ASSOCIAZIONE DI PROMOZIONE SOCIALE JOINT
Food for Life A.P.S.
Torino, Italy
⭐️ Activity Title
Volunteering in an Ecofarm with Food for Life APS
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🔷 Activity Details
Description
Food For Life APS is a Social Promotion Association founded in Turin in 2016. Founded as a solidarity initiative to help vulnerable individuals through food, the association began collaborating with the Municipality of Turin in 2017 to support the homeless. Since 2018, we have expanded our operations to several Italian cities, including Genoa and Savona. Beyond tackling poverty and food insecurity by promoting human dignity, Food For Life APS aims to encourage healthy habits that protect the environment and support individual and collective physical and mental well-being. Volunteers be involved in: Land care, gardening, and caring for/milking the cows at the Ecofarm; Producing pastry products in the internal laboratory; supporting the distribution of meals to the homeless; assisting with catering activities and receiving guests and groups; oportunities to participate in meditation, Bhakti Yoga..
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Activities take place between Giovo Ligure (accommodation) and Pontinvrea (operational site), located in the hinterland of the Province of Savona.This is a rural setting, ideal for those seeking a deep connection with nature and a sustainable lifestyle. Rooms are single or double with shared bathrooms. This is a project involving a Hare Krishna community, therefore smoking, consuming any type of alcohol, or introducing non-vegetarian food is strictly prohibited. Two meals per day are provided at the farm. The European Union covers the costs of travel expenses, food, accomodation, health insurance and a daily pocket money of 6 euros.
Participant profile
We are looking for motivated young people who respect environmental values and the community's vegetarian philosophy. While previous experience is not required, a willingness to learn and a desire to live in a rural community setting are essential.
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🔑 Key Information
Activity dates
A total of 20 week(s) during the period 13/08/2026 to 31/12/2026
Activity location
Via Giolitti, 21, Torino, Italy
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine
Activity topics
Reception and integration of refugees and migrants
Environment and natural protection
Health and wellbeing
Creativity and culture
Nutrition and subsistence agriculture
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 10/08/2026 00:00
Project code
2024-2-IT03-ESC51-VTJ-000278366
🔗 Official Project Page
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/53644_en
