ESC: VEIL CORPS - Wildfire Prevention and Environmental Maintenance

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About the project

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

L'Associazione InformaGiovani a été fondée en 2001 à l'initiative d'un groupe de bénévoles qui géraient le desk InformaGiovani de la ville de Palerme. A partir de septembre 2024, c'est un ETS – Organisme du Tiers Secteur, inscrit au Registre Unique National spécifique.
Aujourd'hui, l'Association est l'organe de coordination d'un Réseau européen pour le volontariat social qui compte 16 membres dans 14 pays de l'Union européenne et des partenariats avec des organisations de tous les continents.

💼 What the programme involves

IMPORTANT: How to apply: If you are from Italy, clicca qui per accedere al FORM DI REGISTRAZIONE IMPORTANT: If you are from eligible countries other than Italy, you should contact one of our partners in your country who will act as supporting organization. Check the list of partners in Europe, by viewing this map online In the first week, volunteers will support local rangers in Petralia Sottana with forest maintenance and fire prevention, including clearing dry vegetation and maintaining trails. In the second week, they will move to Palermo to work with Rangers d’Italia, focusing on green area maintenance and promoting environmental awareness. This project fosters practical skills, cultural exchange, and personal growth.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Volunteers will stay in two locations during this program. In Petralia Sottana, they will be accommodated in a local monastery, with meals and local transport tickets provided by InformaGiovani ETS. In Palermo, volunteers will reside in a centrally located hostel in shared 4-bed rooms. InformaGiovani ETS will ensure the provision of meals and local transport for both locations.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: Volunteers must be physically capable of performing outdoor tasks such as land maintenance and wildfire prevention. A strong sense of responsibility and teamwork is essential, as activities will involve close collaboration with local organizations. Basic awareness of environmental issues and a genuine interest in conservation efforts are encouraged. Volunteers should be adaptable, as tasks may vary based on weather conditions and project needs. While no specific technical skills are required, participants must be eager to learn and strictly adhere to safety guidelines to ensure the successful completion of the activities. Candidates must be 18 to 30 years old and reside in one of the eligible countries. When adding together this new volunteering opportunity and any previous participation in EU volunteering programmes, the total duration cannot exceed 12 months.
Deadline: 05/09/2025 23:59

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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06/09/2025 → 21/09/2025

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Deadline: 05/09/2025

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

Via Bonanno Pietro, Palermo PA, Italy

Italy

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Central European Summer Time

Local time: 21:27 (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