🇮🇹🌍🤝 European Solidarity Corps Volunteering in Italy – Inclusion, Diversity & Active Citizenship for Stronger Communities 🇮🇹✨

Intro
A meaningful European Solidarity Corps volunteering opportunity in Italy for young people who want to actively contribute to social inclusion, youth work, migration support, and active citizenship within a strong national volunteering network. The activity takes place in Lucca, Italy, in a dynamic civic and cultural environment.

Project Overview
Volunteers will be involved in daily activities of a major Italian volunteering organisation, supporting initiatives connected to youth, migration, and civic participation.
🤝 Supporting youth programmes and activities for young migrants
🌍 Working on inclusion, diversity & intercultural dialogue
🧑‍💼 Supporting the Civil Service and ESC information desk
🏛️ Collaborating with local administrations and associations
📋 Assisting with planning, coordination & community projects
🎉 Taking part in local events and civil society initiatives

The project offers direct exposure to Italy’s Third Sector and an opportunity to work within a well-established civic network.

Activity Dates
16 February 2026 – 16 September 2026 (24 weeks)

Application Deadline
📅 Application Deadline: 20 January 2026 – 23:59

Eligible Countries
Austria 🇦🇹, Belgium 🇧🇪, Bulgaria 🇧🇬, Croatia 🇭🇷, Cyprus 🇨🇾, Czech Republic 🇨🇿, Denmark 🇩🇰, Estonia 🇪🇪, Finland 🇫🇮, France 🇫🇷, Germany 🇩🇪, Greece 🇬🇷, Hungary 🇭🇺, Ireland 🇮🇪, Latvia 🇱🇻, Lithuania 🇱🇹, Luxembourg 🇱🇺, Malta 🇲🇹, Netherlands 🇳🇱, Poland 🇵🇱, Portugal 🇵🇹, Slovenia 🇸🇮, Spain 🇪🇸, Sweden 🇸🇪

What Is Covered
🏠 Accommodation fully covered in a shared flat
🍽️ Food allowance: 150 € / month
💶 Pocket money: 180 € / month
🩺 Full European Solidarity Corps insurance
✈️ Travel costs reimbursed according to ESC rules

Training and Support
📘 On-the-job training with experienced staff
📘 Learning about volunteering values, migration & active citizenship
📘 Skill development in teamwork, communication & project management
🤝 Continuous mentoring and support throughout the activity

Who Can Apply
👤 Aged 18–30
🌍 Strong interest in social inclusion, youth work & intercultural dialogue
🤝 Open-minded, proactive and community-oriented
🧠 Willing to take initiative and share ideas
🗣️ Able to work independently and in a team
📄 Required: CV + motivation letter (originality encouraged)

Location
The activity takes place in Lucca, a historic Italian city known for its strong civic culture, rich heritage, and active civil society.

Application Method
Application Link: https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/49407_en

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