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ESC: Italian Waves of Solidarity

Code: 52529 Copied

Italy European Voluntary Service Environment Education Culture European Voluntary Service Environment +2 Fixed dates

About the project

ESC: Italian Waves of Solidarity

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

Gürsu Municipality was established in 1930. Our organization works with the public by organizing events on international activities. The main areas of organizational activities are to contribute to human economic and civic growth through lifelong education to highlight the importance of promoting the integration of disadvantaged groups and local citizenship. We would like to cooperate with other European organizations in the exchange of information and good practices on education and professional development to promote sustainable development. We want to encourage cooperation with European countries. Our aim is to gain in-depth knowledge of diversity, to develop collaboration to share good practices and to encourage people's interest in other cultures. Our goals include spending their time with young people and society through sports, arts, workshops, cultural activities, supporting their initiatives, developing social services and facilitating the integration of young and adults into society. Since we are a public institution, we provide services in many different areas. However, we would like to include the European Solidarity Program in our work. With the suitability of the working areas, we have a lot of competence in this field. Especially the services our municipality offers in the field of youth are very high. Our institutional capacities are extremely high. With our institutional capacity, it has the power to prioritize the high-dimensional program.

💼 What the programme involves

Are you ready for an unforgettable volunteering experience in Italy? Gürsu Municipality (Türkiye) is looking for 2 motivated young people aged 18-30 to participate in a Short-Term European Solidarity Corps (ESC) Volunteering Project in Poggiardo, Italy, during July–August 2026. Volunteers will support community-based activities, intercultural learning events, environmental initiatives, youth work activities, and local community projects. Participants will work in an international environment, gain valuable skills, improve their English communication, and experience Italian culture. The project offers a unique opportunity for personal growth, active citizenship, teamwork, intercultural dialogue, and non-formal learning. No previous volunteering experience is required. We are looking for open-minded, motivated, and responsible young people willing to contribute actively to the local community and international team activities.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Accommodation will be provided by the hosting organisation. Volunteers will receive food support and pocket money according to European Solidarity Corps regulations. Travel costs will be reimbursed within the approved ESC budget limits. Participants will be covered by Henner insurance during the activity period. Local transportation related to project activities will be organised by the hosting organisation when necessary.

🎒 Leisure activities

Volunteers will participate in orientation activities, mentoring sessions, intercultural learning workshops, team-building activities, and non-formal education methods throughout the project. Participants will receive continuous support from mentors and project coordinators. Learning outcomes will be reflected through the Youthpass process, helping volunteers identify and document the competences developed during the activity.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: We are looking for 2 motivated young people from Türkiye aged between 18 and 30 who are interested in volunteering, intercultural learning, community engagement and personal development. Applicants should have a basic level of English communication, be open-minded, responsible and willing to actively participate in all project activities. Previous volunteering experience is not required. Priority may be given to young people with fewer opportunities, limited international experience or a strong motivation to contribute to local communities and social initiatives. Participants should be able to work in an international team, respect cultural diversity and represent their sending organisation and country responsibly throughout the activity.
Deadline: 18/06/2026 20:06

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.

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📅 Available sessions

IT52529

01/07/2026 → 30/08/2026

Closed
Volunteers registered 0 / 2
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Deadline: 18/06/2026

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

73037 Poggiardo, Province of Lecce, Italy

Italy

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Central European Summer Time

Local time: 21:35 (12/11/2026)

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English Italian