🌍 This ESC Individual Volunteering project takes place in Porcia, Italy 🇮🇹 from 09 February 2026 to 15 June 2026.
The project is hosted by the Equestrian Rehabilitation Center “Anche noi a Cavallo” in collaboration with the association Giovanni Paolo II, focusing on animal-assisted interventions and social inclusion.
📅 Activity Dates
09 February 2026 – 15 June 2026
📍 Location
Via Mantova, 22, Porcia, Italy 🇮🇹
🏷 Activity Type
Individual Volunteering (ESC)
🎯 About the Project
🐴 Support animal-assisted therapeutic, educational and recreational activities
🌿 Work in a green countryside environment with indoor and outdoor spaces
🤝 Contribute to social and educational services for families and youth
💡 Engage, encourage and empower young people to develop confidence and skills
🌍 Collaborate between “Anche noi a Cavallo” and Giovanni Paolo II association
The Equestrian Rehabilitation Center is a specialized center for animal-assisted interventions, offering inclusive and supportive services in a safe environment.
🏠 Accommodation & Financial Support
🏡 Shared apartment (4 volunteers) in Porcia center
🛏 Two double bedrooms, kitchen and bathroom
🚶 Located within the Giovanni Paolo II Pastoral Center
💰 Pocket money provided
🍽 Additional food allowance if volunteers cook their own meals
🍳 Fully equipped kitchen available
🎓 Training & Learning
📚 ESC training cycle
👥 Support in creating opportunities for young people
🌱 Personal development: confidence, self-belief, teamwork and awareness
🗣 Encouragement to learn Italian language
💬 Full-time learning experience in a safe environment
👤 Participant Profile
💛 Highly motivated to work with people with disabilities
🐎 Positive attitude toward animals (experience with horses appreciated)
🤝 Responsible, proactive, patient and flexible
🇮🇹 Motivated to learn Italian
🏠 Able to share a flat with other young Europeans
✨ Dynamic, respectful, sensitive and team-oriented
ESC is a full-time learning experience, not a vacation.
🌍 Eligible Countries
🇦🇹 Austria, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇨🇾 Cyprus, 🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇲🇹 Malta, 🇪🇸 Spain
🏷 Activity Topics
Health and wellbeing
⏰ Application Deadline
28 March 2026 – 00:00
🆔 Project Code
2024-1-IT03-ESC51-VTJ-000237333
🔗 Official ESC Opportunity Page
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/49827_en
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