Reuse, Repair, Rebuild: Volunteering for Circular Economy and Inclusion in Insieme
INSIEME SOCIETA' COOPERATIVA SOCIALE A R.L.
VICENZA, Italië
Beschrijving
This long-term European Solidarity Corps (ESC) project offers two volunteers the opportunity to support Insieme, a social cooperative in Vicenza, Italy, promoting social inclusion, the circular economy, and environmental sustainability. From October 2026 to June 2027, volunteers will work around 30 hours per week, supporting people from vulnerable backgrounds while contributing to second-hand shops, bike repair, the cooperative café, waste collection and textile reuse services, environmental education in schools, and digital communication. Tasks may include customer service, repairing bicycles, preparing food and drinks, sorting reusable items, assisting educational workshops, and promoting ESC opportunities. Volunteers always work in a multicultural team under staff guidance.
Regelingen voor accommodatie, eten, en vervoer
Volunteers will be hosted in shared apartments in Vicenza. The apartments are well connected by public transport. Bedrooms will be shared, with gender separation ensured. Each volunteer will receive:
- A monthly allowance of 150€ for personal expenses
- ESC pocket money of 6€ per day
- Round-trip international travel covered according to the ESC distance bands (211€ for 10–499 km; 309€ for 500–1999 km)
- A bicycle and public transport tickets for local mobility
- Coverage of any visa-related costs, if applicable
- Possibility to eat lunch for free in cooperative
Wat leer je?
- On-arrival training (1 week)
- Mid-term evaluation (4 days)
- Italian language course (3 hours per week)
- Workshops on social and environmental topics
- Training on being a European volunteer
- Introduction to the third sector in Italy, including what it means to be part of a cooperative
Wie zoeken we?
We are looking for open-minded, proactive, and motivated volunteers who are eager to experience life in a social cooperative committed to inclusion, sustainability, and circular economy. The ideal candidate is curious about social work and environmental topics, and ready to get involved both manually and relationally.
Previous experience in volunteering, social work, or environmental education is welcome but not required. What matters most is a hands-on attitude, the willingness to learn, to work in a team, and to contribute to the cooperative’s mission with empathy and flexibility. The candidate should be motivated to spend 9 months in a foreign country, interested in circular economy and social inclusion, and able to adapt to a new environment. A basic knowledge of Italian or at least of English is required to facilitate communication and integration. Applicants must be available for the entire duration of the project.
Begin- en einddatum
Van 01/10/2026 tot 01/07/2027
Locatie
VIA DALLA SCOLA 255, VICENZA, Italië
Soort activiteit
Individueel vrijwilligerswerk
Voor deelnemers uit:
Albanië, Algerije, Armenië, Aruba, Azerbeidzjan, Belarus, België, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius en Saba, Bosnië en Herzegovina, Bulgarije, Curaçao, Cyprus, Denemarken, Duitsland, Egypte, Estland, Finland, Frankrijk, Frans-Polynesië, Franse Zuidelijke en Zuidpoolgebieden, Georgië, Griekenland, Groenland, Hongarije, IJsland, Ierland, Israël, Italië, Jordanië, Kosovo * UN resolution, Kroatië, Letland, Libanon, Libië, Liechtenstein, Litouwen, Luxemburg, Malta, Marokko, Moldavië, Montenegro, Nederland, Nieuw-Caledonië, Noord-Macedonië, Noorwegen, Oekraïne, Oostenrijk, Palestina, Polen, Portugal, Roemenië, Rusland, Saint-Barthélemy, Saint-Pierre en Miquelon, Servië, Sint Maarten (Nederlands deel), Slovenië, Slowakije, Spanje, Syrië, Tsjechië, Tunesië, Turkije, Wallis en Futuna, Zweden
Thema
Social challenges
Environment and natural protection
Health and wellbeing
Uiterste sollicitatiedatum
Uiterste inschrijvingsdatum: 01/10/2026 17:00
Projectcode
2026-1-IT03-ESC51-VTJ-000402378