🌿 ESC Volunteering in Italy – “The Walking Forest” at the Satriano Carnival! 🇮🇹

💬 About the Project

Step into one of Italy’s oldest and most magical traditions — the Carnival of Satriano di Lucania! 🌿🎭
Hosted by Associazione Basilicata Link APS and organized in collaboration with Associazione Al Parco, this European Solidarity Corps team project invites 10 young volunteers to join the local community in bringing this centuries-old celebration to life.

In the heart of Lucano Apennine National Park, you’ll become part of “The Walking Forest” — helping prepare costumes, supporting eco-friendly festival initiatives, and experiencing a unique fusion of nature, culture, and art.

This is not just volunteering — it’s living a story where myth, tradition, and sustainability meet. 🌍✨

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📍 Location

Satriano di Lucania, Italy 🇮🇹
A picturesque village in southern Italy known for its murals, forested hills, and ancient carnival rituals. Volunteers will live in shared apartments in the town centre — surrounded by art, nature, and community life.

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📅 Dates

🗓️ 28 January – 18 February 2026

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👥 Participants

Open to participants aged 18–30 from:
🇦🇱 Albania, 🇦🇹 Austria, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina, 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, 🇨🇿 Czech Republic, 🇪🇪 Estonia, 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇮🇸 Iceland, 🇱🇻 Latvia, 🇱🇹 Lithuania, 🇱🇺 Luxembourg, 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇷🇴 Romania, 🇷🇸 Serbia, 🇸🇰 Slovakia, 🇸🇮 Slovenia, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇹🇷 Türkiye

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🎯 What You’ll Do

🌱 Create traditional ivy costumes and help organize the carnival
🎨 Contribute to mask-making, decoration, and festival setup
📸 Capture the celebration through video, storytelling, or photography
🌿 Support green actions — waste sorting and eco-friendly initiatives
🤝 Engage with locals, visitors, and other international volunteers

You’ll learn about folk traditions, local legends, and sustainable community living — while helping preserve a beautiful piece of cultural heritage. 🌲🎭

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🧭 Training & Support

Volunteers will take part in an orientation program led by the EFM team, and ongoing mentoring is provided. You’ll develop hands-on skills in communication, teamwork, sustainability, and event coordination.

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🍽️ Accommodation & Living

Volunteers will stay in double rooms in a local apartment, with access to all essential amenities.
Meals, accommodation, and local transport are fully covered by the ESC programme.

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👤 Volunteer Profile

Ideal participants are:

• Creative and proactive individuals
• Interested in art, folklore, and sustainability
• Comfortable with teamwork and hands-on activities
• Basic English required (Italian is a plus!)

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📅 Application Deadline

15 November 2025 – 12:30 (CET)

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🔗 Application Link

📄 Infopack: Click here
✍️ Application Form: Click here
🌍 Opportunity page on the European Solidarity Corps portal

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