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PIRINvolve - a 5-month ESC volunteering in Bansko, Bulgaria

Welcome to the application form for PIRINvolve! We are thrilled that you want to join us. This form helps us understand your motivation, skills, and whether this project is a good fit for you.
Welcome to the application form for PIRINvolve (Find your place - Connect - Contribute)!
This 5-month volunteering journey, hosted by Zarika Association, takes place in the vibrant mountain town of Bansko, Bulgaria, from November 3rd, 2026, to April 2nd, 2027. We are looking for four motivated volunteers to help us organize community events, deliver educational activities, and create content for our podcast and social media platforms.

Please make sure you have thoroughly read the PIRINvolve Info pack to understand the project objectives, planned activities, and living arrangements in our shared volunteer house. We want to hear your authentic voice—no need to use AI or "perfect" templates. Please answer honestly—we want to get to know the real you!

Personal & Basic Information

Full Name

Gender

Date of Birth

Nationality

Country of Residence

Email Address

Telephone Number

Do you need a visa to stay in Bulgaria for 5 months?

A
B

Do you consider yourself a person with fewer opportunities?

A
B

If yes, which kinds of obstacles are you facing?

Motivation & Fit

Why do you want to take part in the PIRINvolve volunteering project?

What specifically attracted you to this project?

Which of the planned activities do you find the most interesting and why?

What do you hope to learn or gain from this experience?

What do you find the most challenging about participating in this project?

Experience & Skills

Have you ever volunteered before?

A
B

Do you have experience working with teenagers or organizing events?

Do you have any experience or interest in podcasting, storytelling, or audio editing?

Are you comfortable with creating social media content (videos, graphics) and awareness campaigns?

Describe any experience you have working in a multicultural or international team.

How would you describe your level of English?

Project-Specific Practicalities

Are you available for the full duration from November 3rd, 2026, to April 2nd, 2027?

A
B

The project provides shared accommodation in Bansko with another volunteer of the same gender. How comfortable are you with this?

Do you have any specific ideas for a local initiative or workshop you would like to implement in Bansko?

What is one thing you're excited to experience in Bansko?

Attachments & Compliance

Please upload your CV in English:

Record a up-to-1-minute video of you sharing why you would like to join PIRINvolve. Upload it and share an accessible link with us:

Confirmation: I have read the Info pack and understand the project objectives and living conditions.

Data Protection: By submitting this application, I consent to Zarika Association processing my personal data for recruitment purposes related to PIRINvolve.

Zarika Association is committed to preserving your personal information and privacy, and takes all necessary organizational and technical measures to do so. You give your approval to the organization to process your information for the purpose of implementing the project PIRINvolve by completing the information above. Personal information is gathered and processed strictly for this purpose. You have the right to view and update your personal information at any time, as well as to have it deleted, transferred, or objected to. Your personal information is treated as a professional secret by us, and we safeguard it in line with applicable legal rules (international, European and national) and best practices. Note that you have the right to cancel your consent to the processing of your personal data at any time by contacting us at gdpr@zarika.org. Kindly contact us at this email if you have any further questions. By submitting the information above you agree to the data protection regulation.