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AUM AND CEVOS ASSOCIATIONS

ARE LOOKING FOR

15 INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEERS
TO HOST IN SASCHIZIȘOARA
(SACHIZ & SIGHȘOARA, ROMANIA)

Project Co-Funded by

OCT 2 4
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2023 - M ARCH 2

Individual long term 240 Euro Travel Tickets Accomodation City

6 months per Month Full Budget Sighisoara, Romania
 HOST ASSOCIATIONS OVERVIEW
ALEXANDRA
(ADA)
Mentor/Coach
Financial &
Development
Manager

FLORENTINA
(FLORI)
Project coordinator
Romanian
Language
Facilitator

ANDREI
Mentor/Coach
Operational
Manager

AUM and CEVOS associations were created in 2018 and 2019, in Sighisoara city and Saschiz village, in Transylvania
area, and are full time coordinated by the 3 youth workers presented above :) Our commitment and main purpose is
promoting and using volunteering as the main tool for creating a better society and open minded communities,
organizing non-formal educational activities for kids, youngsters and adults in the urban and also in the rural area.

Both associations received the LEAD Quality ESC label till 2027 so we have all the needed resources to focus on
three strategic development directions as Education, Community services/events and Culture from five different
categories as social, environment, sports, art and local economy counting as usually on the support of the ESC and
local volunteers who will decide to join our 2nd team of 2023 and bring their knowledge, experience and good vibes.

The main office is in the main street of Sighisoara (photo bellow) and we are right now on the process to open one
also in Saschiz.
 LEGACY
If you want to find out more about AUM's and CEVOS's projects and volunteers since the beginning till present
moment we encourage you to check us on all channels mentioned below by just clicking on them. You will discover
our universe and we are sure that you will directly be motivated to join us and live this experience with us :)

AUM website AUM Facebook AUM Instagram AUM YouTube AUM Tik Tok
CEVOS website CEVOS Facebook CEVOS Instagram CEVOS You Tube CEVOS Tik Tok

VALUES AND #
Hope Respect Trust Love Change #theAUMway

Solidarity Volunteering Purpose Forgiveness #smallvillagebigdreams

TESTIMONIALS OF PREVIOUS ESC VOLUNTEERS

Would you recommend volunteering in Saschizișoara with AUM and CEVOS?

"YES, is a really cute and nice work “YES, is a wonderful partnership of

environment, the coordinators are really
friendly and close, they make us fell like home.
For the moment it's an incredible experience
and I know it will be more amazing in the
future!" Silvia, from Spain (Zaragoza)
during the 2023 1st group of ESC volunteering
associations, that is attracting
wonderful people. The projects are all
about the community and the personal
development of the volunteers."
Claudia, from Spain
during the 2022 ESC volunteering

"It's a great experience, I fell totaly

part of a family here, especially
"For many reasons! First of all, because Alexandra and Florentina
because we leave together 20
(the associations coordinators) are positive, energetic,
people in the same big house. The
pensioned and really charismatic people. Moreover, not only
most great part is to learn how to
they are available for any kind of issue you might have but also
leave and work all together !"
they make you feel like a part of a big family welcoming and care
Cecilia from France
for you. Then, the big number of volunteers of this association
during the 2023 ECS volunteering
help the experience to be funnier and diversify the group in
order to make the project unique and have different
perspectives and inspirations.” Daniela, from Italy
during the 2022 ECS volunteering

PURPOSE
Through AUM and CEVOS we are delivering Complementary Educational Programs using non-formal methods for
children, young people and adults promoting volunteering as one of viable solutions to the challenges facing the
community and aiming at building a more inclusive society. Till present moment we coordinated more than 15 complex
volunteering projects on EVS and ESC and hosted more than 200 international volunteers for short and long term. We
love our work and we are sure that all the activities developed will bring a great added value for our communities!
MISSION
We identify resources, offers quality educational complementary programs based on non-formal methods and
promote volunteering as an active model of involvement for Sighisoara and Saschiz children, young people and
adults mobilizing the communities to adopt a responsible and supportive behavior. "Kill them with love and
kindness" is one of our personal motto's and "Be the change you want to see in the world" is the professional one!

