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European Solidarity Corps

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Il Paguro Youth Center: Leave your Print

Giosef Italy Giovani Senza Frontiere APS

Casapesenna (CE), Italy

Description

Your main duty as a GIOSEF Italy volunteer will be to support and inspire young people from disadvantaged backgrounds through a variety of different activities and events that aim to create positive change in the community. You will support and participate in projects focused on communication, education, and youth engagement that will help you develop your skills and knowledge in media, social change, and intercultural collaboration. Together with local organizations that support the same values, you will help create welcoming spaces where young people from all across Europe and beyond will be able to grow, connect, share experiences, and learn from each other. This volunteering opportunity will give you the chance to discover new cultures, grow personally and professionally, and make a meaningful positive impact.  

Find us on social media to learn more about what we do:

Instagram: @giosef_italy & @il_paguro_youthcenter

Accommodation, food and transport arrangements

Volunteers will stay at Il Paguro Youth Center, our youth hostel and community center. The space offers a shared work area with everything you may need, a cosy common room with games, a fully equipped kitchen, and a charming garden, where you can connect, play and relax with others.

Each month, volunteers receive a monthly allowance to cover food and pocket money. Travel costs to and from the project are reimbursed in accordance with EU budget guidelines, enabling you to focus on the experience without worrying about expenses.

Training during the activity

You will take part in an engaging training program that uses non-formal methods such as interactive workshops, group discussions, role-playing activities, and creative problem-solving exercises. The project will cover a range of topics, including facilitation techniques, workshop creation, intercultural awareness and sensitivity, effective social media strategies, and innovative approaches to youth engagement and empowerment. This hands-on approach will allow you to learn by doing, exchange ideas with peers, learn more about teamwork and leadership, and other practical skills.

Participant profile

We are looking for young people aged 18–30 who have a genuine passion about social work and supporting communities in disadvantaged and isolated areas, as well as working with youth at risk of marginalisation. This may include young people affected by social and economic barriers, such as limited access to quality education and work opportunities.

We particularly value participants who are committed to making a positive impact and are eager to gain a deeper understanding of the criminal influence in Southern Italy, moving beyond stereotypes.

Desirable skills and experiences (considered an asset, not exclusion criteria):

  • Knowledge of Italian
  • Experience with non-formal education methods
  • Experience working with minors
  • Event planning skills

Activity dates

A total of 41 week(s) during the period 01/11/2026 to 15/08/2027


Activity location

Via Raffaello IV Traversa, 5, Casapesenna (CE), Italy


Activity type

Individual volunteering


Looking for participants from

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden


Activity topics

Social challenges

Citizenship and democratic participation

Education and training

Employment and entrepreneurship

Creativity and culture


Deadline for applications

No application deadline


Project code

2025-2-IT03-ESC51-VTJ-000386286