Funded Volunteering Opportunity in Italy in Youth Work and Culture 2026
Applicant criteria
- 18 - 30
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity description
Arte e Cultura Sociale has opened applications for a funded international volunteering opportunity under the European Solidarity Corps (ESC) in Moniga del Garda, northern Italy. The project will last 21 weeks.
The project is implemented at the Spazio Europa Youth Centre, an initiative that aims to empower young people through social, cultural, and non-formal educational activities. It also focuses on developing life and professional skills, encouraging community participation, and promoting cultural exchange.
The volunteer will help organize workshops and creative activities for young people between the ages of 10 and 25. They will also contribute to promoting Erasmus+ and ESC programs, supporting European mobility projects, and managing the project’s social media and digital communication activities.
This opportunity is suitable for young people seeking international volunteering experience in Italy and practical exposure to youth work, European project management, community engagement, and international teamwork in a multicultural environment.
Benefits
- Free accommodation throughout the volunteering period.
- A shared room with another volunteer of the same gender.
- A fully equipped apartment.
- Full coverage of accommodation costs.
- A monthly food allowance.
- Daily pocket money in accordance with ESC regulations.
- Coverage of travel expenses according to the Erasmus+ program budget.
- Free Italian-language courses through the European Commission’s online platform.
- Participation in training sessions organized by the Italian National Agency.
- Practical experience in European project management and youth work.
- The opportunity to work in an international and multicultural environment.
- A Youthpass certificate upon completion of the project.
Duties & responsibilities
- Contributing to the organization of social and cultural activities for young people.
- Supporting workshops delivered through non-formal education methods.
- Participating in activities at the youth centre.
- Encouraging young people to take part in community activities.
- Promoting Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps programs.
- Supporting European mobility projects.
- Assisting with social media management.
- Creating digital content to promote project activities.
- Contributing to the implementation of the digital communication strategy.
- Collaborating with local organizations and partners.
- Supporting the management of European projects.
- Helping organize events and cultural activities.
- Proposing and implementing a personal project during the volunteering period.
- Working as part of an international and multicultural team.
- Contributing to the inclusion of young people within the local community
Eligibility criteria
Applicants should:
- Be interested in working with young people.
- Be interested in European projects and mobility programs.
- Have an interest in social media management and digital communication.
- Be motivated to learn about European Union project management.
- Be responsible and committed to the volunteering tasks.
- Be able to work effectively as part of a team.
- Be independent and flexible.
- Have good social and organizational skills.
- Show initiative in developing and implementing a personal project.
- Be interested in online communication and social media.
- Be open to different cultures.
- Be registered with the European Solidarity Corps program.
Training
The volunteer will receive:
- Training organized by the Italian National Agency.
- Free Italian-language courses.
- Training in youth work.
- Training in European project management.
- Continuous support and mentoring throughout the project.
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