🇮🇹👣🤝 European Solidarity Corps Individual Volunteering in Italy – Small Steps for Big Changes through Youth Engagement, European Programmes & Community Activities in Palermo 🇮🇹✨

Intro
A short-term European Solidarity Corps volunteering opportunity is open in Italy for young people from Portugal who want to gain international experience in youth work, European programmes, and community activities. This project takes place in Palermo, offering a 2–3 month experience focused on promoting Erasmus+ and the European Solidarity Corps while supporting daily educational and community initiatives.

Project Overview
Volunteers will support the host organisation’s daily work both inside and outside the office, with activities tailored to their interests and motivation.
🤝 Promoting Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps programmes among young people
🏫 Supporting staff in daily office and field activities
🎓 Assisting in training courses, workshops, and outdoor activities
🧒 Participating in activities with children and young people
🌍 Contributing to community-based and intercultural initiatives

Activity Dates
Flexible placements of 2–3 months
Within the period: 01 January 2026 – 31 May 2026
Total duration: up to 12 weeks

Application Deadline
📅 Application Deadline: 28 February 2026 (23:59)

Eligible Countries
Portugal 🇵🇹
This opportunity is exclusively open to Portuguese applicants.

What Is Covered
🏠 Accommodation fully covered by the ESC programme
🍽️ Food allowance provided
💶 Pocket money included
🩺 Health insurance covered
✈️ Travel costs between Portugal and Italy reimbursed

Training and Support
📘 On-Arrival Training and Mid-Term Training
🎓 Task-specific training with the host organisation
🗣️ Language support and additional trainings based on volunteer interests

Who Can Apply
👤 Aged between 18–30
🇵🇹 Portuguese residents from: Oliveira de Azeméis, São João da Madeira, Vale de Cambra, Arouca, Sever do Vouga or Castelo de Paiva
💡 Genuinely motivated for international volunteering
📅 Available for the full announced period
🎓 No previous experience required
🗣️ No English language requirement

Location
The activity takes place in Palermo, the capital of Sicily, known for its rich history, vibrant youth scene, and strong civil society initiatives.

Application Method
Application Link: https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/49390_en
Infopack: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/11RR1OdsLQuPbTBZKcZBrMoUfMxApbnvM

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