Intro
A large-scale European Solidarity Corps volunteering opportunity is open in Italy, bringing together 12 different projects hosted across the Apulia region. Under STAY ACTIVE VOLUNTEER Vol. 5, volunteers will contribute to community-based initiatives focused on social challenges, education, citizenship, and culture while living and working in small Italian towns.
Project Overview
This call includes multiple hosting organisations and project themes. Volunteers must carefully review each project description and conditions before applying. Activities vary by host but are united by strong community involvement and long-term commitment.
๐ค Participation in local community and social projects
๐ซ Educational and training-related activities
๐ณ๏ธ Citizenship, democratic participation & civic engagement
๐จ Creativity, culture & cultural animation
๐ Long-term volunteering within small-town community life
Activity Dates
01 June 2026 โ 23 June 2027
Total duration: 48 weeks (10โ12 months, depending on project)
Application Deadline
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Application Deadline: 28 February 2026 (12:06)
Eligible Countries
Austria ๐ฆ๐น, Belgium ๐ง๐ช, Bulgaria ๐ง๐ฌ, Croatia ๐ญ๐ท, Cyprus ๐จ๐พ, Czech Republic ๐จ๐ฟ, Denmark ๐ฉ๐ฐ, Estonia ๐ช๐ช, Finland ๐ซ๐ฎ, France ๐ซ๐ท, Germany ๐ฉ๐ช, Greece ๐ฌ๐ท, Hungary ๐ญ๐บ, Latvia ๐ฑ๐ป, Lithuania ๐ฑ๐น, Luxembourg ๐ฑ๐บ, Malta ๐ฒ๐น, Netherlands ๐ณ๐ฑ, Norway ๐ณ๐ด, Poland ๐ต๐ฑ, Portugal ๐ต๐น, Romania ๐ท๐ด, Slovakia ๐ธ๐ฐ, Slovenia ๐ธ๐ฎ, Spain ๐ช๐ธ, Sweden ๐ธ๐ช
What Is Covered
๐ Accommodation provided by the host organisation
๐ถ Extra pocket money to buy food and cook at home
๐ฉบ Health insurance according to ESC rules
๐ถ Small-city living with no need for public transportation
Training and Support
๐ฎ๐น Italian language course twice per week
๐ Monthly training sessions organised by the coordinating organisation
โฐ Trainings usually take place in the afternoon or evening and are mandatory
Who Can Apply
๐ค Aged between 18โ30
๐ช Highly motivated and committed to long-term volunteering
๐ฏ Genuinely interested in the specific project topic
๐ฃ๏ธ B1 level of English required (Italian is a plus)
๐ฅ Video self-presentation is a plus
โ ๏ธ Applicants using generic or AI-written applications will not be considered
๐ซ No other job or European grant allowed during the project
โค๏ธ Applications motivated only by travel or personal reasons will not be accepted
Location
Projects are hosted across Apulia, Italy, including Molfetta, Bisceglie, San Vito dei Normanni, and Santa Maria di Leucaโsmall coastal towns known for strong community life and cultural heritage.
Application Method
Application Link:ย https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/49377_en
Infopack & Project Descriptions:ย https://www.incomolfetta.eu/stay-active-volunteer-vol-5/
Applicants must read all project descriptions carefully before applying.
โ ๏ธ Important Notice
1๏ธโฃ Source of Information
This announcement has been prepared based on the information provided by the project coordinator.
2๏ธโฃ Responsibility for Content
The project coordinator is solely responsible for the accuracy, details, and updates of the opportunity content.
3๏ธโฃ Right to Modify or Withdraw
Coordinating organisations reserve the right to make changes after publication โ including dates, activity details, or application deadlines โ or to withdraw the announcement entirely.
4๏ธโฃ Disclaimer of Liability
YouthWorks Hub is not responsible for any such changes, updates, or cancellations made by the project coordinators.
๐ก Final Note:
All listings are shared for informational purposes only. Please always verify details directly through the official project coordinator or programme website before applying.
