Are you passionate about NGO communication, photography, and ethical storytelling? Join Servizio Civile Internazionale APS in Rome, Italy for a year-long ESC project at La Cittร dell'Utopia โ and develop real skills in journalism, graphic design, and fundraising while contributing to a culture of peace!
This is a unique chance to live in a historic, beautiful corner of Rome, work with an international NGO, and grow your skills in digital communication and human rights advocacy.
Curious about ESC? Read the complete guide: ESC complete guide
๐ฏ About the Project
SCI Italia is an international NGO promoting peace, intercultural dialogue, and active citizenship. As a volunteer, you'll contribute to the communication sector of the organisation โ building skills in photography, graphic design, interviews, fundraising, and ethical communication.
The full call for volunteers is available in the official documentation linked on the project page.
๐ Your Activities
๐ธ Photography and visual documentation
๐ค Conducting and managing interviews
๐ฐ Supporting the communication sector of an NGO
๐ก Ideation, creation, and implementation of fundraising campaigns
๐จ Improving graphic design skills with InDesign, Photoshop, and Canva
๐๏ธ Contributing to SCI's mission of promoting a culture of peace
๐ Engaging with human rights, solidarity, volunteering, intercultural dialogue
๐ Accommodation, Food & Transport
๐๏ธ A separate flat in "La Cittร dell'Utopia" with 3 shared double rooms (up to 6 international volunteers)
๐ณ Kitchen, living room, bathroom, Wi-Fi, washing machine
๐๏ธ Historic building with basic facilities (no centralised heating/AC โ humid in winter, cool in summer)
๐ณ Surrounded by a beautiful garden (and summer mosquitos!)
๐ Located in a student area close to the metro
๐ Working Schedule
โฐ 6 hours/day, 5 days/week (35h/week)
๐ 2 consecutive free days/week + 2 holidays/month
๐ Some weekend activities (compensated with reduced hours later)
๐ Participant Profile
โ Interest in the communication sector of an NGO
โ Interest in managing and conducting interviews
โ Interest in photography
โ Interest in fundraising campaigns
โ Interest in human rights, solidarity, volunteering, intercultural dialogue
โ Interest in increasing graphic design skills (InDesign, Photoshop, Canva)
โ Good Italian and English language skills
๐ Activity Topics
๐ณ๏ธ Citizenship and democratic participation
๐ก๏ธ Working against discrimination
๐ข Support to local Small and Medium Enterprises
๐บ๏ธ Eligible Countries
๐ฆ๐ฑ Albania ยท ๐ฆ๐น Austria ยท ๐ง๐ช Belgium ยท ๐ง๐ฌ Bulgaria ยท ๐ญ๐ท Croatia ยท ๐จ๐พ Cyprus ยท ๐จ๐ฟ Czechia ยท ๐ฉ๐ฐ Denmark ยท ๐ช๐ช Estonia ยท ๐ซ๐ฎ Finland ยท ๐ซ๐ท France ยท ๐ฉ๐ช Germany ยท ๐ฌ๐ท Greece ยท ๐ญ๐บ Hungary ยท ๐ฎ๐ธ Iceland ยท ๐ฎ๐ช Ireland ยท ๐ฝ๐ฐ Kosovo ยท ๐ฑ๐ป Latvia ยท ๐ฑ๐น Lithuania ยท ๐ฑ๐บ Luxembourg ยท ๐ฒ๐น Malta ยท ๐ฒ๐ฉ Moldova ยท ๐ฒ๐ช Montenegro ยท ๐ณ๐ฑ Netherlands ยท ๐ฒ๐ฐ North Macedonia ยท ๐ณ๐ด Norway ยท ๐ต๐ฑ Poland ยท ๐ต๐น Portugal ยท ๐ท๐ด Romania ยท ๐ท๐ธ Serbia ยท ๐ธ๐ฐ Slovakia ยท ๐ธ๐ฎ Slovenia ยท ๐ช๐ธ Spain ยท ๐ธ๐ช Sweden ยท ๐น๐ท Tรผrkiye ยท ๐บ๐ฆ Ukraine
๐ Activity Details
Location: Via Valeriano 3f 00145, Rome, Italy
Dates: 21 September 2026 โ 20 September 2027
Activity type: Individual volunteering
Project code: 2026-1-IT03-ESC51-VTJ-000404291
๐ Deadline
14 July 2026
๐ Apply
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/52331_en
๏ปฟโ๏ธ How to write a motivation letter for ESC volunteering that actually gets read โ and remembered.A motivation letter is often the single most important part of your ESC application, yet most people write them too generically or too formally to make an impact. This guide walks you through what to include, what to leave out, how to structure your letter, and how to express genuine motivation without sounding like everyone else. Whether you're writing your first letter or rewriting one that didn't work, this is the guide you need. ๐ https://youthworkshub.org/6061/
๐ค What is a supporting organisation in ESC volunteering โ and why does it matter for you? Most people know about sending and hosting organisations in ESC projects, but the role of the supporting organisation is far less understood โ and far more important than it appears. This article clearly explains what a supporting organisation does, how it fits into the structure of an ESC project, and how its involvement directly affects the volunteer's experience and support throughout the programme. A must-read if you want to fully understand how ESC is structured. ๐ https://youthworkshub.org/6051/
๐ก What do organisations actually look for in an ESC volunteer? Getting selected for an ESC volunteering project isn't just about ticking boxes โ it's about showing the right combination of values, attitude, and genuine motivation. This article digs into the skills and personal qualities that make a real difference during the selection process, and explains why some candidates stand out while others don't. If you want to understand what a strong volunteer profile looks like before you apply, this is essential reading. ๐ https://youthworkshub.org/13941/
๐บ๏ธ Which countries can apply for Erasmus+ and ESC? โ The complete and up-to-date country list. A lot of people assume Erasmus+ and ESC are only available to European Union member states โ but the reality is much more inclusive. Programme countries, partner countries, and special eligibility rules mean that young people from far more places can participate than most realise. This article provides the full, up-to-date list of eligible countries for both Erasmus+ and ESC, with clear explanations of what each status means for applicants. ๐ https://youthworkshub.org/15124/
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