Volunteering in Palermo | Creating Cultural Crossroads with GIOSEF Italy VOL.4
Giosef Italy Giovani Senza Frontiere APS
Palermo, Italy
Description
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, food and transport arrangements
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.
Training during the activity
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.
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.
Activity dates
A total of 39 week(s) during the period 06/10/2026 to 06/07/2027
Activity location
Via Roma,62 Palermo 90133, Palermo, Italy
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Albania, Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Lithuania, Malta, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden
Activity topics
Social challenges
Citizenship and democratic participation
Education and training
Creativity and culture
Physical education and sport
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 15/07/2026 11:59
Project code
2025-2-IT03-ESC51-VTJ-000386286