VISION
We want to form at least 2 responsible based communities on solidarity, involvement and responsibility to
generate positive and sustainable change in society, to support the development of the young generation and to
share with our present and future volunteers all our knowledge, experience and life secrets for a general well being.
"All people have a beautiful heart but sometimes their behavior is not the best" so we want to help them discover
the best version of themselves, to gain self confidence and courage to create for them a beautiful life.

Q & A's
1. What is the best way to travel to Sighisoara?
Choosing green transport or the normal one will be your choice. You can take a flight to Bucharest, Cluj Napoca or
Sibiu airport and after a train or a bus to Sighisoara. The average time travel is about 5 hours from Bucharest or Cluj
Napoca and about 2 hours from Sibiu (everything depends on your flight arrival time in Romania).

2. How is the weather in Romania?

The climate in Sighisoara it’s accentuated in winter with an average temperature of -5-10 C˚ (sometimes up to –15
C˚) and in summer with an average temperature of 25-30 C˚ (sometimes up to 40 C˚). Bring with you both winter
and summer clothes.

3. Do I have to pay for the utilities at the accommodation?

No, everything will be covered through the ESC program if you will use them responsibly (gas, electricity, water,
internet). You will sign a Self Responsibility contract at the check in and in case you will not respect it you will have
to cover the damages but everything is set in normal boundaries and will be explained to you, so no worries. We just
have to protect as much as possible the environment and be responsible.

4. Do I have to bring with me sheets?

No, we will offer you 1 set of bed sheets, 1 pillow and 1 blanket but we recommend you to bring your own towel.

5. What about washing my clothes?

You will have access to a washing machine and you will receive a support for drying the clothes but No hair dryer or
ironing machine or anything else which is particular.

6. Will I have to clean the accommodation place and the office?

Yes, you will have a cleaning schedule for the house with the rest of the volunteers, your room and also the
common spaces and also for the office with our team. We all have to be responsible. For the house you will have to
buy the cleaning products and for the office we will do it.

7. When I will have my Romanian bank account ?

The process to create the Romanian bank account is pretty quick, but you will have to wait for your credit card
during 3 or 4 day's. Be sure to have enough money to have solutions during this days (paypal, credit card from
country, cash, etc). In case needed we can provide you a part of your first allowance in cash, you just have to ask.
 Q & A's
8. Can I share my room with somebody I already know?
Yes, if you will come with a friend/partner you will be allowed to share your room with this person, just let us know in
advance.

9. Will I know the other volunteers before my arrival in Sighisoara?

Yes, you will all know each other because after the registration we will have our WhatsApp group with everybody
so maybe you can also plan your trip together.

10. Do I have to collect all my travel tickets for reimbursement?

No, if you will take a flight we need from you only the boarding pass. If you will take a green transport option we will
have to talk in particular about it. In any case, despite the amount that you will actually use for your transport you
will receive as reimbursement the full amount allowed by the ESC program according to the distance from your
place to Sighisoara as 180 Euro, 275 Euro or 360 Euro.

11. Wil I have to sign a GDPR contract? GDPR = General Data Protection Regulation
Yes, you will be informed about it during the registration process and the document will be sent to you. All the
details in it are according with the EU legislation and officially needed.
ROLE OF THE VOLUNTEERS IN AUM & CEVOS
You will BE INVOLVED, you will PLAN, ORGANIZE and DELIVER different activities as non-formal educational
workshops for kids and youngsters inside the CEVOS After School program and the 3 Clubs of AUM (Art,
#harmoniousdevelopment and Soft Skills), informational campaigns, public events, skills development internal
trainings, free time inspirational workshops for adults, digital activities, helping our team in general to develop the
associations Strategic Development plan for 2023 - 2024 as the free time Complementary Educational Programs for
Sighisoara and Saschiz communities.

