ESC: "Bridging cultures, from Italy to Albania"

Name: ESC: "Bridging cultures, from Italy to Albania"
Start: 2026-02-10
End: 2026-02-25
Location: Tiranë, Albania

Code: 48981 Copied

Albania European Voluntary Service Social work Culture European Voluntary Service Social work +1 Fixed dates

About the project

📝 Detailed information

💼 What the programme involves

This short-term volunteering project brings together Italian and Albanian young people to join Beyond Barriers Association (BBA) in Tirana for two weeks of intercultural learning, creativity and community engagement. Volunteers will collaborate with local youth, schools and organizations to promote inclusion, solidarity, and European values. Activities include awareness campaigns on ESC and Erasmus+, intercultural sessions, art workshops with children with hearing impairments, media creation and cultural evenings. Through teamwork and shared experiences, participants will develop new skills, foster mutual understanding and strengthen the bonds between Albanian and Italian communities while contributing positively to the local social environment.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Volunteers will be hosted in shared apartments in the lively Don Bosko area of Tirana, close to the BBA office and city center. Rooms accommodate two people (same-sex when possible) and include all basic facilities and unlimited Wi-Fi. Local transport is easy and accessible via the city’s bus network. Airport transfers can be arranged with an electric taxi service. Upon arrival, BBA staff will welcome and assist volunteers. Groceries, cafés, and shops are available nearby and food allowances will be provided for meals.

🎒 Leisure activities

Before and during the activity, volunteers will receive orientation and continuous support from BBA staff, YMCA and mentors. The training will cover cultural adaptation, teamwork, communication and safety, as well as specific guidance related to the planned activities. Volunteers will also receive daily supervision and evaluation to ensure a positive learning experience and successful implementation of project tasks.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: We are looking for motivated young people aged 18–29 from Albania and Italy who are eager to learn, collaborate and contribute to community life. Volunteers should be open-minded, responsible and respectful toward diversity. A positive attitude, curiosity and willingness to engage in creative, intercultural and educational activities are essential. No previous experience is required, only enthusiasm, teamwork spirit and readiness to live a meaningful group experience. Volunteers are expected to act responsibly, maintain professional conduct, honor commitments and actively participate in all training and project activities.
Deadline: 31/12/2025 23:59

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.

📅 Available sessions

AL48981

10/02/2026 → 25/02/2026

Closed

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Deadline: 31/12/2025

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

Tiranë, Albania

Albania

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Albania Lek (ALL / Lek)

Exchange rate

1 ALL = 0.011066 EUR

Rate as of 31/05/2026

🛡️ Before you leave

Security information

📞 Contact us

[email protected]

+32 2 888 67 13

Contact form

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English Albanian Greek