Do you love working with teenagers, sports, and creative activities? Join NO BORDERS and Centro IRDA in Milan, Italy for an ESC volunteer experience at a vibrant youth center where children and teens come for after-school activities, friendship, and support!
This is a unique chance to be part of a dynamic team, contribute to youth development, and live in one of Italy's most exciting cities.
Curious about ESC? Read the complete guide: ESC complete guide
๐ฏ About the Project
Centro IRDA is a vibrant youth center for children and teenagers, where they can join after-school activities, connect with friends, and get the support they need. As an ESC volunteer, you'll work closely with educators and young peoplein a wide range of creative, educational, and sports activities.
๐ Your Activities
โ๏ธ Helping kids and teens with homework to keep them on track at school
๐ถ Assisting with workshops on music, radio, sports, art, and more
๐ค Supporting educators in organising sports activities
๐ก Coming up with new ideas to engage the local community
๐ Sharing your volunteer experience and promoting European opportunities among young people
๐ฑ Assisting with social media and writing blog posts
๐ธ Showcasing the center's activities by taking photos
๐ Accommodation, Food & Transport
๐๏ธ Shared apartment with double rooms, bathrooms, and a comfortable eat-in kitchen
๐ฎ๐น Live with young Italians and other ESC volunteers
๐ถ โฌ6/day pocket money (paid monthly)
๐ฅ โฌ160/month food allowance
๐ Monthly public transport pass for commuting
โ๏ธ Travel expenses reimbursed per European Commission guidelines
๐ Training
๐ On Arrival Training organised by the Italian National Agency
๐ Mid-Term Evaluation
๐ค Training with the coordinator and mentor of IRDA
๐ Participant Profile
โ Ready to work with teenagers and young people
โ Loves socialisation and communication, easily bonds with young people
โ Ready to play sports and do workouts in any weather
โ Willing to do arts and play games
โ Patient, creative, communicative, open-minded
โ Positive, proactive, and adaptable
โ Able to cooperate with educators
โ Motivated to learn Italian and communicate with locals
โ CV and motivation letter in English
โ ๏ธ Check your spam folder for emails from the organisation!
๐ Activity Topics
โ๏ธ Social challenges
๐คฒ Reception and integration of refugees and migrants
๐ณ๏ธ Citizenship and democratic participation
๐ Education and training
๐จ Creativity and culture
โฝ Physical education and sport
๐ก๏ธ Working against discrimination
๐บ๏ธ Eligible Countries
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 ๐ฑ๐ป Latvia ยท ๐ฑ๐ฎ Liechtenstein ยท ๐ฑ๐น Lithuania ยท ๐ฑ๐บ Luxembourg ยท ๐ฒ๐น Malta ยท ๐ณ๐ฑ Netherlands ยท ๐ต๐ฑ Poland ยท ๐ต๐น Portugal ยท ๐ท๐ด Romania ยท ๐ธ๐ฐ Slovakia ยท ๐ธ๐ฎ Slovenia ยท ๐ช๐ธ Spain ยท ๐ธ๐ช Sweden
๐ Activity Details
Location: Milan, Italy
Dates: 7 September 2026 โ 28 February 2027
Activity type: Individual volunteering
Project code: 2024-2-IT03-ESC51-VTJ-000278042
๐ Deadline
12 June 2026
๐ Apply
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/52388_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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