🇮🇹 ESC Volunteering in Italy 🇮🇹 Intercultural Festival Experience 🎭

Introduction

The “No Borders Festival” is a group volunteering activity hosted at the University of Calabria, bringing together 14 international volunteers. The project creates a dynamic space where local and international communities connect through culture, creativity, and shared experiences. The main focus is on inclusion, intercultural dialogue, and active citizenship, encouraging participants to challenge stereotypes and build mutual understanding.

Objectives of the Project

This initiative aims to create meaningful interaction between cultures while promoting participation and collaboration through non-formal learning.

🌍 Encouraging intercultural dialogue and inclusion
🤝 Building connections between local and international communities
🎯 Promoting active citizenship through participation
🧠 Challenging stereotypes and fostering mutual understanding

Your Role as a Volunteer

Volunteers are involved in all phases of the festival, from preparation to implementation and follow-up.

🎨 Co-creating the festival programme with international participants
🍲 Organizing intercultural activities such as food stands and exhibitions
🎤 Supporting workshops and interactive sessions
📸 Documenting the festival through photos, videos, and interviews
📦 Assisting with logistics, setup, and event coordination
🗣️ Promoting activities and engaging participants during the festival

Accommodation, Food and Transport

All arrangements are organized within the University of Calabria campus, ensuring a fully immersive experience.

🏠 Accommodation provided on campus
🍽️ Food expenses covered by the hosting organisation
✈️ Travel reimbursement up to 309€ or 395€ depending on country

Training and Learning Experience

Participants will be actively engaged in different learning phases throughout the project.

🧩 Team-building activities during the preparation phase
🗣️ Language learning and communication sessions
📢 Training on dissemination and visibility
🎪 Hands-on involvement during festival implementation
📝 Participation in evaluation and follow-up activities

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Participant Profile

The project is designed for young people who are ready to engage in a multicultural and dynamic environment.

🌱 Aged between 18–30 and motivated to participate
🌍 Open to intercultural experiences and diversity
🎭 Interested in arts, culture, and creative expression
📱 Skills in communication, social media, or storytelling are valued
🤹 Flexible, proactive, and team-oriented attitude

Activity Details

📅 Start Date: 23/05/2026
📅 End Date: 05/06/2026
📍 Location: University of Calabria, Rende (Cosenza), Italy
🧩 Activity Type: Volunteering teams

Activity Topics

🗳️ Citizenship and democratic participation
🎨 Creativity and culture

Eligible Countries

🇦🇱 Albania 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇨🇾 Cyprus 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇪🇪 Estonia 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇬🇷 Greece 🇭🇺 Hungary 🇱🇹 Lithuania 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 🇲🇹 Malta 🇲🇪 Montenegro 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇲🇰 North Macedonia 🇵🇱 Poland 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇷🇴 Romania 🇷🇸 Serbia 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇪🇸 Spain

Deadline

Application deadline: 08/05/2026 23:59

Links

🔗 Application Link: https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/51009_en

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