Promoting volunteering and youth participation
INFORMAGIOVANI ETS
Associazione InformaGiovani
Palermo, Italy
Description
IMPORTANT: to apply to this project you MUST use the form available at www.informa-giovani.net/escapply . Associazione InformaGiovani organises activities such as information sessions, training courses and seminars on EU programmes, international workcamps, youth exchanges and volunteering teams. Volunteers will assist in the ONLINE PLACEMENT of Italian and foreign volunteers, MANAGE INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEER PROJECTS as campleaders, PREPARE NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL MOBILITY PROGRAMMES (logistics, agendas,..), perform ADMINISTRATIVE TASKS, create and run WORKCAMPS using non-formal methods. They will also take part in information sessions at the University of Palermo and in schools as Eurodesk representatives, while carrying out a PERSONAL PROJECT during their mobility.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Accommodation: the flat, shared with other international volunteers, consists of 3 double-rooms, common living room, kitchen and 2 shared bathrooms. This is equipped with all needed (water, electricity, heating, furniture). Free wi-fi is available. Accommodation is located in city centre, and well connected with public transportation. Local transport: 3-month bus pass. Individual support: monthly cash allowance (Euro 6,00 per day) Food: monthly cash allowance (Euro 150,00 per month) Travel costs: based on ESC guide according to the Erasmus+ distance calculator.
Training during the activity
On arrival training and Mid-Term Evaluation organized by Italian National Agency (online training) + Online Linguistic Support (Italian language).
Participant profile
We are looking for volunteers aged between 21-30 years old with previous experiences in participating in workcamps, volunteering activities in country and abroad, with a strong interest in the youth sector, in discovering NGO-life inside and outside the office, in promoting youth participation, volunteerism and social inclusion, interested and motivated to use non formal education methods. Good skills in using office management software, including Excell, Word, Adobe platform, etc are welcome. Previous international volunteering experience is welcome.
Activity dates
A total of 40 week(s) during the period 12/04/2025 to 13/12/2025
Activity location
Via Sampolo 42, Palermo, Italy
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Albania, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Greece, Spain, Finland, France, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, North Macedonia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, Ukraine, Armenia, Türkiye, Georgia
Activity topics
Social challenges
Citizenship and democratic participation
Education and training
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 31/03/2025 23:59