The project "VOLUNTEER-STEP FORWARD" is associated with meeting / 2 / volunteer from Italy in NGO "Navigator" in the city of Pazardzhik, Bulgaria. The aim is through direct and indirect participation in the activities and work of the host organization "Navigator", volunteers carry out activities envisaged under the project to acquire new knowledge and skills, competencies / informal education /. Personal example, teamwork, communication, a new language, explore new customs and traditions will enrich the volunteers and give them:• The opportunities for acquiring knowledge and skills for the work of youth NGO• Build communication skills and working with children and young people• Acquisition of language skills / written and spoken Bulgarian language /• Direct work with projects• Acquisition of skills for teamwork.• Acquisition of creativity and inovation methods in the approach to working with young people from different age groups.• Creating new friendships and dating• Getting to know the customs and culture of the host country.• Understanding the natural and cultural attractions in Pazardzhik and Bulgaria.• Social and intercultural skills.• European identity.Duration of the project activities volunteers - 12 / twelve months / 01/03/2016 - 28/02/2017 /Activities:Volunteers will participate in educational activities, educational services, social support, informal activities and other supporting initiatives of the host organization. Their role will be consistent with the capabilities and competencies. The activities of volunteers will always be under the direction of a supervisor. Volunteers will have the opportunity to represent their country and culture by organizing food, exhibitions, slide shows - personal project. Volunteers will participate in educational activities educators by helping young people from different age groups. The activities will be primarily aimed at understanding the leisure time of young people to work on projects Association "NAVIGATOR", promotion of volunteering.Parties associated with the implementation of the project are Bulgaria and Italy