ESC: The Walking Forest

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About the project

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

L'associazione Basilicata Link è nata nel 2012 su iniziativa di un gruppo di persone che hanno individuato nelle opportunità di mobilità internazionale un'occasione di crescita e di sviluppo della regione Basilicata. Le attività svolte nei primi anni di vita sono state orientate soprattutto alla diffusione di informazioni su tutto il territorio regionale relative ai programmi europei diretti ai giovani. Sono state realizzate campagne presso le scuole e numerosi incontri in collaborazione con centri giovanili, enti locali e gruppi informali. B-Link ha partecipato a diversi scambi giovanili in Europa e ha ospitato scambi sul territorio lucano. Ha realizzato un seminario con altri partner europei in cui sono state messe le basi per progetti futuri e diversi scambi giovanili sia in invio che in accoglienza. Ritenendosi matura per avviare progetti di volontariato europeo, nel 2015 ha chiesto ed ottenuto l'accreditamento SVE. Dal 2016 accoglie volontari SVE di lungo termine e due di breve termine e opera come ente di coordinamento.. L'associazione promuove costantemente campagne informative in tutta la regione con l'obiettivo di aumentare la dimensione europea dei piccoli comuni lucani, anche in vista di Matera
capitale europea della cultura 2019.
B-Link è composta da quattro membri che si occupano stabilmente della programmazione delle attività a livello locale e internazionale e un numero variabile di soci e volontari locali che collaborano ai progetti, alcuni dei quali hanno deciso di diventare attivi all'interno dell'associazione dopo aver partecipato ad uno scambio giovanile o a corsi di formazione nell'ambito del programma Erasmus+. Nel 2016 la manifestazione di interesse è stata rinnovata per permettere la realizzazione di progetti di breve termine ottenendo un nuovo codice: 2016-1-IT03- KA110-009442 e oggi si torna a chiederne il rinnovo nell'ambito del nuovo programma ESC introducendo le nuove misure che questo prevede per attivare progetti di tirocinio e lavoro.

💼 What the programme involves

The Carnival of Satriano di Lucania, in Basilicata, is one of the oldest and most symbolic festivals in southern Italy, and its deeper meaning goes far beyond the folkloric dimension: it is a ritual that intertwines nature, community and regeneration. In this small village located in the Lucano Apennine National Park, on the last Sunday before Mardi Gras, people dress up as the Rumita (the hermit). This disguise, considered an arborealritual, represents a person completely covered in ivy leaves. At dawn, these walking bushes emerge from the forest and make their way to the village streets. They knock on every door with their fruscio, a wooden stick tipped with holly. Those who receive their visit must respect their silence and offer them food or money. From 28 January until 18 February 2026 a group of 10 young people will have the chance to live a unique experience to support the ancient celebration. The ESC Team project is organized in collaboration with Associazione Al Parco.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Volunteers will be hosted in double rooms in an apartment in the centre of the town. Satriano di Lucania is a rural town, not well connected to big cities, so volunteers need to be ready live the three weeks in symbiosis with the nature and the local community. obbligatori - READ INFOPACK: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YHKwntNbmzm2AAxJe0N8W9B4saWC4PZC/view?usp=sharing TO APPLY YOU HAVE TO FILLL OUT THIS GOOGLE FORM: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScm1kKQTr7VBHfe0o-h-FKfUO-ohD58L48guSB-FUr5PeLokg/viewform

🎒 Leisure activities

Volunteers will be engaged in the creation of costumes from ivy, become part of the local community and the team of the carnival preparation, welcoming visitors and help at the various stands, supporting the recycling stations to guarantee a "green festival", will have the chance to visit natural places around Satriano. They will study the myths and the legends around the carnival and not only. Satriano is full of painting and graffiti which talks about the history of this magical place. This ESC team will involve volunteers from various countries which will guarantee intercultural learning.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: The project would love to host ACTIVE volunteers, ready to propose actions and be involved in all various steps of the festival organisation. We imagine volunteers who do have - basic skills in photography, video, digital communication, or storytelling, useful for documenting and promoting the preparation phases and the unfolding of the Carnival; -creative craftsmanship skills for mask-making, setting up decorations, and supporting the artistic and logistical activities of the Carnival; - Interest in folk traditions and in practices aimed at safeguarding local cultural heritage; - willingness to engage in manual and practical tasks related to space preparation and the general organization of the event; - awareness of environmental issues and attention to sustainable behaviors; - English Language skills are fundamental, Italian language skills would be good;
Deadline: 15/11/2025 12:30

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.

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📅 Available sessions

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28/01/2026 → 18/02/2026

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Deadline: 15/11/2025

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

85050 Satriano di Lucania, Province of Potenza, Italy

Italy

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Central European Standard Time

Local time: 20:53 (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