You will become friends with the

other 19 international volunteers
You will discover how beautiful life
can be and how great and useful is
You will become our colleague
this kind of work in an NGO
and we will count on your personal
experience and contribution You will discover our
lovely city and the You will have free
surroundings of time to travel
You will be sad at the end that Transylvania area.
time was passing really fast and
You will benefit of a complex
you still have a lots of TO DOs
personal and professional
on your personal list You will have development learning plan.
Romanian language
You will receive respect face to face courses
every week. You will have to follow our single
and trust from the
rule: "Nothing is wrong - Nothing is
coordinators team
right and Saschizișoara is the
You will be supported in any type of space free of judgement and
personal initiatives that you want to constraints!"
develop during your stay as long as they
are respecting our values

We are people with an open heart so we expect you to be the same!

Generally speaking, you will learn with us during this ESC volunteering experience to be a complete
YOUTH WORKER and to master the non-formal education methods as No.1 !!! You can be ready
after this time with us to build your own association, to cooperate with your support association in
their own projects, to get actively involved in your community development, to know yourself
better, to trust yourself, to count on an international network of friends and expanded family and to
be able to take a decision about your future steps without fear. Of course that we can't promise
you nothing because it depends only on you but for sure all this will be possible if you will also give
100% of your attention, dedication and enthusiasm !!!

DETAILS ABOUT THE PLANNED ACTIVITIES

In the bellow graphic you will find a general sketch of our planned activities for the final part of 2023 and beginning
of 2024 and please take in consideration that those can be adapted according to different situations that may
appear on the way. Usually we are following the general guidelines of the activities but we also adapt them
according to the volunteers personalities, likes and preferences. As you can see the plan is quite busy and this is the
reason why we need your support to make it happen !!! Responsibility and Seriousness is a MUST !!!
When we work WE WORK but when we have fun WE HAVE FUN !!!
 START THE JOURNEY
OCTOBER 2023 (4 working weeks) - Arrival Day in Sighisoara will be 1st October 2023
Welcome training - knowing each other, team building, etc. (1 week, daily from 10:00 to 18:00 with lunch break)
Topic training - checking our legacy, preparing the future action plan, creating the needed materials, social media
promo, empower the volunteers with the needed skills (1 week, daily from 10:00 to 18:00 with lunch break)
Promo week in schools for registering the participants for each AUM Club (Art 15 youngsters between 14-16yo,
#harmoniousdevelopment 15 kids 12-13yo and Soft Skills 15 teenagers 16-18yo) Module 1
Preparing the AUM English language workshops for adults (Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced)
Preparing the CEVOS Autumn day camp for kids in Cloasterf – a village close to Saschiz (5 days between 28 Oct -
5 Nov. with 4 h/day)
last week of the month (Session 1 of Module 1 for each AUM Club, Workshop 1 for each group of AUM English
classes)
OAT, On Arrival Training, online, 2023 October 23-27 - training provided by the Romanian National Agency
The annual Halloween Parade public event in Sighisoara citadel

NOVEMBER 2023 (5 working weeks)

Skills Development Internal Trainings – Peer2Peer and Learning by doing (every week during the 6 months 2
volunteers will facilitate a workshop for the rest of the group on a topic decided together later)
Session 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 of Module 1 for each AUM Club
Workshop 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 for each group of AUM English classes
Romanian language Course every week + 1 Group mentoring
CEVOS After School Program in Saschiz + common activities with a local partner association called Yoyo
English classes in Saschiz for adults

DECEMBER 2023 (2 working weeks)

From 20 December 2023 till 7 January 2024 everybody will have the Winter Holidays as free time so you can stay
in Sighisoara or return to your home country as you wish)
Skills Development Internal Trainings – Peer2Peer and Learning by doing
Romanian language Course every week + 1 Group mentoring
Session 7 of Module 1 for each AUM Club - closing Module 1 celebration
Workshop 7 for each group of AUM English classes
CEVOS After School Program in Saschiz + common activities with a local partner association called Yoyo
English classes in Saschiz for adults
Digital activities as social media, podcasts, articles, videos, etc.
Christmas celebration and maybe a public show

