ESC: Taking care of urban spaces through permaculture: 6 months in Terra Franca (Sicily)

Code: 43116 Copied

Italy European Voluntary Service Social work Environment European Voluntary Service Social work +1 Fixed dates

About the project

📝 Detailed information

💼 What the programme involves

Palma Nana Soc Coop is opening two positions to cooperate with HRYO partner by implementing a project of 6months in Terra Franca. It consists in the transformation of an old land confiscated from the Mafia; the land is located in the outskirts of the city of Palermo and HRYO has been taking action and performing different activities since January 2019. The aim of this activity is to revolutionize this “no man's land” into a multi-functional space that all the community/neighborhood can enjoy and benefit from it. The task of the volunteers will be to clean the space from all the natural vegetation and rubbish that has been accumulated by years of inactivity and carelessness. In addition, the volunteers will be planting and gardening to sustain the territory for future generations. Moreover, they will organize special events on thematic days such as Earth Day, Environment Day, etc in order to bring awareness about environment and protection of the green shared places.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Shared rooms in an appartment close to the historical centre of Palermo. The food allowance will be provided through vouchers. Volunteers will receive a pocket money of € 6,00 per day of activity and a underground pass.

🎒 Leisure activities

The participant during will participate in the Online Linguistic Support scheme and will be involved in an Italian course of 20 hours in attendance. Moreover they will take part of the trainings managed by the AIG in Rome.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: We are searching for four young, motivated and flexible volunteers . Not a high level of enghlish will be required. No strong previous experience will be necessary to access the project, but a strong motivation to be open to transformation, not only at a personal level but also as a search toward social and environmental justice in the local ad the wider community.
Deadline: 30/11/2024 10:00

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

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05/03/2025 → 31/08/2025

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Deadline: 30/11/2024

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

Piazza Sant 'Euno, 13/14 15, 90133 Palermo PA, Italy

Italy

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Central European Standard Time

Local time: 22:17 (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