ESC: Youthpower 2_II

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

About the project

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

Established in 2011, the Mondoaltro ONLUS Foundation is the operational arm of Caritas Diocesana Agrigento. It is therefore responsible for designing and managing charitable and social interventions both locally and internationally.

To this end, the Mondoaltro Foundation has obtained recognition from the Ministry of the Interior for registration in the register of Catholic religious bodies and registration in the register of legal entities of the Prefecture of Agrigento.

The Foundation works to offer concrete answers to the needs present in the territory, managing social and charitable initiatives in the diocesan sphere on the indication of the Diocesan Caritas and in implementation of pastoral programs, but also plans innovative social interventions in collaboration with other non-profit organizations and public and private institutions. It has stipulated agreements with numerous Italian universities and is a possible location for university internships.

His commitment extends to all areas of interest of Caritas Diocesana Agrigento, with particular attention to the world of migration, disability, volunteering, prisoners, international cooperation, and support for the poor.

The Foundation also carries out social planning and research activities at a local level, with attention to the needs expressed by the Agrigento area, but always with an eye on the Euro-Mediterranean and developing countries.

Mondoaltro is a member of the fio.PSD network and manages «Casa Rahab», a social housing facility that hosts homeless people. It is an accredited body with the National Youth Agency for European Voluntary Service Projects.

💼 What the programme involves

For 9 months, the volunteer will work at the educational intercultural centre ‘Alveare’—a youth centre for both Italian and foreign children and young people—at «Locanda di Maria», a soup kitchen project. This facility serves as a place where volunteers, young individuals, and those experiencing social exclusion can collaborate to foster a new food culture and promote social inclusion and international solidarity. Additionally, they will support the Youth Department by attending school meetings to share European opportunities for young people. The volunteer will attend the co-working space in the city centre—‘TRAME’—which will serve as an information point regarding volunteering experiences and activities for both young and older individuals (such as an English and Creative Lab). Moreover, the group of volunteers will improve the IG account dedicated to the ESC experience in Agrigento and a podcast focused on youth participation in social life (first experience).

🏠 Accommodation on site

The cost of the room and food allowance, amounting to 160 euros, is covered by the host organisation. The cost of the trip (round-trip ticket) is covered up to 309 euros. Complimentary insurance is provided for each volunteer (Henner company). Volunteers will stay in a private flat located in the same building as the offices, which houses part of the Foundation's activities, consisting of three double rooms to be shared.

🍲 Food

Additionally, each month the volunteer will receive pocket money of approximately 180 euros – 6 euros per day – for personal purchases.

🎒 Leisure activities

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: We are searching for volunteers motivated to live a non-formal and intercultural experience abroad. They should be motivated to work with children and youngsters, and interested in intercultural issues and social inclusion. They should share their skills with motivation, enterprising spirit, and creativity. They should be interested in starting a learning process and sharing their experience with the other European volunteers and local young people. To implement project activities, it is important to respect everyone and valorise all the differences they can meet.
Deadline: 22/07/2025 00:00

ℹ️ Additional information

Volunteers will attend pre-departure training provided by the supporting organisation. Upon arrival, volunteers will attend the Mondoaltro Foundation on-arrival training and specific training for each activity. In addition, the Mondoaltro Foundation will provide Italian classes (60 hours) and the OLS- Online linguistic support platform is provided bu the ESC program. Before his/her arrival, the volunteer is enrolled in the TEC (Training Evaluation Cycle) of the Italian National Agency which offers On-arrival Training and a Mid-term evaluation.

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

IT46403

18/09/2025 at 00:00 → 29/06/2026 at 00:00

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Deadline: 22/07/2025

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

Piazza Don Giovanni Minzoni, 19, 92100 Agrigento AG, Italy

Italy

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Central European Summer Time

Local time: 21:08 (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