeria, Armenia, Aruba, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bonaire Sint Eustatius and Saba, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Curaçao, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, French Polynesia, French Southern and Antarctic Territories, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kosovo under UN resolution, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, New Caledonia, North Macedonia, Norway, Palestine, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saint Barthélemy, Serbia, Sint Maarten (Dutch part), Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, St Pierre and Miquelon, Sweden, Syria, Tunisia, Türkiye, Ukraine, and Wallis and Futuna.
Application Process
The source states that candidates must apply online using the application link provided at the end of the announcement.
