ESC: 5months of good practices in Palermo: educational poverty and recycle

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About the project

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

The Palma Nana cooperative, founded in 1983, is dedicated to environmental conservation, environmental and civic awareness, and the organization of environmental education activities on behalf of the Italian chapter of the WWF. It promotes environmental education and responsible tourism, organizing didactic activities, courses, seminars, events, and summer camps for both youth and adults. The cooperative also collaborates with schools in Palermo and manages an Environmental Education Center within the Madonie Park. The venue of Serra Guarneri offers thematic holidays and adventure camps, as well as school trips and various events in collaboration with environmental institutions. The Palma Nana Method implements non-formal educational paths aimed at transmitting the values of environmental education through workshops and experiences. The cooperative participates in national and European networks to promote environmental knowledge and protection, as well as local development. Its main goal is to stimulate interest and love for nature, strengthen the bonds between citizens and their territory, and promote civic and responsible behaviors.

💼 What the programme involves

LAST PLACE!The project will be implemented in Palermo for 5 months.The project aims to address challenges within Palermo's social context and develop EU awareness to stimulate positive change. The project will involve young people aged between 18-30, from different EU countries, in a concrete community action in Palermo. Volunteers will be involved in the design and implementation of interventions aimed at individuals at risk of marginalization, as well as the promotion of opportunities for training and non-formal education. The main daily tasks, which will see the greatest involvement of the volunteers are: - Collaboration with local associations in their daily activities to increase levels of social cohesion and reduce marginality; - Supporting the social associations of the territory by proposing their own ideas and initiatives on the theme of social marginality developing new ideas for activities and workshops for local youth, as well as sharing their country, language, traditions.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Shared rooms in an apartment in the historical centre of Palermo. The food allowance will be provided through vouchers. Volunteers will receive a pocket money of € 6,00 per day of activity. The volunteers who will serve outside the historic centre will receive a bike.

🎒 Leisure activities

The participant during will participate in the Online Language Support scheme and will be involved in an Italian course of 20 hours in attendance. The main tasks, which will see the greatest involvement of the volunteers are: - Collaboration with local associations in their daily activities to increase levels of social cohesion and reduce marginality; - Supporting the social associations of the territory by proposing their own ideas on the theme of social marginality developing new ideas for activities and workshops for local youth, as well as sharing their country, language, traditions.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: We are searching for four young, motivated and flexible volunteers . Not a high level of enghlish will be required. No strong previous experience will be necessary to access the project, but a strong motivation to be open to transformation, not only at a personal level but also as a search toward social and environmental justice in the local ad the wider community.
Deadline: Application deadline: 31/05/2024

ℹ️ Additional information

The project is implemented under the European Solidarity Corps Programme, financed by the European Commission.
The participating organisations have to be mindful of these needs as they are responsible for providing a respectful and trusting hosting environment. At the same time, the organisations participating in the initiative devote a great deal of time, energy and resources to set up a high-quality activity; they should therefore expect that European Solidarity Corps participants show a similar level of respect for the local communities and the people that are directly concerned by the activities (https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/mission_en).
What do we provide ?

Training before and after the project
Health insurance during your project
round-trip travel reimbursement
accommodation and food
pocket money
language course
Return Week-end
Youth Pass and SVI international Volunteer passport

Before applying for this volunteering project, you need to enroll yourself at European Solidarity Corps Platform (https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity_en) and specify your European Solidarity Corps Participant Number (PRN).
This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label.
Contact the ESC coordinator at +32 2 888 67 13 to get more informations.

Interested in this project? Create your account and apply online.

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ℹ️ Key information

Age required

18–30 years old

Solidarity donation

0.00 EUR

French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).

📍 Location

Piazza Sant 'Euno, 15/9133, 90133 Palermo PA, Italy

Italy

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Central European Standard Time

Local time: 22:01 (12/11/2026)

🛡️ Before you leave

Security information

📞 Contact us

[email protected]

+32 2 888 67 13

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✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English Italian