ESC: MANI: Hands in Action, Growing Minds- (Mani all’opera, menti in crescita) Between Peaks and Paths and Breathing

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About the project

📝 Detailed information

💼 What the programme involves

Community, sustainability, informal education, personal growth “Hands in Action, Growing Minds” takes place in the enchanting setting of the Monastery of Santa Croce in Campese, near the town of Bassano del Grappa, surrounded by the Venetian mountains and immersed in nature. The project lasts 14 days (plus 2 for travel) and welcomes 12 adult participants from across Europe. This is an immersive experience of volunteering, group living and personal development, designed for young people eager to engage, collaborate, and actively support the local community.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Participants are hosted in shared rooms within the beautiful and peaceful Monastery of Santa Croce, surrounded by nature. Common areas are managed collectively, with the support of a cook who will help coordinate meals. Participants will take turns preparing meals and taking care of the communal spaces, promoting a lifestyle based on cooperation, simplicity, and shared responsibility. Accommodation and meals are fully covered by the project. Travel costs will be reimbursed 100% up to the limits set by the ESC programme, after arrival and upon presentation of original tickets (boarding pass).

🎒 Leisure activities

Participants are supported by experienced facilitator and the Monastery’s team, who will guide both educational and practical aspects. Daily program includes yoga, meditation, experiential workshops, manual activities aimed at preserving the Monastery. The facilitator coordinates the project and leads group sessions using non-formal education methods, participatory tools, reflection, group sharing, and personal grow throughout the experience. Participants will have the chance to actively engage and learn new skills at community level, teamwork, cultural animation, and personal development

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: We are looking for 12 young adults from European Solidarity Corps (ESC) countries who are motivated to take part in a meaningful experience of personal growth, community life and service. The ideal participant is: ● Open to manual work and group living ● Curious, reflective, and willing to step out of their comfort zone ● Interested in nature, inner well-being, and sustainability ● Motivated to develop educational and interpersonal skills ● Comfortable living in a simple, off-grid environment away from daily digital routines Previous experience in volunteering, youth work, or educational activities is appreciated but not required.
Deadline: 15/05/2026 00:00

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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04/06/2026 → 19/06/2026

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Deadline: 15/05/2026

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

36027 Rosà, Province of Vicenza, Italy

Italy

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Central European Summer Time

Local time: 22:10 (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