TDM 2000 ODV
CAGLIARI, Italy
โญ๏ธ Activity Title
On the Path to Solidarity - Brasilian Jiu Jitsu Week 2026
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๐ท Activity Details
Description
This activity is a Volunteering Team created to support the implementation of a big sporting event that is happening in September, that has been gathering Jiu Jitsu enthusiasts in Sardinia for over 10 years, proposing seminars and competitions, and which has become a reference point for sport, tourism and for the promotion of healthy lifestyles and intercultural dialogue through this powerful tool. An event that in addition to promoting sport and the active and healthy lifestyle, carries on a discussion of mutual respect, intercultural dialogue, personal values โโand global, and a closer look at the cultural sphere of sport. The volunteers will take service for 33 days and will cooperate in the preparation, implementation and evaluation of the event, supporting internal and external communication, logistics, dissemination, engagement of participants and facilitation of dedicated activities, besides its evaluation. More information about the event here: https://bjjsummerweek.com/
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
The project, funded by European Commission, covers part of travel costs (depending on the distance between Cagliari, Sardinia and the country of the participant), covers food and accommodation and guarantees a monthly pocket money and international medical insurance.
Training during the activity
The volunteers will receive a pre-departure preparation carried online, and an on arrival Training and orientation, held by the coordinating organization. They will be trained on: non-formal education, ESC and volunteering programs, cultural diversity, intercultural learning, living in a intercultural environment, healthy lifestyles, sports as a tool for social inclusion and wellbeing, Sardinian and Italian culture, information about the project, Youthpass and learning assessment.
Participant profile
We are looking for a volunteer with:
- a volunteer attitude connected to the ESC program;
- motivation to partecipate and willing to cooperate and to learn;
- able to speak English;
- interested in intercultural dialogue;
- other experiences in the volunteer field at local level, especially in sporting events;
- no special competences required.
It is not specifically required, however, practicing Brasilian Jiu Jitsu, Grappling, Martial Arts and sports in general, and having experience in event management, as well as other languages, will be a plus for the selection of the volunteer.
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๐ Key Information
Activity dates
From 22/08/2026 to 22/09/2026
Activity location
VIA SAN DOMENICO 37, CAGLIARI, Italy
Activity type
Volunteering teams
Looking for participants from
Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden
Activity topics
Education and training
Creativity and culture
Physical education and sport
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 26/06/2026 23:59
Project code
2025-2-IT03-ESC51-VTJ-000371730
๐ Official Project Page
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/52522_en
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