“We are what we

repeatedly do.
Excellence, then, is not WINTER HOLIDAYS
an act, but a habit”
Aristotle
 CONTINUE THE JOURNEY
JANUARY 2024 (3 working weeks starting with 8 January 2024)
Coming back to the office - general meeting for the next 3 months together
Promo week in schools for registering the participants for each AUM Club (Art 15 youngsters between 14-16yo,
#harmoniousdevelopment 15 kids 12-13yo and Soft Skills 15 teenagers 16-18yo) Module 2
Session 1 and 2 of Module 2 for each AUM Club
Maybe we will continue also with the English classes for adults for another group in Sighisoara and Saschiz but
maybe not depending also on how busy and tired you will be - we will decide this together
CEVOS After School Program in Saschiz + common activities with a local partner association called Yoyo
Skills Development Internal Trainings – Peer2Peer and Learning by doing
Romanian language Course every week + 1 Group mentoring

FEBRUARY 2024 (5 working weeks)

Session 3, 4, 5 and 6 of Module 2 for each AUM Club
preparing The Martișoare for the 1st of March spring celebration public event/initiative
MTE, Mid Term Evaluation, face to face - evaluation training provided by the Romanian National Agency
Group mentoring
Skills Development Internal Trainings – Peer2Peer and Learning by doing

MARCH 2024 (4 working weeks)

1st of March spring celebration public event/initiative
Session 7 of Module 2 for each AUM Club - closing Module 2 celebration
Special workshops for the SEEDS Program – empowerment program for youngsters (maybe not sure yet)
Closing the ESC program experience, Youth Pass creation
Goodbye Party

THE END OF THIS JOURNEY

Now, as a final conclusion after all this ... We really need YOU for make all the above mentioned activities happen !!!
The idea of creating this AUM Clubs and the CEVOS After School Program was born during this year based on the
experience of our actual ESC volunteers but they will leave at the end of August so we need another strong team to
put them in practice for the future!!!

You will be delivering all the sessions and workshops in groups / in teams of 5 and you will be 20 volunteers in total
so more than enough for dividing as good as possible the working time and also the free time.
You will receive all the needed support and preparation from us as the coordinating team and also from the 5 Senior
volunteers who are still with us in Sighisoara as Lara, Cecilia, Nurcan, Irome and Olena. The ladies started their
journey with us in February 2023 and because they like it so much they asked for prolonging it till the end of
December so no worries at all! You are in really good hands !!!

We are sure that you will do an amazing job and all your participants will be more than happy!
We are already proud of you and grateful that you choose our team to learn, grow and have fun !!!
We tried to cover and give you details about each category of activity to be able to understand our plan so sorry if it
is to much at a time :))))
LOGISTICS & PRACTICAL ARRANGEMENTS

FOOD

Each volunteer will receive monthly 150€, in Romanian currency by transfer in his/her personal bank account open
after his/her arrival in Sighisoara. The transfer will be done in advance in the 1st of each month.

POCKET MONEY

Each volunteer will receive monthly 90€, in Romanian currency by transfer in his/her personal bank account open
after his/her arrival in Sighisoara. The transfer will be done in advance in the 1st of each month.

TRANSPORT BUDGET

Without counting the amount you actually used for your arrival, you will receive as reimbursement the full amount
as 180€, 275€ or 360€ according to the distance band from your home city to Sighisoara established by the EU
Distance Calculator Platform. In addition you can receive extra budget if you decide to use green transport options
include walking, cycling, transit, carpooling, car sharing, and green vehicles.

HEALTH INSURANCE

Each volunteer will have to bring his/her own EHIC card = European Health Insurance Card in case you have it plus in
addition each volunteer will be registered and receive the free medical insurance for ESC program called Henner.
For more details about the insurance plan and coverage please click HERE.
 ROMANIAN LANGUAGE COURSES

Each week in the first 2 months and once per week in the last 4 months the volunteers will have face to face
interactive Romanian language courses based on the booklet that you can check HERE.

WORKING PLAN

Each volunteer will work between 5 - 7 hours per day, 4 days per week, Friday is a free day called as Personal
Development Day, weekends are free or in case the volunteer will work on weekend he/she will receive the free days
later, plus will receive a total number of 12 free days during the mobility (2 days every worked month). Each volunteer
will sign with AUM a Learning Agreement = Volunteering Contract and you can check a draft HERE.

