Looking to support youth from diverse backgrounds while living in the beautiful city of Genoa? “ESC Volunteering with Teens and Children” invites you to take part in dynamic educational and cultural activities that uplift young people in multicultural neighborhoods. If you’re ready to animate, inspire, and connect — this opportunity is for you!
💡 Activity Type
Individual volunteering (ESC)
🏢 Host Organization
Il Ce.Sto Cooperativa Sociale
Coordinated by: P.E.CO. – Progetti Europei di Cooperazione
📍 Location
Genoa, Italy
📆 Period
10 September 2025 – 10 March 2026
⏳ Duration
6 months
📚 Fields
Youth work, Non-formal education, Intercultural learning, Social inclusion
💬 Language(s)
Basic English required, willingness to learn Italian
🎯 Eligibility criteria (Who can apply?)
Applicants must be at least 20 years old and available for the entire project period.
Open to participants from:
🇦🇹 Austria, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, 🇭🇷 Croatia, 🇨🇿 Czech Republic, 🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇪🇪 Estonia, 🇫🇮 Finland, 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇭🇺 Hungary, 🇱🇻 Latvia, 🇱🇹 Lithuania, 🇲🇹 Malta, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇳🇴 Norway, 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇷🇴 Romania, 🇸🇰 Slovakia, 🇸🇮 Slovenia, 🇸🇪 Sweden, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇺🇦 Ukraine
🧪 Responsibilities / tasks
– Animate and run social and educational games for kids and teens
– Organize cultural workshops, sports, or community events
– Support afterschool tutoring activities
– Promote intercultural exchange and inclusion
– Collaborate with local volunteers and youth workers in Genoa
🌟 Why to join?
– Make a real difference in young people’s lives
– Live in a vibrant Italian city with a rich cultural mix
– Build hands-on experience in youth work and intercultural education
– Receive continuous mentoring and training from experienced staff
– Join an international volunteer team and expand your network
📩 Application info
Apply by 10 July 2025 at 23:59 (CET) via the ESC Portal.
CV and Motivation Letter must be submitted in English.
💰 Compensation
✅ Pocket money: €6/day
✅ Food allowance or meals provided
✅ Shared apartment (double/triple rooms) in Genoa
✅ Travel costs reimbursed according to ESC rules
✅ Full training cycle by National Agency and hosting team
🌐 Official link
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/47182_en
