Project Type: European Solidarity Corps Volunteering
Location: Padova, Italy 🇮🇹
Application Deadline: 15 November 2025
Application Link: https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/48486_en
Host Organisation: Xena Centro Scambi e Dinamiche Interculturali in cooperation with Associazione Popoli Insieme ODV
🌟 About the Project
Join Popoli Insieme, one of Italy’s most respected organisations working for refugee integration and social inclusion. 🇮🇹
Through this European Solidarity Corps project, you’ll become an active part of the association’s daily work, helping asylum seekers and refugees build a new life in Italy while promoting cultural understanding and community solidarity. 🌍
Volunteers will assist with everyday activities, help coordinate community events, and support social inclusion initiatives that bring locals and migrants together through meaningful collaboration and dialogue.
🎯 Your Role & Main Tasks
- 🏠 Support asylum seekers and refugees in their daily needs and interactions with local services
- 🤝 Visit and help maintain reception apartments
- 🎉 Take part in organising cultural, social, and sports events
- 🌿 Join community gardening and outdoor activities
- 🗣️ Assist in communication, awareness campaigns, and volunteer engagement
- 💬 Help coordinate meetings and gatherings to foster inclusion and understanding
Every task is guided by social operators, ensuring that your contribution is meaningful, safe, and well-structured.
👥 Participant Profile
This project is ideal for volunteers who are:
- 🌍 Passionate about social work, integration, and community engagement
- 💛 Open-minded, empathetic, and motivated to help people from diverse backgrounds
- 🗣️ Willing to learn Italian (basic knowledge appreciated but not required)
- 🙌 Interested in contributing to refugee support and inclusion projects
- 🤗 Ready to adapt and collaborate with local staff and international peers
No previous experience is required — just motivation and a genuine interest in social change.
🏡 Accommodation, Food & Support
- 🏠 Shared housing in Padova with other volunteers or locals (single/double rooms)
- 🍽️ Food, accommodation, and pocket money fully covered
- 🚌 Public transport card provided for city mobility
- 🌐 Wi-Fi available in common spaces (may vary by location)
- 💬 Regular supervision and mentoring provided by Popoli Insieme team
🧭 Training & Learning Opportunities
- 🇮🇹 Italian language lessons and integration courses
- 🧠 Thematic training on refugee inclusion, conflict mediation, and community work
- 🗣️ Non-formal education sessions to strengthen your communication and teamwork skills
- 💡 Opportunities to participate in intercultural workshops and local events
📅 Application Deadline
🕓 15 November 2025 – 23:59 (CET)
