About the Opportunity
ESC at Hopeland | Vitality Project is a European Solidarity Corps individual volunteering experience offering young people the chance to live and co-create for six months in a rural community based on care, solidarity, and sustainability. The project focuses on active citizenship, personal development, and community life, especially supporting young people with fewer opportunities through a self-directed volunteering approach.
What Will You Do?
🛠️ Contribute to the maintenance and daily life of Hopeland
🏡 Support hosting of groups, trainings, and residencies
🌍 Engage in outreach activities with the local community
🎨 Use your creativity, practical skills, and initiative in self-directed tasks
🤝 Co-create a nurturing and well-functioning community based on shared agreements
Learning & Personal Development
🌱 Experience community living and sustainable rural lifestyle
🧠 Develop autonomy, responsibility, and active citizenship skills
🤝 Learn through hands-on practice, reflection, and collective processes
📜 Youthpass certificate for recognition of learning outcomes
Accommodation & Practical Arrangements
⛺ Individual teepee tent with pallet bed and basic furniture
🚿 Outdoor showers and toilets, including compost toilets
🍳 Shared kitchen and roofed dining area
🥗 Communal cooking and shared meals during the week
🚐 Van available for transportation upon coordination
Participant Profile
🙋 Aged 18–30 (not older than 30 on the first project day)
🇮🇹 Legal residents of Italy (nationality may vary)
🌿 Ready to live in a rural environment with basic conditions
🤝 Open to intercultural community life and collective agreements
💪 Motivated for hands-on, practical activities and personal growth
Activity Dates
📆 From 09 March 2026 to 03 September 2026
Eligible Countries
🇮🇹 Italy
Application Deadline
⏰ 08 February 2026 | 20:14
Application Link
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/49660_en
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