Volunteer in Italy with an association for Birdwatching and Protection of Biodiversity
NO BORDERS
Lipu - Lega Italiana Protezione Uccelli
Massaciuccoli, Italy
Description
Join the LIPU Massaciuccoli Oasis in Tuscany, Italy - a nature reserve located between Lucca, Pisa, and Viareggio. From end of October until end of February (with possibility of extending project until end of May 2027!). Surrounded by lakes, reeds, and wildlife, this unique place is both a haven for biodiversity and a vibrant community space. Volunteers support bird monitoring, habitat conservation, wildlife care, environmental education, and biodiversity gardening. Activities include building bird observatories and maintaining wooden trails and territory, raising green awareness. Daily life includes shared cooking, cleaning, and living in close contact with nature and people. Expect manual and physical work, shared spaces, and a meaningful connection with the natural world.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
LIPU is located in Massaciuccoli, a small town located in the municipality of Massarosa, halfway between Viareggio, Lucca, and Pisa. The location is remote and quiet isolated from the intense city life. Volunteers will stay in guesthouse with rooms shared among volunteers of different genders. The volunteers will receive pocket money of 6€ per day. The food will be provided by the hosting organization. The volunteers will have the ingredients that are provided by the host organization to prepare the meals. Alcohol, suites, and personal items will be on charge of volunteers.
Training during the activity
Volunteers will participate in the On Arrival Training organized by the Italian National Agency. The coordinating organization No Borders, will organize trainings with the volunteers and the coordinator of LIPU.
Participant profile
Please check your SPAM for our email. SEND YOUR CV and MOTIVATION IN ENGLISH! Available for the entire duration of the project: beginning of October 2026 – 31st January 2027.
We are looking for volunteers: ▪️Want to have close contact with nature and birds 🐦▪️Ready to live in a rural and ISOLATED area;▪️Huge plus previous studies or work in biology, biodiversity, veterinary, ecology, etc. ▪️Sociable, community-oriented, ready to live and be in a team 24/7; ▪️ Knows how to cook for yourself and ready to do it for the group;▪️Active, empathetic, open-minded, and respectful; ▪️Willing to support in educational activities for children, young people, and adults; ▪️Ready to share living spaces, including bedrooms, with people of DIFFERENT genders. ▪️Ready to do manual tasks, outdoor work, and get your hands dirty - in ALL weather conditions.▪️Clean shared spaces. ▪️Accept mainly vegetarian lifestyle at the Oasis (occasionally including local animal products shared by neighbors). ▪️ Love for tracking or hiking on long distances▪️Intermediate English and strong motivation to learn Italian.
Activity dates
From 26/10/2026 to 28/02/2027
Activity location
Massaciuccoli, Italy
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden
Activity topics
Social challenges
Disaster prevention and recovery
Environment and natural protection
Health and wellbeing
Education and training
Employment and entrepreneurship
Creativity and culture
Physical education and sport
Nutrition and subsistence agriculture
WASH (Water, sanitation and hygiene)
Support to local Small and Medium Enterprise
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 30/09/2026 17:01
Project code
2025-1-IT03-ESC51-VTJ-000348011