ESC: Restoring a land confiscated from the mafia

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About the project

📝 Detailed information

💼 What the programme involves

This ESC opportunity is the result of the local collaboration between Associazione InformaGiovani, whose role is that of Lead organization, and HRYO (Human Rughts Youth Organization). HRYO, located in Palermo, manages a piece of land confiscated from mafia that they want to trasform in a multi-functional environment. According to this, volunteers will support local staff in restoring the space, clealing it from the rubbish and the natural vegetation, planting and taking care of the food garden. They will support also the organization of events, connected with particular days of the year, such as the Earth Day, the Environment Day and so on. These events are aimed to bring awareness about environment and protection of the green shared places, especially involving young people and kids. All the tasks will follow the principles of permaculture and will include the care of the pond, the greenhouse and the apiary.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Volunteers will be hosted at the Guest House HRYO, that is located in one of the main streets of Palermo and well connected with public transportation, for which the coordinating organization will provide a public transport pass. Flat is equipped with all needed (water, electricity, heating, furniture). Travel costs (outward and return): reimbursed up to the budget limit according to ESC Programme Guide.

🎒 Leisure activities

- On arrival training and Mid-Term Evaluation organised by Italian NA. - Online Linguistic Support (Italian language).

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: - 18-30 years old - MOTIVATION and INTEREST in the topics of association and project: Eco-sustainability, environment, personal development, interculturalism, community life; - DISPOSITION TO DIALOGUE among the participants, with organizations and with the host community, willingness to participate in group dynamics for team cohesion and personal growth. - FLEXIBILITY, ADAPTABILITY - TEAM WORK skills.
Deadline: 31/07/2024 17:00

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.

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📅 Available sessions

IT41326

02/09/2024 → 01/03/2025

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Deadline: 31/07/2024

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

Via Antonio Gagini, 57, 90133 Palermo PA, Italy

Italy

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Central European Standard Time

Local time: 21:23 (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