ESC: Create, Connect, Inspire: Join Vedogiovane in Italy
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European Voluntary Service
Social work
Culture
European Voluntary Service
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About the project
ESC: Create, Connect, Inspire: Join Vedogiovane in Italy
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Vedogiovane 24 years old non-profit organisation based in the North-West of Italy. Our missions are Youth policies – 2. Intercultural sector (Eurodesk Center)
Vedogiovane is a 24 years old non-profit organisation based in the North-West of Italy. Our mission
concerns young people and the social and cultural youth work. Our activities can be grouped up
into two branches: 1- Youth policies – This branch not only runs youth information centres, it also
develops new projects and reflections about the youth needs and the kind of answers given them by
governmental and non-governmental institutions, schools and adults in general. The youth policies
branch tries to identify new strategies to answer these needs and offers these strategies to the
institutions. Vedogiovane manage centres for disadvantaged youngsters, activites and workshops
before and after school time, leisure time activities. The area is mainly aimed at developing the local
community, it offers a new vision of young people and their needs. 2. Intercultural sector: the
Intercultural sector implements international youth exchanges, EVS, seminars and training courses.
The mission of the intercultural sector is to equip the youth of today to be leaders of tomorrow, by
instilling in them a sense of civic responsibility, encouraging them to excel in education and
entrepreneurship, and exposing them to diverse cultures throughout Europe. In this frame we work
to give motivation to young people to participate in EU projects. We also manage a local Eurodeks
centre with the mission to raise awareness among young people on learning mobility opportunities
and to encourage them to become active citizens.
Vedogiovane is a 24 years old non-profit organisation based in the North-West of Italy. Our mission
concerns young people and the social and cultural youth work. Our activities can be grouped up
into two branches: 1- Youth policies – This branch not only runs youth information centres, it also
develops new projects and reflections about the youth needs and the kind of answers given them by
governmental and non-governmental institutions, schools and adults in general. The youth policies
branch tries to identify new strategies to answer these needs and offers these strategies to the
institutions. Vedogiovane manage centres for disadvantaged youngsters, activites and workshops
before and after school time, leisure time activities. The area is mainly aimed at developing the local
community, it offers a new vision of young people and their needs. 2. Intercultural sector: the
Intercultural sector implements international youth exchanges, EVS, seminars and training courses.
The mission of the intercultural sector is to equip the youth of today to be leaders of tomorrow, by
instilling in them a sense of civic responsibility, encouraging them to excel in education and
entrepreneurship, and exposing them to diverse cultures throughout Europe. In this frame we work
to give motivation to young people to participate in EU projects. We also manage a local Eurodeks
centre with the mission to raise awareness among young people on learning mobility opportunities
and to encourage them to become active citizens.
💼 What the programme involves
The main working base for volunteers will be the Vedogiovane office in Borgomanero, Northern Italy. From this hub, volunteers will take part in a wide range of activities supporting young people, local communities and social innovation projects. They will contribute to communication and storytelling by creating content, documenting activities and supporting social media. Volunteers will also be involved in youth centres and community spaces, helping to organise workshops, events and participation activities for young people. They may support community welfare and inclusion initiatives carried out with local organisations, including activities promoting solidarity, intercultural dialogue and active citizenship. During the summer, volunteers may participate in camps, youth exchanges and residential programmes. Throughout the project, they will work alongside experienced youth workers and educators, gaining practical experience in non-formal education, communication, community development
🏠 Accommodation on site
Volunteers will live in shared, fully equipped apartments in Borgomanero, close to the Vedogiovane office and local services. Accommodation includes internet access, kitchen facilities and all basic necessities. Volunteers will receive a monthly food allowance and pocket money according to ESC regulations, enabling them to manage their meals independently. Most activities will take place in Borgomanero, while transport costs related to project activities in nearby towns will be covered by the project. Practical support will be provided throughout the volunteering experience.
🎒 Leisure activities
Volunteers will be involved in the training opportunities that will be offered for the inception and for better understand youth work and youth work activities.
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profile: We are looking for motivated young people who are interested in youth work, community engagement, communication, social inclusion and non-formal education. No specific qualifications are required; curiosity, openness, willingness to learn and a positive attitude are more important than previous experience. Volunteers should enjoy working with people from different backgrounds, be willing to take initiative and be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. An interest in intercultural learning, European values and active citizenship is highly appreciated. Basic digital and communication skills are welcome but not essential. A driving licence may be useful for some activities, but it is not a requirement.
Deadline:
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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 ?
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.
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.
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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
28021 Borgomanero, Province of Novara, Italy
Italy
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)
Timezone
Central European Summer Time
Local time: 21:21 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🏠 Accommodation
Collective
🗣️ Languages spoken
English
Italian