Sharing Regeneration
Associazione Costiera Amalfitana Riserva Biosfera
Buccino (SA), Italy
Description
For this European Solidarity Corps Teams project in Southern Italy, we are looking for 9 motivated volunteers between the ages of 18 and 30 to join us in a one-month journey of shared regeneration. The project will take place between Buccino and Contursi Terme, two villages in the Campania region rich in history, community spirit, and transformative potential. Participants will engage in ecological, artistic, and community-based actions, aimed at regenerating underused public spaces, co-designing a new community garden, and revitalizing rural life through permaculture, collective creativity, and intergenerational encounters. This is a unique opportunity to explore how solidarity and cooperation can give new life to places often forgotten—starting from the ground up, and always together.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
In Buccino, volunteers will be hosted at Casa Mòvesi, a community house in the heart of the historic center and archaeological park, with shared rooms and access to a communal kitchen. In Contursi Terme, accommodation will be provided in Palazzo Arnone, a newly renovated youth hostel. Meals in Contursi will be prepared by local volunteers from community associations. Volunteers will receive pocket money and food allowance, and meals in Buccino will be self-managed in shared kitchen spaces. Transport for activities between the two towns will be managed by the hosting organizations.
Training during the activity
Volunteers will join a rich hands-on learning journey combining non-formal education, permaculture, and community regeneration. Sessions will be led by Mario Panzarella (permaculture designer) and Francesco Verderese (eco-maker), focusing on regenerative design, eco-construction, and creative reuse. Participants will explore participatory planning, intercultural teamwork, digital storytelling (video, photo, interviews), and reflect on skills and outcomes through Youthpass.
Participant profile
We are looking for young people aged 18–30 who are: -Curious and open to intercultural exchange -Motivated to live and work in a rural context -Interested in permaculture, sustainability, and eco-design -Comfortable with manual work and open to learning new skills -Eager to collaborate in a group and engage with local communities No prior experience is required, but a proactive and adaptable attitude is essential. Some spots are reserved for participants with fewer opportunities, in line with the ESC quality standards.
Activity dates
From 31/07/2025 to 29/08/2025
Activity location
Piazza Amendola, Buccino (SA), Italy
Activity type
Volunteering teams
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova (Republic of), Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine
Activity topics
Environment and natural protection
Education and training
Creativity and culture
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 15/07/2025 23:59