ESC: Volunteering in Palermo | Creating Cultural Crossroads with GIOSEF Italy VOL.4

Code: 52422 Copied

Italy European Voluntary Service Social work Education Culture Sport European Voluntary Service Social work +3 Fixed dates

About the project

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

L'Associazione Giosef - Giovani Senza Frontiere, è nata nell'aprile 1998 per promuovere la cittadinanza europea attiva e la mobilità dei giovani. È coinvolta nell'inclusione e nella partecipazione dei giovani in tutte le sue forme e a tutti i livelli. Mira a creare nuovi spazi per la partecipazione dei giovani alla vita pubblica, in modo che i giovani stessi siano in grado di fornire risposte ai bisogni delle nuove generazioni; sosteniamo la costruzione di un'Europa di solidarietà e ospitalità, fondata sugli ideali di democrazia, pace, tolleranza e accettazione della diversità. Promuove percorsi di educazione non formale e formazione professionale in prospettiva interculturale. Questi obiettivi sono perseguiti attraverso lo sviluppo di scambi interculturali di giovani, servizi di volontariato, seminari, corsi di formazione, tirocini di lavoro, azioni di cittadinanza attiva, gemellaggi tra città, conferenze, ricerca e pubblicazioni, campi di solidarietà, progetti di cooperazione e sviluppo. Dal 2012 stiamo lavorato sul tema dell'istruzione e dell'occupazione approfondendolo nel campo del dialogo strutturato e dei programmi dell'UE per la gioventù ( Gioventù in azione ed Erasmus +). Abbiamo sviluppato numerosi corsi di formazione e progetti sull'imprenditoria giovanile attiva realizzati anche grazie al programma "Europa per i cittadini" e sviluppato dalla nostra organizzazione insieme a Università ed Ente Pubblico, Parlamento Nazionale ed Europeo e stakeholders. Gestiamo progetti SVE dal 2010 sia nell'invio che nell'hosting in diversi campi. Negli ultimi anni abbiamo gestito centinaia di progetti SVE in ambito sociale, sanitario, solidale, sportivo e ambientale. Stiamo implementando il lavoro di questi anni con il nuovo programma del Corpo europeo di solidarietà. Il riconoscimento delle competenze NFE e il ruolo dello Youth Worker è anche la nostra priorità e siamo sul processo di difesa a livello nazionale ed europeo. Oggi l'associazione gestisce il Centro euromediterraneo per la gioventù (Il Paguro), creato all'interno di una casa confiscata alla mafia nel Comune di Casapesenna in provincia di Caserta e finanziata dal Dipartimento della Gioventù e dal Servizio Civile Nazionale. In questo Centro sviluppiamo corsi di formazione, scambi di giovani e attività di innovazione sociale.

💼 What the programme involves

Spend 9 months volunteering in Palermo, Sicily, and become part of GIOSEF Italy's international team. This European Solidarity Corps project offers hands-on experience in youth work, communication, community engagement and international cooperation in one of the most multicultural cities of the Mediterranean. Volunteers will support communication and dissemination activities, podcast production, educational initiatives, community projects and European programmes. They will contribute to activities promoting youth participation, social inclusion, sustainability, intercultural dialogue, anti-mafia education and active citizenship. Through local initiatives, Erasmus+ projects, Youth Exchanges and Training Courses, volunteers will gain practical experience in non-formal education, international youth cooperation and community-based work while living in a vibrant Euro-Mediterranean environment.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Volunteers will live in a private room within a shared apartment with other international volunteers in Palermo. Accommodation costs and utilities (water, electricity, gas and internet) are fully covered by GIOSEF Italy. Volunteers will receive monthly pocket money and food support according to ESC regulations (currently €360/month). Local transportation costs related to project activities will be reimbursed. Travel costs from and to the home country will be covered according to the European Solidarity Corps distance calculator and programme rules.

🎒 Leisure activities

Volunteers will receive continuous support throughout the project, including mentoring, supervision and regular team meetings. They will participate in the ESC On-Arrival Training and Mid-Term Evaluation organised by the Italian National Agency. Learning opportunities include communication and podcast production, non-formal education, youth participation, community engagement, intercultural learning and exposure to Erasmus+ Youth Exchanges, Training Courses and local community projects.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: We are looking for motivated young people aged 18–30 who are interested in youth work, communication, community engagement and international cooperation. Applicants should be open-minded, proactive, adaptable and willing to work in an intercultural environment. A good command of Italian is required, while additional language skills are considered an asset. An interest in communication, podcast production, social media, public speaking, non-formal education or community-based activities is welcome. Volunteers should be ready to actively participate in local and international activities, collaborate within a team and contribute to the values of solidarity, inclusion and active citizenship. Availability for the entire project period (October 2026 – July 2027) is required.
Deadline: 06/07/2026 11:59

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.

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📅 Available sessions

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06/10/2026 → 06/07/2027

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Deadline: 06/07/2026

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

Palermo, PA, Italy

Italy

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Central European Summer Time

Local time: 22:08 (12/11/2026)

🛡️ Before you leave

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📞 Contact us

[email protected]

+32 2 888 67 13

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✅ Features

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🗣️ Languages spoken

English Italian