YOUTH PASS CERTICATE

At the end of the mobility each volunteer will receive his/her personal official certificate based on the gained key
competences described HERE. For the learning process and filling the certificate each volunteer will have the full
support of his/her mentor.

CONSOLIDATE MENTORSHIP

Each volunteer will have support from Alexandra or Andrei as well prepared Mentors / Coach's for personal and
professional support. The Mentorship sessions will be held monthly individually and also in the big group for the
best possible learning and growing results.

PROFESSIONAL GUINDANCE

All the volunteers will receive from the coordinators personal and group support in implementing the planned
activities and will benefit of particularly planning sessions, topic trainings, skills development sessions, constructive
feed back, evaluation and anything will be needed based on the ESC program rules mentioned also in the Info Kit
find HERE.
 ACCOMMODATION

The Volunteer's Castle is the designated accommodation for all volunteers, and its location is conveniently close to
both the citadel and the AUM office and workspaces.

The Castle features a total of 9 bedrooms, 7 of which are double occupancy and 2 of which are triple occupancy,
each equipped with a private bathroom for added privacy and comfort.

Additionally, the Castle has a communal kitchen and dining area where volunteers can prepare and share meals,
fostering a sense of community and camaraderie among volunteers. This shared space also allows volunteers to
bond over shared interests, experiences, and cultures, contributing to a more enriching and rewarding
volunteering experience. Overall, the Volunteer's Castle offers a comfortable and accommodating environment
for volunteers during their stay.
PROFILE OF THE FUTURE VOLUNTEERS
Official studies are saying that professional and accomplished success is not obtained only with "hard work" but
includes a collection of skills and personal characteristics which one person can have or can gain through different
experiences. For the group of October 2023 volunteers we are looking again for people with the basic of the
following characteristics:

Self-motivation
Don't compare yourself Not afraid to ask for help
to others
A volunteer who knows
Contrary to appearances,
exactly what he/she wants
Most often, comparing yourself to asking for help is not a sign of
and has very clearly defined
others brings frustration, inversion weakness but an act of
goals. He/she do not need to
and resentment. A successful courage. Those who do the
be pushed from behind, they
volunteer knows this and will not performance know that no one
are determined and do not
fall into the dangerous trap of can reach the performance
give up easily when they hit
excessive competitiveness. without asking others for help.
obstacles.

A self-taught volunteer

No person has succeeded and will ever succeed in progressing remaining

in a state of self-sufficiency and having the impression that he/she knows
everything. High-performing volunteers are always curious, eager to
develop, surpass themselves, adapt and understand how things work.

Don't panic in crisis situations

High-performing volunteers are not the ones who start yelling, accusing or leave when crisis situations arise. But,
on the contrary, there are those who "calm the waters", relax the atmosphere, come up with solutions and
manage to get the team out of the apocalyptic mood.

Has a positive attitude Admits own mistakes It is authentic

Most of the time in this type of
projects there is pressure, there
are deadlines and there is an
emotional load. Volunteers who
are successful have learned to
deal with the unpleasant
situations inherent avoiding
adopting a cut mayonnaise
attitude, maintaining a positive
tone and a balanced attitude
even in the most difficult
moments.
It is not easy for anyone to accept
Both at the interview and during
that he/she made a mistake and/or
the project there are volunteers
to receive negative/constructive
who try to pretend to be what
feedback. High-performing
they are not and this can be
volunteers have the modesty to
seen from the plane.
admit that they were wrong, to
Authenticity is one of the
apologize, to make things right and
characteristics of successful
to make sure that it won't happen
volunteers because they don't
again. We don’t punish the
need to prove anything to
mistake, we only encourage the
anyone.
truth.
 Knows how to ask for
Take responsibility
what he/she wants
High performing volunteers are
It is not enough to know
honest and take responsibility for
what you want but you need
their actions. If things don't go well,
to know how to ask for what
they simply admit it and don't blame
you want, in order to get the
the situation, colleagues, participants,
desired result. Sometimes
AUM’s team, European Commission
we don’t know what you
or the ESC program.
wish for if you don’t tell us
exactly.

