🤝 Volunteer in Italy on an ESC Project Supporting Unaccompanied Foreign Minors in Genoa – Be the Safe Harbour They Deserve! 🇮🇹

Join an impactful long-term ESC volunteering experience in Genoa, Italy! Support the daily life and well-being of unaccompanied foreign minors in the welcoming structure “L’Oblò,” and contribute to their social inclusion, empowerment, and development through care, education, and solidarity.

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💡 Activity Type
Individual volunteering under the European Solidarity Corps (ESC)

🏢 Host Organization
Il Ce.Sto Cooperativa Sociale
Coordinated by P.E.CO. – Progetti Europei di Cooperazione

📍 Location
Genoa, Italy

📆 Period
10 September 2025 – 10 March 2026

⏳ Duration
6 months

📚 Fields
Youth Work, Migration Support, Intercultural Dialogue, Education

💬 Language(s)
Basic knowledge of Italian required

🎯 Eligibility criteria (Who can apply?)
Participants aged 27–30 from:
🇦🇹 Austria, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, 🇭🇷 Croatia, 🇨🇿 Czech Republic, 🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇪🇪 Estonia, 🇫🇮 Finland, 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇭🇺 Hungary, 🇱🇻 Latvia, 🇱🇹 Lithuania, 🇲🇹 Malta, 🇳🇴 Norway, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇷🇴 Romania, 🇸🇰 Slovakia, 🇸🇮 Slovenia, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇸🇪 Sweden, 🇺🇦 Ukraine

🧪 Responsibilities / tasks
– Support daily routines at the shelter
– Accompany minors to medical/legal appointments
– Help with groceries, meal prep, and house logistics
– Lead workshops, study support, and sports activities
– Encourage socialization and positive routines
– Observe and build trust during first months

🌟 Why to join?
– Make a real difference in the lives of young migrants
– Be part of an experienced, inclusive team
– Gain hands-on experience in social inclusion work
– Live in Genoa and experience Italian culture deeply

📩 Application info
Apply through the official ESC platform before 10 July 2025.

💰 Compensation
✅ Pocket money: 6€/day
✅ Food allowance or direct meals
✅ Shared flat in Genova
✅ Public transport
✅ Travel reimbursement
✅ National and local trainings included

🌐 Official link
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/47181_en