ESC: ICS: International crossroad in Sicily

Name: ESC: ICS: International crossroad in Sicily
Start: 2026-11-02
End: 2027-07-30
Location: Catania, Italy

Code: 54435 Copied

Italy European Voluntary Service European Voluntary Service Refugees Fixed dates

About the project

📝 Detailed information

💼 What the programme involves

The ESC voluntary service will be carried out at reception facilities for unaccompanied foreign minors (age14/18) and men or women, women with children.These young people are hosted in Catania, with governative funds. They live in flats, in a family context, under the 24/7 educational supervision of a multidisciplinary team. Volunteers have va-rious tasks, among them that of accompanying the operators in carrying out their normal daily routines, they should become relational reference points and guide in their integration process, expecially supporting and sharing work with them to increase their sense of initiative, social en-trepreneurship and solidarity work. Our young migrants are involved in the maintenance and care of green spaces, like the community garden within the Nodo, lands confiscated from organized crime turned into olive groves, and a wooded area inside the Etna Volcano Nature Park; to learn how to use tools and farming techniques.

🏠 Accommodation on site

The volunteers are hosted in an appartment in the city center with single rooms and fully equipped, with kitchen equipment, Wi-Fi. Andress: Via Conte Ruggero, 28 - Catania.According to Erasmus+ rules for Italy, the food money is 170€ per month and the pocket money il 6€ per day; every month a bank transfer will be made to each volunteer's personal account.Each volunteer will have travel reimbursement according to the rules defined in ESC 2025 Guide-line; the green travel are promoted.

🎒 Leisure activities

Volunteers have various tasks, among them that of accompanying the operators in carrying out their normal daily routines by becoming relational reference points and supporting them in their integration in the community. Particular attention will be given in the support and shared work with minors and new adults in the communities, in the spaces of the Nodo in order to increase their sense of initiative, social entrepreneurship and solidarity work. They shoul join to basic Italian lessons, possible basic courses on agricultural techniques, and periodical monitoring meetings.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: The required qualities are openness to cultural diversity, ability to work in a team, initiative, and good communication energy. Artistic and entertainment skills, as well as previous volunteer expe-riences (such as scouts, civil service, charity work, etc.), will be seen positively. Volunteers who have studied humanities, social sciences, social economics, environmental studies (agronomy) or skills in the field of agriculture will also be viewed favorably. Also this year, particular attention is given to practical training in the social agricultural sector because of the activities our users are involved in. The use of tools and agricultural techniques, as well as awareness of creating and understanding a sustainable and organic ecosystem, are part of the goals of our offer.
Deadline: 30/09/2026 14:00

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 ?

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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02/11/2026 → 30/07/2027

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Deadline: 30/09/2026

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

Catania, Metropolitan city of Catania, Italy

Italy

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Central European Summer Time

Local time: 21:34 (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