ESC: ESC TEAM project in Isola Millecampi, Provincia di Padova - Italy

Name: ESC: ESC TEAM project in Isola Millecampi, Provincia di Padova - Italy
Start: 2026-09-15
End: 2026-09-28
Location: Padua, Italy

Code: 52855 Copied

Italy European Voluntary Service Environment Culture European Voluntary Service Environment +1 Fixed dates

About the project

📝 Detailed information

💼 What the programme involves

The volunteering ESC Team Project will take place in Casone Millecampi (https://isolamillecampi.it/), located on an island a 15-minute boat ride from the mainland. Isola Millecampi is the only outpost of the Province of Padua within the Venetian Lagoon, inside the beautiful Valle Millecampi in the municipality of Codevigo. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is a natural oasis spanning over 1,600 hectares.Casone Millecampi also functions as a historical exposition of the province, preserving and showcasing the local culture, ancient fishing traditions and the historical rural life of the Paduan lagoon area. Volunteers tasks will be:gardening and assistance in creating the Laguna botanical gardens, painting wooden window frames and/or minor DIY and painting jobs (if able-bodied), assistance with livestock farming and/or fishing on the island, assistance with household chores and guest reception. Some cultural activities (2/3 days) might also take place in Cason delle Sacche.

🏠 Accommodation on site

The group of 7 volunteers will be accommodated in Casone Millecampi which offers 2 bedrooms, shared bathrooms, a professional kitchen, wifi and laundry. Meals will be shared with the family adopting a community and sustainable-focused lifestyle. A dog, 3 cats and 2 chickens are also part of the family. Volunteers are offered a unique natural experience in the magical and secluded setting of the Southern Venice Lagoon. The touristic area in the nearby includes: Chioggia, the Lido of Venice (beaches area), Venice island, the villas of the Riviera del Brenta, Padua, and the Euganean Hills.

🎒 Leisure activities

Casone Millecampi offers different outdoor activities organized by the island manager who lives there with his family (his wife and 2 children aged 4 and 6): kayaking and fishing, educational activities for schools and families, and complementary catering for visits to the crab farm and scale fishing at the Lagoon Museum (currently under construction).

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: Volunteers from diverse backgrounds, regardless of age, gender, previous experience, educational path, or other personal characteristics, are welcome to apply. No discrimination will be made on the basis of gender, religion, political beliefs, or sexual orientation. Knowledge of the Italian language will be considered an asset, but it is not a mandatory requirement. Volunteers will be selected based on their motivation, interest in the host organization's field of work, and their willingness to actively engage in and contribute to the project. We value a high level of motivation to experience communal living and sharing with all members of the place, along with consistent commitment. Given the wild nature of the environment, it is expected that the volunteer will have a respect for and interest in natural places, valuing their preservation and mindful enjoyment.
Deadline: 31/07/2026 23:58

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

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15/09/2026 → 28/09/2026

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Deadline: 31/07/2026

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

Padua, Province of Padua, Italy

Italy

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Central European Summer Time

Local time: 22:09 (12/11/2026)

🛡️ Before you leave

Security information

📞 Contact us

[email protected]

+32 2 888 67 13

Contact form

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English Italian