Join a meaningful ESC volunteering opportunity in Genoa with La Comunità, a social cooperative working with minors and families in vulnerable situations. As a volunteer, you’ll actively contribute to the educational and social development of young people through daily activities, support, and engagement.
💡 Activity Type:
Individual volunteering opportunity focused on youth education and social support.
🏢 Host Organization:
La Comunità società cooperativa sociale onlus
(Coordinated by P.E.CO. – Progetti Europei di Cooperazione)
📍 Location:
Genova, Italy
📆 Period:
10 September 2025 – 10 March 2026
⏳ Duration:
6 months
📚 Fields:
Education, Social Work, Youth Empowerment
💬 Language(s):
English is required for application. Basic Italian is helpful but not mandatory.
🎯 Eligibility criteria (Who can apply?):
Young people aged 20–30 from the following countries:
🇦🇹 Austria, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, 🇭🇷 Croatia, 🇨🇿 Czech Republic, 🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇪🇪 Estonia, 🇫🇮 Finland, 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇭🇺 Hungary, 🇱🇻 Latvia, 🇱🇹 Lithuania, 🇲🇹 Malta, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇳🇴 Norway, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇷🇴 Romania, 🇸🇰 Slovakia, 🇸🇮 Slovenia, 🇸🇪 Sweden, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇺🇦 Ukraine
🧪 Responsibilities / tasks:
• Assist educators in daily routines (school pickup, homework help, creative and outdoor activities)
• Organize games, workshops, and sports sessions for children and youth
• Support shared meals and community engagement
• Contribute to a safe, supportive environment for young people from difficult family backgrounds
🌟 Why to join?
Gain experience in social work and youth development while living in beautiful Genoa. This is a chance to make a difference in the lives of young people, grow professionally, and develop interpersonal skills.
📩 Application info:
Send your CV and motivation letter in English.
Apply via: https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/47183_en
💰 Compensation:
• 6 EUR/day pocket money
• Food allowance or shared meals
• Travel reimbursement according to ESC rules
• Shared accommodation in Genoa
🌐 Official link:
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/47183_en
