VEIL - Almond Camp Mafia free Interculture in Confiscated Space
INFORMAGIOVANI ETS
Associazione I Girasoli onlus
Mazzarino, Italia
Descrizione
The non-profit organization "I Girasoli" was founded in 2004 by then is involved in social project promoting hospitality. Protection and integration of refugees and asylum seekers. Main aim of the organization is providing work opportunities for refugees and asylum seekers, and sensitize local community about migration. The organization manages several SAI (Reception and Integration System) offering hospitality and protection including an integration process aiming at refugees and migrants' persona feeds social andrientaliuel being. Health, bureaucracy and personal expression thanks to cultural and artistic activities. This activity is part of ESC High Priority Area ‘VEIL-CORPS’ funded by the European Union in the frame of the European Solidarity Corps Programme.
Alloggio, vitto e trasporto
Volunteers will stay in a house equipped with a 6-bed room and a 4-bed room, ensuring shared but comfortable living arrangements. Meals will be prepared on-site, with access to a kitchen and refrigerator for use as needed. The association will be responsible for purchasing groceries, taking care of specific dietary needs such as vegetarian preferences, allergies, or intolerances. The house also includes a Wi-Fi connection to support volunteers during their stay.
Formazione durante l'attività
The work will be dynamic and varied, combining physical effort and creativity. The main activities include the Almond Harvest, which is direct agricultural work on confiscated lands, following the rhythms of Sicilian nature. Volunteers will also contribute to Urban and Artistic Regeneration through small maintenance tasks, artistic decoration, and greenery care at "Girasoli House," aiming to make it an increasingly welcoming space rich in social messages.
Profilo del partecipante
Volunteers must be prepared to participate in a variety of activities throughout the activity, including agricultural tasks and interactions with children, young people, and the local community to foster inclusive and joyful experiences. Adaptability and a proactive attitude are essential. Participants should bring comfortable clothing, outdoor-appropriate footwear, autumn clothes, a hat for sun protection, mosquito repellent, a towel, personal hygiene items, an umbrella, and anything else suited to outdoor activities and weather conditions. Candidates must be 18 to 30 years old and reside in one of the eligible countries. When adding together this new volunteering opportunity and any previous participation in EU volunteering programmes, the total duration cannot exceed 12 months.
Data dell'attività
Dal 23/08/2026 al 07/09/2026
Luogo dell'attività
Corso Vittorio Emanuele , Mazzarino, Italia
Tipo di attività
Gruppi di volontariato
Cercasi partecipanti da
Francia, Grecia, Italia, Spagna, Ucraina
Argomenti dell'attività
Environment and natural protection
Termine per la presentazione delle candidature
Nessuna scadenza
Codice del progetto
2024-1-EACEA-VTHPA-101179670