🌍 Fight Food Waste & Promote Sustainability in Brescia
📍 Brescia, Italy | Hosted by Tempo Libero Società Cooperativa Sociale ONLUS
📅 Dates: 1 September 2025 – 28 August 2026
🕓 Deadline to Apply: 28 August 2025
🔗 Official ESC Opportunity Page
📘 Infopack PDF
🍎 About the Project
Re-Grown is a 12-month European Solidarity Corps project in Brescia, Italy, focusing on circular economy, community aid, and environmental awareness. Volunteers will support the Ricolto project, which collects and redistributes surplus food to those in need while promoting eco-conscious habits.
🛠️ Tasks You'll Be Involved In
🥫 Organizing food donations & store inventory
👨🌾 Assisting in community gardening and farming projects
📦 Managing daily tasks in a food redistribution shop
📢 Running campaigns on food waste awareness
🌿 Collaborating with asylum seekers and local volunteers
🏡 Accommodation & Allowances
- Shared, fully equipped apartment in Brescia city center 🏠
- € pocket money + monthly food allowance 🍝
- Volunteers receive a bicycle 🚲
- Travel expenses reimbursed ✈️
🎓 Training & Development
- On-Arrival and Mid-Term Trainings (OAT & MTE)
- Online and in-person Italian language support
- Continuous mentoring and personal development
- Youthpass Certificate at the end 🎓
👤 Ideal Participant
✅ Motivated and communicative
✅ Eager to learn Italian 🇮🇹
✅ Enjoys teamwork and intercultural learning
✅ Passionate about sustainability and social solidarity
✅ Creative, flexible, and open-minded
