🌱 Project Overview
This European Solidarity Corps (ESC) Individual Volunteering opportunity takes place in Forlì, Italy 🇮🇹 and focuses on social inclusion, autonomy, well-being, and creative expression for adults with disabilities. Volunteers support everyday life, recreational moments, and creative workshops in a residential environment designed to foster independence and personal development.
🎯 Volunteering Activities
Volunteers will be involved in daily and creative activities, including:
🤝 Supporting residents in everyday routines that build autonomy and independence
🎨 Assisting with recreational activities and creative workshops
🧩 Encouraging personal interests, hobbies, and social interaction
🏠 Contributing to a supportive living environment focused on inclusion and empowerment
👥 Working closely with a multidisciplinary team in a community-based setting
🏡 Accommodation, Food & Transport
🏠 Shared apartment with other ESC volunteers, single room provided
🍽️ Shared kitchen, bathroom, and common living space
🚲 Bicycle provided for independent mobility in the city
🗓️ Working time: 32–35 hours per week, two days off per week and two holiday days per month (to be agreed with the supervisor)
🎓 Training & Learning Opportunities
🧠 Learning how to support people with disabilities and work in a team
🗣️ Italian language course offered
🌍 Trainings on volunteering, multicultural learning, and social inclusion
🤝 Opportunity to connect with other international volunteers hosted in the same city
👤 Participant Profile
🎂 Aged 18–30
🤍 Strong interest in working with people with disabilities
🔄 Flexible, motivated, and willing to get involved in daily community life
🗣️ Basic knowledge of Italian or a strong willingness to learn the language
📍 Project Location
Forlì, Italy 🇮🇹
🌐 Activity Topics
🤝 Social challenges
🧠 Health and wellbeing
🎨 Creativity and culture
🧭 Eligible Applicant Countries
🇦🇹 Austria, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇭🇷 Croatia, 🇨🇾 Cyprus, 🇨🇿 Czech Republic, 🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇪🇪 Estonia, 🇫🇮 Finland, 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇭🇺 Hungary, 🇮🇸 Iceland, 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇱🇻 Latvia, 🇱🇮 Liechtenstein, 🇱🇹 Lithuania, 🇱🇺 Luxembourg, 🇲🇹 Malta, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇳🇴 Norway, 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇷🇴 Romania, 🇸🇰 Slovakia, 🇸🇮 Slovenia, 🇸🇪 Sweden
📆 Activity Dates
A total of 44 weeks, from 07 February 2026 to 07 January 2027
⏰ Application Deadline
📅 Application Deadline: 10 January 2026 – 17:00
🔗 Application Link
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/49332_en
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