๐ฎ๐น ESC Volunteering in Sicily: Support At-Risk Youth in Menfi! ๐ ๐๐ค
Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of young boys? ๐ฎ๐นโจ Istituto Walden is looking for two motivated ESC volunteers (1 male, 1 female) to join their housing community in Menfi, Sicily. You will support educators in a shelter for boys (14-18 years old), helping them with rehabilitation and social inclusion through daily life support, workshops, and educational activities. If you have a background in social work or psychology and want to experience the authentic Sicilian lifestyle, this 6-month journey is for you! ๐๐๐
๐ Did You Know? Menfi is famous for its "Inycon" wine festival and its stunning beaches, which have consistently won the "Blue Flag" for water quality for over 20 years! ๐ท๐๏ธ
Your Missions & Tasks
๐ Educational Support: Helping with homework, language lessons, and basic education.
๐จ Creative Workshops: Organizing cooking, theatre, music, or art sessions for the residents.
๐ Community Life: Preparing shared meals, keeping the house welcoming, and supporting daily routines.
๐บ๏ธ Social Inclusion: Accompanying the youngsters on trips to discover the local area and culture.
Accommodation & Financial Support
๐ Living: Shared flat in Menfi with double bedrooms, a kitchen, and a dining room.
๐ฐ Pocket Money: โฌ6 per day + โฌ100 monthly allowance for food.
๐ฅ Benefits: Health insurance (Henner), travel reimbursement, and an online Italian course are provided.
๐๏ธ Schedule: Max 35 hours per week with 2 consecutive days off (not weekends).
Key Information
Eligible Countries
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia
Apply Now
๐ Official ESC Portal: Apply Here
๐ Requirement: CV and Motivation Letter must be in English.
โ ๏ธ Important Notice
This project specifically looks for candidates with a background in Social Work or Psychology who are ready to live in a small town environment.