Not interested in being perfect

The need for perfection has a dangerous boomerang effect. Not only
does it not help the respective person to become perfect but it further
distances him/her from this desired goal. Successful volunteers are not Knows when to say
interested in perfection but are interested in learning and experiencing "No"
new things.
There are situations when
you need to know how to say
"No" because not all
opportunities and activities
deserve your "Yes".
Has a professional outfit/behavior Successful volunteers know
exactly when to decline a
In addition to the clothes the volunteers have a general conduct request when what is being
appropriate to their position. Namely, he/she treats everyone with asked of them is too much
respect and at the same time, they are punctual, keep their promises, for them.
present their points of view clearly and concisely but without having the
attitude that everyone must come to them "to get the light". Nobody
has the only and the best answer.

Passionate about volunteering in

general

Passion is one of the most important

ingredients for success because it sets the
person, his/her energy and his/her brain in
motion, animates the curiosity to learn more in
the field and helps him/her overcome all the
challenges inherent
in the project.
 RESOURCES CREATED BY FORMER
VOLUNTEERS
What is it like to volunteer through #EuropeanSolidarityCorps ? What can you learn, what do you take home with you and
how can this experience help you in the future? Find out the answers of the volunteers who were part of our long-term
projects in 2021 - Volunteers Q&A - Summer 2021 Interviews

What is Sighisoara? and why should you join our team? Come with us to get a glimpse of Sighișoara, the long term group 1
of volunteers of 2023 February - August

Anti bullying series - 6 episodes explaining the types of bullying and offering solutions to raise awareness of this behavior
and its effects and promoting respect, kindness, self-acceptance and openness. "What goes around comes around" Anti-
bullying Series

Sexual education series - a non-formal education program of 8 episodes through which we were informing and educating
the young people (high school students) about subjects related to sex education with the aim of acquiring the knowledge
and level of awareness necessary for a healthy lifestyle. The main goal was to promote understanding, tolerance,
acceptance and respect both for oneself and for others. "Healthy LOVE" Sexual Education series

A podcast in which our former volunteers and ex-facilitators Kasia and Lukas are talking about AUM and it's values and
what means to be an AUM volunteer and ESC program.
The AUMthentic Talk

What is CEVOS? An artistic short movie created by our amazing and gifted volunteers during their experience.

Are you ready to discover AUM and CEVOS association as the Saschizișoara team and family?
HOW TO APPLY? ...
BUT PLEASE DO IT ONLY IF YOU ARE 100% DECIDED

THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

You are between 18 - 30 yo
You are coming from an EU country
You didn't do a long term EVS / ESC project before (more that 2months)
You are at least medium level in EN
You have an idea about the ESC program and non-formal education or you are open to learn
You don't have any restrictions for traveling
You are motivated, open-minded and pro-active
You are aware that you will step out of your comfort zone and you are whiling to do it
You accept to leave and work in a large international group
You can give at least one person as a reference for you

STEP 1 - THE REGISTRATION (DOCUMENTS)

OPTION 1 TO APPLY: OPTION 2 TO APPLY:

Send us directly an email on
asociatiaaum@gmail.com or
cevosaschiz@gmail.com with your CV,
the Application Form filled and signed that
you can download from HERE and a Short
Video Clip (max. 3 minutes) as your motivation to
join us as volunteer for 2023 - 2024 telling us
who you are and why you want to become a
volunteer? You will receive an answer from us in
max 3 days.
Use directly the registration link of the PASS
platform from HERE. After you contact us we
will answer you through the email and we will
request you kindly to come back to us with the
Application Form filled and signed that you can
download from HERE and a Short Video Clip as
your motivation to join us as volunteer for 2023 -
2024 telling us who you are and why you want to
become a volunteer? You will receive an answer
from us in max 3 days.

PLEASE APPLY ONLY IF YOU ARE SURE ...

