Short-Term Volunteering Opportunity in Rural Development and Community Arts in Italy 2026
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Applicant criteria
NationalityNo specific nationality required
Age
- 18 - 35
Gender
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity FieldMusic, Art and Graphic Design, Others
Job locationItaly
Deadline2026-06-30
Opportunity description
Amaita Intercultura APS, in cooperation with Cooperativa Sociale Immaginaria A R.L. Onlus, offers a short-term volunteering opportunity in Sant'Angelo a Cupolo / Pastene, located in the Campania region of Italy. The project focuses on rural development, community culture, non-formal education, and creativity. Volunteers will take part in a variety of activities at the Il Borghetto Community Cultural Center, including community arts workshops, sustainable cooking initiatives, digital media projects, event organization, and support for local community activities in a small rural village near the city of Benevento.
Benefits and Advantages
- Accommodation provided at the Il Borghetto community center in the village of Pastene.
- Housing in a dedicated guest area with two bedrooms, a bathroom, a kitchen, and a living room.
- Opportunity to live in a small Italian rural village with approximately 600 residents.
- All project activities are located within a short walking distance (about 5 minutes) from the accommodation.
- Participation in practical workshops conducted in Italian.
- Opportunity to learn and practice the Italian language.
- Gain hands-on experience in community work, rural development, arts, digital media, and sustainable cooking.
- Work in an international and creative environment that promotes cultural exchange and non-formal learning.
Duties & responsibilities
- Applicants must be 18 to 30 years old.
- Have an interest in non-formal education and working with young people.
- Demonstrate flexibility and the ability to adapt to new environments and cultures.
- Be able to work effectively as part of a team.
- Have an interest in living and working in rural areas.
- Be active, creative, and highly motivated.
- Be willing to participate in a variety of community and cultural activities.
Eligibility criteria
- Participate in community arts workshops such as community music, social theatre, and community video production.
- Support the activities of Il Borghetto Community Center through maintenance work, gardening, and creative recycling projects.
- Take part in Bio-architecture workshops and activities focused on reusing and repurposing materials.
- Contribute to Soul Kitchen initiatives, including sustainable cooking workshops, foraging walks to collect wild plants and edible resources, and intercultural cooking events.
- Assist in organizing volunteer camps, artist residencies, and training courses.
- Participate in community events such as monthly exhibitions, summer camps, and local cultural activities.
- Create digital media content, including online radio programs, video podcasts, and digital storytelling projects.