🇮🇹🤝🌍 European Solidarity Corps Individual Volunteering in Italy – STAY ACTIVE VOLUNTEER Vol. 5: Civic Engagement, Education & Cultural Projects across Apulia 🇮🇹✨

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.
🤝 Participation in local community and social projects
🏫 Educational and training-related activities
🗳️ Citizenship, democratic participation & civic engagement
🎨 Creativity, culture & cultural animation
🌍 Long-term volunteering within small-town community life

Activity Dates
01 June 2026 – 23 June 2027
Total duration: 48 weeks (10–12 months, depending on project)

Application Deadline
📅 Application Deadline: 28 February 2026 (12:06)

Eligible Countries
Austria 🇦🇹, Belgium 🇧🇪, Bulgaria 🇧🇬, Croatia 🇭🇷, Cyprus 🇨🇾, Czech Republic 🇨🇿, Denmark 🇩🇰, Estonia 🇪🇪, Finland 🇫🇮, France 🇫🇷, Germany 🇩🇪, Greece 🇬🇷, Hungary 🇭🇺, Latvia 🇱🇻, Lithuania 🇱🇹, Luxembourg 🇱🇺, Malta 🇲🇹, Netherlands 🇳🇱, Norway 🇳🇴, Poland 🇵🇱, Portugal 🇵🇹, Romania 🇷🇴, Slovakia 🇸🇰, Slovenia 🇸🇮, Spain 🇪🇸, Sweden 🇸🇪

What Is Covered
🏠 Accommodation provided by the host organisation
💶 Extra pocket money to buy food and cook at home
🩺 Health insurance according to ESC rules
🚶 Small-city living with no need for public transportation

Training and Support
🇮🇹 Italian language course twice per week
📘 Monthly training sessions organised by the coordinating organisation
⏰ Trainings usually take place in the afternoon or evening and are mandatory

Who Can Apply
👤 Aged between 18–30
💪 Highly motivated and committed to long-term volunteering
🎯 Genuinely interested in the specific project topic
🗣️ B1 level of English required (Italian is a plus)
🎥 Video self-presentation is a plus
⚠️ Applicants using generic or AI-written applications will not be considered
🚫 No other job or European grant allowed during the project
❤️ 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 Leuca—small coastal towns known for strong community life and cultural heritage.

Application Method
Application Link: https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/49377_en
Infopack & Project Descriptions: https://www.incomolfetta.eu/stay-active-volunteer-vol-5/
Applicants must read all project descriptions carefully before applying.

⚠️ Important Notice
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💡 Final Note:
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