🌍 ESC Volunteering in Italy – Supporting Minors & Refugees in Padova 🇮🇹

Empower Vulnerable Youth and Promote Social Inclusion Through Community Work

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🏛️ Host Organisation

XENA Centro Scambi e Dinamiche Interculturali
in partnership with EQUALITY Cooperativa Sociale
Padova, Italy

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🌍 About the Project

Become part of a life-changing ESC volunteering experience in Padova, Italy — supporting unaccompanied minors, victims of human trafficking, and young people facing social marginalisation.

This project focuses on social inclusion, education, and empowerment, giving volunteers the chance to contribute directly to the well-being and integration of young residents. Volunteers will assist in daily community life, help create a safe and positive environment, and promote equality, respect, and active citizenship.

You’ll be part of a dedicated team that works every day to:
🤝 Build social ties and foster relationships based on respect and trust
🏠 Support daily routines such as cooking, cleaning, and managing shared spaces
🌱 Help young residents gain autonomy and self-confidence
💬 Accompany minors to social or health services
🎨 Organise educational and creative workshops
💼 Support orientation and job-seeking activities

This experience offers deep insight into community development, youth work, and social justice — and allows you to make a lasting impact on the lives of vulnerable young people.

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🏡 Accommodation, Food & Transport

🏠 Volunteers will stay in a shared flat in Padova with other international or local participants.
🛏️ Depending on availability, volunteers may have their own single room.
🍽️ A monthly food allowance and pocket money will be provided.
🚍 Volunteers will receive a bus card for local transport within Padova.

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🎓 Training & Learning Opportunities

📘 Italian language course (internal and/or external through Padova’s training centers)
🤝 Training on refugee integration, conflict mediation, and teamwork
🎯 Workshops on educative relationships, participative tools, and inclusion practices

Volunteers will gain professional experience in social and youth work, while also improving communication and cultural understanding skills.

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👥 Participant Profile

We’re looking for passionate and responsible young people (18–30 years old) who are:
✅ Motivated to work in the field of social inclusion and youth empowerment
✅ Respectful, empathetic, and ready to take initiative
✅ Basic knowledge of Italian is welcome (but not mandatory)
✅ Open to working flexible hours, including weekends and holidays (with rest days guaranteed)

This opportunity is ideal for those who wish to make a real social impact and gain valuable intercultural and professional experience in humanitarian work.

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🌍 Eligible Countries

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🗓️ Application Deadline

31 October 2025

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🔗 Application Link

🌐 Apply via European Youth Portal