Giosef Italy Giovani Senza Frontiere APS
Casapesenna (CE), Italy
⭐️ Activity Title
Il Paguro Youth Center: Leave your Print
🌍 What is the European Solidarity Corps (ESC)? The ESC is the EU programme that funds young people aged 18–30 (up to 35 for humanitarian aid) to volunteer on solidarity projects across Europe, with travel, accommodation, food, insurance and monthly pocket money covered. This overview explains who can join, the project types, durations and how to apply. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/esc
🔷 Activity Details
Description
Your main duty as a GIOSEF Italy volunteer will be to support and inspire young people from disadvantaged backgrounds through a variety of different activities and events that aim to create positive change in the community. You will support and participate in projects focused on communication, education, and youth engagement that will help you develop your skills and knowledge in media, social change, and intercultural collaboration. Together with local organizations that support the same values, you will help create welcoming spaces where young people from all across Europe and beyond will be able to grow, connect, share experiences, and learn from each other. This volunteering opportunity will give you the chance to discover new cultures, grow personally and professionally, and make a meaningful positive impact.
Find us on social media to learn more about what we do:
Instagram: @giosef_italy & @il_paguro_youthcenter
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Volunteers will stay at Il Paguro Youth Center, our youth hostel and community center. The space offers a shared work area with everything you may need, a cosy common room with games, a fully equipped kitchen, and a charming garden, where you can connect, play and relax with others.
Each month, volunteers receive a monthly allowance to cover food and pocket money. Travel costs to and from the project are reimbursed in accordance with EU budget guidelines, enabling you to focus on the experience without worrying about expenses.
Training during the activity
You will take part in an engaging training program that uses non-formal methods such as interactive workshops, group discussions, role-playing activities, and creative problem-solving exercises. The project will cover a range of topics, including facilitation techniques, workshop creation, intercultural awareness and sensitivity, effective social media strategies, and innovative approaches to youth engagement and empowerment. This hands-on approach will allow you to learn by doing, exchange ideas with peers, learn more about teamwork and leadership, and other practical skills.
Participant profile
We are looking for young people aged 18–30 who have a genuine passion about social work and supporting communities in disadvantaged and isolated areas, as well as working with youth at risk of marginalisation. This may include young people affected by social and economic barriers, such as limited access to quality education and work opportunities.
We particularly value participants who are committed to making a positive impact and are eager to gain a deeper understanding of the criminal influence in Southern Italy, moving beyond stereotypes.
Desirable skills and experiences (considered an asset, not exclusion criteria):
- Knowledge of Italian
- Experience with non-formal education methods
- Experience working with minors
- Event planning skills
✍️ How do you write a motivation letter for ESC and Erasmus+? Research the project first, then follow a five-part structure that shows motivation, relevant skills and learning goals. This guide includes a full annotated example, how to adapt it per activity, and the mistakes that cause rejection. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/esc-motivation-letter
💡 How do you prepare a strong Erasmus+ or ESC application? Read the call carefully, write specific motivation, show skills with examples, and state clear learning goals. This guide gives 10 practical tips plus the common mistakes that lead to rejection. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/erasmus-application-tips
🔑 Key Information
Activity dates
A total of 41 week(s) during the period 01/11/2026 to 15/08/2027
Activity location
Via Raffaello IV Traversa, 5, Casapesenna (CE), Italy
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Albania, Algeria, Armenia, Aruba, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bonaire Sint Eustatius and Saba, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Curaçao, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, French Polynesia, French Southern and Antarctic Territories, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kosovo * UN resolution, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, New Caledonia, North Macedonia, Norway, Palestine, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saint Barthélemy, Serbia, Sint Maarten (dutch part), Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, St Pierre and Miquelon, Sweden, Syria, Tunisia, Türkiye, Ukraine, Wallis and Futuna
Activity topics
Social challenges
Citizenship and democratic participation
Education and training
Employment and entrepreneurship
Creativity and culture
Deadline for applications
No application deadline
Project code
2025-2-IT03-ESC51-VTJ-000386286
⚖️ What's the difference between ESC and Erasmus+? The ESC is for volunteering and solidarity, while Erasmus+ is broad learning mobility (study, training, youth exchanges). This guide compares age, funding, duration and application route, and includes a "choose this if…" decision guide. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/esc-vs-erasmus
🔗 Official Project Page
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/54211_en
🔐 How do you register on the ESC Portal? You create an EU Login with two-factor authentication, then complete your profile on the official ESC Portal. This step-by-step guide also fixes common problems like "0 opportunities" and the country-list lock. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/register-esc-portal
🩺 What insurance do ESC volunteers get? Every ESC volunteer gets free group insurance (currently Henner) that complements the EHIC and covers medical, accident, hospitalisation, liability and travel. This guide explains what's insured, the coverage period (home-to-return plus two months) and how your organisation enrols you. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/esc-insurance
🌍 What is ESC Humanitarian Aid Volunteering? It's the ESC strand (EVHAC) that sends people aged 18–35 to work full-time in countries outside the EU, after mandatory two-stage training. This guide details the training, the application steps and what's covered. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/esc-humanitarian-aid-volunteering
💰 Is ESC volunteering fully funded? Yes for core costs: travel is reimbursed by distance band (€28–1,735+), and accommodation, food, local transport, insurance, language support and daily pocket money are covered. This guide gives the official 2026 figures and the honest travel-band caveat — note there is no salary. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/is-esc-fully-funded
