Palma Nana Coop. Soc.
Palermo, Italy
โญ๏ธ Activity Title
Communities on work for social justice
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๐ท Activity Details
Description
This 3-month project will take place in Palermo and focuses on engaging young people in meaningful community work while addressing some of the social challenges present in the city. The project also aims to strengthen participantsโ understanding of European values such as solidarity, inclusion and active citizenship.Young volunteers aged 18โ30 from different European countries will take part in practical activities that support the local community. Throughout the project, volunteers will collaborate with local organizations working with people who experience social marginalization and limited opportunities.Volunteers will contribute to our work for social and environmental justice and will have the chance to bring their own ideas and creativity into the project. They will support educational and social initiatives for young people, and promote intercultural exchange by sharing their language, culture and experiences.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Shared rooms in an apartment in the historical centre of Palermo. The food allowance will be provided through food vouchers. Volunteers will receive a pocket money of โฌ 6,00 per day of activity. For the transportation the volunteers will receive a bus ticket.
Training during the activity
The participant will participate in the Online Linguistic Support scheme and will be involved in an Italian course of 20 hours in attendance. Moreover they will be involved in the on arrival training in Rome managed by the Italian National Agency.
Participant profile
We are searching for four young, motivated and flexible volunteers. Not a high level of enghlish will be required. No strong previous experience will be necessary to access the project, but a strong motivation to be open to transformation, not only at a personal level but also as a search toward social and environmental justice in the local ad the wider community.
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๐ Key Information
Activity dates
From 09/09/2026 to 23/12/2026
Activity location
Piazza Sant'Euno, 13-14-15, Palermo, Italy
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Portugal, Spain
Activity topics
Social challenges
Citizenship and democratic participation
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 21/06/2026 10:00
Project code
2024-2-IT03-ESC51-VTJ-000288989
๐ Official Project Page
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/52315_en
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