ESC: Esc in rural areas of South Italy
Code: 50017 Copied
Italy
European Voluntary Service
Social work
Environment
European Voluntary Service
Social work
+1
Fixed dates
About the project
ESC: Esc in rural areas of South Italy
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Gramigna APS is an Italian association promoting social inclusion and sustainable development through social farming and non-formal education.
Gramigna APS is an Italian association promoting social inclusion and sustainable development through social farming, supporting disadvantaged groups such as refugees, migrants, individuals with psychiatric disorders, and prisoners.
We collaborate through mutual partnerships, seeking NGOs, youth associations, and organizations aligned with our mission.
We develop non-formal educational projects for individuals and schools on environmental sustainability, rural development, and social inclusion, supported by a strong local network and collaborations with local, national, and international partners.
Our mission includes fostering empowerment, employability, diversity, intercultural dialogue, and media literacy. We actively engage young people, especially those with fewer opportunities, in Erasmus+ programs, promoting equity, inclusion, and restorative practices.
Gramigna APS invests in intercultural and social skills development for young people and youth workers, focusing on managing diversity and enhancing employability. We advocate for urban regeneration, biodiversity protection, and entrepreneurship while promoting social farming as a tool for inclusion and sustainability.
Through partnerships, we uphold EU values, support cultural exchange, and drive initiatives in rural development, urban gardening, and non-formal education in food and wine sectors.
To find out more about our 10 years of activity and projects, visit our website (https://lentamente.wixsite.com/odvgramigna/our-products).
Gramigna APS is an Italian association promoting social inclusion and sustainable development through social farming, supporting disadvantaged groups such as refugees, migrants, individuals with psychiatric disorders, and prisoners.
We collaborate through mutual partnerships, seeking NGOs, youth associations, and organizations aligned with our mission.
We develop non-formal educational projects for individuals and schools on environmental sustainability, rural development, and social inclusion, supported by a strong local network and collaborations with local, national, and international partners.
Our mission includes fostering empowerment, employability, diversity, intercultural dialogue, and media literacy. We actively engage young people, especially those with fewer opportunities, in Erasmus+ programs, promoting equity, inclusion, and restorative practices.
Gramigna APS invests in intercultural and social skills development for young people and youth workers, focusing on managing diversity and enhancing employability. We advocate for urban regeneration, biodiversity protection, and entrepreneurship while promoting social farming as a tool for inclusion and sustainability.
Through partnerships, we uphold EU values, support cultural exchange, and drive initiatives in rural development, urban gardening, and non-formal education in food and wine sectors.
To find out more about our 10 years of activity and projects, visit our website (https://lentamente.wixsite.com/odvgramigna/our-products).
💼 What the programme involves
The ESC volunteering opportunity with Gramigna APS in Torrecuso, Italy, focuses on social and environmental sustainability in rural areas. Volunteers will engage in activities like non-formal education, community research, optional experiences in sustainable agriculture (e.g., grape/olive oil production), and communication tasks. They’ll also support local initiatives, workshops, and youth projects, collaborating with partners on gender-based violence prevention, cultural festivals, and after-school programs. Benefits include skill development in sustainability, agriculture, and public speaking, along with Italian language classes. Volunteers receive housing, pocket money, and travel reimbursement. The project seeks passionate individuals aged 18–30, open to rural living and community work.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Volunteers will stay in an independent house shared with just 1 other volunteer, each with a private single room. The house includes a fully equipped kitchen, creative spaces, and a garden to grow their own vegetables. Each volunteer receive 350€/month pocket money, more than enough, as Torrecuso offers easy access to fresh, seasonal food at affordable prices (local markets, farms, and shops). The town is well-connected: 30-min bus rides to Benevento (all services) and direct links to Naples (1.5h), Rome, and beyond. Bikes are also provided. For local transportation required for the activities
🎒 Leisure activities
Volunteers will receive hands-on training in sustainable agriculture, including practical skills like olive harvesting, wine and olive oil production. They’ll also learn about workplace safety, multimedia content creation, co-desing of social initiatives and projects, and event/festival organization through local initiatives. By collaborating with Gramigna and partner organizations in Torrecuso and Benevento, volunteers will engage in social projects, workshops, and community events, gaining experience in youth empowerment, intercultural exchange, and rural development.
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profile: We’re looking for a curious, motivated, and sustainability-driven volunteer eager to live in a rural setting and engage with the local community. The perfect candidate has a strong interest in rural life, in activities with children (more or less 6/7 weeks will be dedicated to summer camp for children), likes to be part of social activities in little communities, wants to learn sustainable agriculture (from vine cultivation to olive harvesting) and its social impact, with a creative mindset for developing innovative projects and solutions. The volunteer should be: Proactive and collaborative, ready to support local initiatives (youth workshops, cultural events, social campaigns); Creative, with an interest in multimedia communication (social media, video, storytelling) and project design; Adaptable and open-minded, excited to join Gramigna’s network and partner organizations to contribute to rural regeneration and inclusion. This role is perfect for those seeking a transformative experience, gaining hands-on skills, professional growth, and the chance to make a real impact in a small community.
And above all, he must be aware of living in a rural area with all that this entails compared to life in the city.
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Deadline: 22/02/2026 12:00
Deadline: 22/02/2026 12:00
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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15/03/2026 → 05/08/2026
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Deadline: 22/02/2026
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
82030 Torrecuso, Province of Benevento, Italy
Italy
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)
Timezone
Central European Standard Time
Local time: 22:11 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🏠 Accommodation
Collective
🗣️ Languages spoken
English
Italian