ESC VIBE: Volunteering for Inclusion, Belonging, and Empowerment

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Italy European Voluntary Service Social work European Voluntary Service Social work Fixed dates

About the project

📝 Detailed information

💼 What the programme involves

Our project, "ESC VIBE: Volunteering for Inclusion, Belonging, and Empowerment", will take place in Palermo and involve 10 young people aged 18-30. The general objective is to increase young people's awareness of the value of non-formal education as a tool for active participation and social inclusion, providing opportunities for personal and professional growth. Specific objectives include: - Enhancing the well-being and educational growth of minors in the Ballarò, Borgo Vecchio, and ZEN neighbourhoods, particularly those facing sociocultural and economic challenges, by involving schools, families, the third sector, and institutions. - Increasing young volunteers' knowledge and skills on gender empowerment, countering violence and stereotypes. - Promoting migrant inclusion through work integration, housing autonomy, and the creation of stable social networks.

🏠 Accommodation on site

You’ll stay in a well-located apartment in Palermo’s historic city centre, near the Central Station. You’ll share the flat with international volunteers, enriching your experience. The apartment is equipped, but please bring bedsheets and towels. Enjoy easy access to both your activities as well as numerous attractions in the historic area. All volunteers receive a monthly allowance for personal expenses and a food contribution.

🎒 Leisure activities

Volunteers will take part in the training (on arrival /mid-term evaluation) organised by the Italian National Agency, either in Rome or online.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: Our projects target individuals aged 18 to 30, with a special focus on young NEETs (Not in Education, Employment, or Training). We aim to help this group reconnect with education or training through mobility and non-formal learning experiences, as well as to bridge their transition into the workforce. Additionally, we support the mobility of young volunteers working with organisations that assist people at risk of social exclusion.
Deadline: 31/03/2025 18:00

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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01/08/2024 → 31/03/2026

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Deadline: 31/03/2025

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

P.za Santa Chiara, 9, 90134 Palermo PA, Italy

Italy

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Central European Standard Time

Local time: 22:14 (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