About the Opportunity
Are you passionate about sustainability, community work, and social inclusion? Join Associazione Antigóna and JUKUS GmbH in Graz, Austria, for a transformative ESC experience supporting local community centers that promote healthy lifestyles, civic participation, and environmental awareness.
You’ll become part of a multicultural team creating positive change in Graz’s neighborhoods — helping organize community events, promoting sustainable practices, and connecting residents of different backgrounds and generations. The project empowers volunteers to take real action for a more inclusive, environmentally conscious society.
🕒 Activity Period: 1 February 2026 – 31 January 2027
⏳ Duration: 12 months
🏢 Host Organizations: Associazione Antigóna & JUKUS GmbH
📍 Location: Graz, Austria
💼 Activity Type: Individual Volunteering
💰 Compensation: 330 €/month (food), 210 €/month (pocket money), accommodation, transport, and insurance covered
🌟 Project Focus Areas
🌍 Community engagement and inclusion
🌿 Environmental sustainability and food sharing
🚴♀️ Active, healthy lifestyles
🗣️ Civic participation and social awareness
💬 Intercultural learning and cooperation
💡 Volunteer Tasks
✨ Support the organization of local community events and neighborhood initiatives
🌱 Participate in food-sharing networks and anti-food-waste campaigns
🏡 Contribute to local green-space maintenance and sustainability actions
🤝 Connect with residents of different generations and backgrounds
🎨 Assist with communication, visibility, and social media content for the centers
💬 Promote eco-friendly practices and healthy living habits among the community
🧭 Ideal Participant Profile
🌍 Italian resident, aged 18–30
💬 Communicative, proactive, and organized
🌿 Genuinely interested in sustainability and community development
🎨 Comfortable using office tools and social media platforms
🧠 Background or curiosity in social work, education, or pedagogy is appreciated
🗣️ Motivated to learn German (English is sufficient to start)
📄 Application documents must be in English or German
🏠 Accommodation, Food & Support
Volunteers will live in a student dormitory in Graz, in a single room within a shared apartment. You’ll receive €330 per month for food and €210 pocket money for personal expenses.
Your round-trip travel from Italy to Austria will be fully reimbursed, and you’ll get a public transport pass or bicyclefor local commuting. Full health insurance is covered under the EU ESC program.
You’ll also take part in three official trainings (pre-departure, on-arrival, and final), a German language course, and continuous mentoring to ensure both personal and professional growth.
🌍 Why Join This Project
🌿 Take action for sustainability and eco-friendly living
💬 Engage with communities and promote inclusion
🌍 Experience life in beautiful Graz, a city of culture and creativity
🎓 Improve your skills in teamwork, organization, and social communication
❤️ Live a full year of learning, collaboration, and positive change
🌐 Application Link
Apply now via the official EU Youth Portal:
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/48751_en
📅 Application Deadline: 15 November 2025