STEP 2 - THE REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION
We have a limited number of volunteers that we can host starting with October 2023 as only 15 international volunteers
If all the eligibility criteria mentioned above will be met we will directly accept the volunteers in the order of their
application so this is the reason why we ask you to register only if you are 100% decided and sure that you want to be part
of our team
We have a deadline for registrations 15 September 2023 but we really encourage you to do it asap to be sure that you have
your place reserved. Our volunteering places are really wanted!
Alexandra (Ada) will be directly in charged with the registration process
We will stay in contact first by email and after by WhatsApp being faster and more personal so please be sure that you
have the app on your mobile number mentioned in the Application Form sent by email. My mobile is +40720196958.

STEP 3 - THE ONLINE MEETING

The confirmation of you being accepted you will receive it by email as it is mentioned in STEP 1 and we will have this
online meeting only to know each other directly and to be able to give you some extra answers or details.
GENERAL INFO

ROMANIA
Romania is located in Eastern Europe and our neighbors are:
Hungary, Ukraine, Republic of Moldavia, Black Sea, Bulgaria
& Serbia.
Our currency is LEU (LEI for plural) & the minor unit is BAN
(BANI for plural).

The main religion is Christian Orthodox but there are also others. Romania is not yet a SCHENGEN country but is part of EU
since 2007. There are General Hospitals and private Health Cliniques with top services to provide.

The countryside of Transylvania, Romania is a picturesque haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors can
enjoy scenic drives through rolling hills and mountain ranges, as well as experience traditional Romanian village life. The
region is also home to a wealth of historical and cultural treasures, including medieval cities, castles, and churches.

SIGHISOARA & EVERYDAY REALITY

Sighisoara is an old town (attested in the year 1280) in Mures Department, in the heart of Transilvanya region. It’s population
is almost 30,000 people (Romanians, former Germans and Hungarians). Is still the only inhabited Middle Age fortress of
Eastern Europe and it’s part of the UNESCO heritage.

Sighisoara is a walkable town with important places reachable within 10 to 20 minutes by foot, as well as buses and taxis
available. The nearest city, Targu Mures, is an hour away by regular buses. Tourism is the town's primary economic sector,
attracting both Romanian and foreign tourists to its natural beauty and architectural heritage. Visitors can enjoy numerous
attractions, including pubs, bars, restaurants, and terraces with breathtaking views of the Middle Age Fortress. Additionally,
there are three gyms and ample space for jogging.

Romania it’s a safe country and Sighisoara as touristic town it’s chosen also from the safety point of view. As everywhere in
the world it’s our responsibility to take care of our goods (the pick pocket cases can happen). The regular common sense of
self protection is applying here too. Hiking on unmarked paths in the woods can be dangerous due to the presence of wild
animals like bears, wolves, foxes, and wild pigs. Romanian society is generally conservative, with traditional families being the
majority. The locals are welcoming and friendly, and a polite attitude can go a long way. Women and men both work, and
children attend school or kindergarten.
Romania has a democratic-socialist political context with no street fights or riots. The cuisine is similar to the Balkans and
offers a diverse range of dishes, including meat, fruits, vegetables, vegetarian and vegan products, dairies, sweets, and
cakes. Local soups are a must-try.

The most important religious fests in Romania are: Christmas, Easter, Saint Mary, Saint Andrew and Rusaliile
50 days after Easter when de Holly Spirit arrives).

The standard working time in Romania is 40 hours/week, from Monday to Friday (with a lunch break). There are
no exceptions beside emergencies and specific economical fields. You as ESC volunteers will have around 30
hours/week according to the activities developed and free weekends.

Regarding Romanian people there are not specific behaviors to follow in order to react. Respect and politeness
are all you need to use. If you smile, people will smile with you! On the street and public places we appreciate clean
and well dressed people (casual clothes), always with shoes on. In some private houses the Romanians appreciate
to take off your shoes. In Orthodox churches and monasteries we appreciate a proper dress code (no provocative
clothes, always shoes on), no loud voice, a calm and respectful behavior.

Our city is fortunate to have a variety of small businesses that make it unique and special. Among them, we have
second hand shops where you can find unique items at affordable prices. Bakeries that offer delicious treats for
any occasion, and pubs that provide a cozy atmosphere to enjoy drinks and good company. These businesses are
an essential part of our community, adding charm and character to our city.
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