ESC programs in Italy – 1. European Volunteering (ESC) in Italy in a horse rescue
ESC programs in Italy โ Oasi di Scacco & Hope is a non-profit association aimed at recovering horses that have been abandoned, abused or destined for slaughter. They are looking for volunteers to take care of the horses, cultivate the organic garden and participating in arts and crafts workshops.
Here you can download the info pack about the project: https://youthforeurope.eu/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Infopack-Oasi-Scacco-ESC-2021.pdf.
- Location: Mongrando, Italy
- Project dates: starting ASAP, for 6 months
- Applicants: 2 volunteers aged 18-30 from any EU Country
- Hosting institution: Oasi di Scacco & Hope
- Application deadline: ASAP
The volunteerโs task will be:
- Taking care of the organic garden
- Taking care of the horses (cleaning the stables, grooming, creating a relationship with them)
- Cooking meals with local produce
- Forest conservation (cleaning the place, planting new trees)
- Helping during the crafts, music, theatre and circus workshops
- Helping during horse riding lessons
- Welcoming guests
Volunteer profile.ย The profile of an ideal volunteer is:
- adaptable and motivated to live in a rural area
- good social and communication skills
- not afraid of getting their hands dirty
- interested in arts and culture
- flexible and willing to learn
- loving animals and nature
- experience with horses is welcome but not a requirement
- experience in education is welcome but not a requirement
Host Name:
Oasi di Scacco e Hope
Email ๐๐งย alice.b@associazionejoint.orgย
Website and social media:
- Website – https://oasidiscaccoehope.it/
- FB – https://www.facebook.com/OasiDiScaccoEHope
- IG – https://www.instagram.com/oasi_di_scaccohope/
Coordinating organisation:
- Website – http://www.associazionejoint.org
- FB – https://www.facebook.com/joint.milano
- IG – https://www.instagram.com/associazionejoint_milano/
โ๏ธ ๐ If you would like to apply for this project please attached your CV and this form filled in English:
https://youthforeurope.eu/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Oasi-Scacco_APPLICATION-FORM-ESC-2021.doc to the following email: apply.esc@associazionejoint.org
2. European Volunteering (ESC) in Italy in a Butterfly House for environmental education activities
“Farfalle nella Testa” is looking for 1 volunteer. The volunteer will be involved in the management of the Butterfly House and in the environmental education activities. Here you can download the infopack about the project: https://youthforeurope.eu/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Farfalle-nella-testa-infopack-ESC-2021.pdf.
- Location: Bordano (Udine), Italy
- Who: 1 volunteer aged 18-30 from any EU Country
- Duration: starting ASAP for 10 months
- Hosting institution: Farfalle nella Testa
- Application deadline: asap
Host Name:
“Farfalle nella testa”
Email๐๐ง alice.b@associazionejoint.org
Website and social media Hosting organisation:
- Website – http://www.farfallenellatesta.it/
- FB – https://www.facebook.com/farfallenellatesta
- IG – https://www.instagram.com/bordanofarfalle/
Coordinating organisation:
- Website – http://www.associazionejoint.org
- FB – https://www.facebook.com/joint.milano
- IG – https://www.instagram.com/associazionejoint_milano/
Tasks
- Support during guided tours, educational workshops and events organized especially during the summer season (hikes, theme days etc.);
- Participation in the conception, planning and realization of such events;
- Creation and realization of activities, events or workshops: after an initial phase of adaptation, the volunteers will be encouraged and supported to enrich the Butterfly House with their ideas and experiences;
- Assistance to the staff during the ordinary and extraordinary management of the Butterfly House: management and maintenance of tropical greenhouses and more in general of the museum structure;
- Shooting and editing video, taking and editing photos, as well as publishing them on social media; following the media campaign on Facebook and Instagram;
- Help during the breeding and care of insects and other invertebrates and vertebrates;
- Assistance to the staff for the care of plants and outdoor gardening activities;
- Participation in staff meetings and specific meetings on various aspects.
The planning of these activities and the assignment of specific tasks will always be closely connected with the preparation and the interests of the volunteers so that everyone can find space for their own ideas and their own spirit of initiative.
Volunteer profile – The ideal volunteers:
- are nature and animals lover
- have a willingness to work in a group and in contact with the public, especially with children
- they’re willing to do manual work and get their hands dirty
- they are ready and interested in spending a prolonged period of time in a small town located in a valley between the Carnic Pre-Alps and the Julian Alps
- are curious person, who asks questions and is capable of making constructive criticism and self-criticism.
It is positively evaluated:
- scientific background and previous experiences in the field of environmental education and/or gardening, horticulture and agriculture.
- artistic skills in particular in the theatrical/acting field
- video-making and/or photography skills
- experience in the organisation of public, tourist and recreational events.
โ๏ธ ๐ To apply for this project please attach your CV and this questionnaire (https://youthforeurope.eu/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Farfalle-nella-Testa-questionnaire-2021.doc) filled in English. Associazione Joint will contact only the shortlisted candidates to arrange a Skype interview.
3. European volunteering (ESC) in Italy with children in a kindergarten
Mignanego Cooperative Society is a no-profit cooperative. Its initiatives are aimed at children (especially those aged from 0 to 3), people with disabilities, women victims of violence or in situations of hardship, and migrants. Concerning childhood, the Cooperative runs two kindergartens, one in Mignanego (Nido Pollicino) and one in the historical city centre of Genova (Nido Vico Rosa) and manages a library space for children where specialised staff organise reading workshops for children and families. Cooperativa Mignanego also runs a support and listening centre on gender-based violence whose primary aim is to contrast violence and discrimination and promote awareness of gender issues. Here, women victims of violence can find a place where they can be listened to and supported.
Accommodation
The volunteers will live in Genova in a shared apartment with double rooms. 5 euros per day of pocket money and food or a food allowance will be provided. The travel expenses will be reimbursed on the basis defined by the European Commission.
- Location: Genova, Italy
- Project dates: ASAP – to November 2021
- Applicants: 1 female volunteer, aged 18-30 from EU Countries only
- Hosting institution: Coop. Mignanego
- Application deadline: ASAP
Host Name:
Cooperativa Sociale Mignanengo
Email๐๐ง alice.b@associazionejoint.org
Website and social media Hosting organisation:
- Website – https://www.cooperativasocialemignanego.it/
- FB – https://www.facebook.com/cooperativa.mignanego/
Coordinating organisation:
- Website – https://peco.genova.it/
- FB – https://www.facebook.com/peco.genova
- IG – https://www.instagram.com/peco.genova/
Tasks – Proposed activities โ long term project in non-profit providing services to children local community
- Activities with children in Pollicino kindergarten in Mignanego
- Reading and creative workshops for small children and families
- Supporting projects and events linked with gender issues
- Supporting the communication of the cooperative
- Organizing events for the community
- Help during summer camps for children
Volunteer profile
The ideal volunteer MUST be aged between 18 and 30 and MUST be resident in an EU country. They should be flexible, helpful, interested in social issues, eager to learn and available to do activities with small children, but also on social networks. The ideal candidate is patient, reliable, with good listening ability, willing to work in team. The volunteer has to be highly motivated to take part in this project. Furthermore, please bear in mind that volunteers will live in Genoa and travel every day to and from Mignanego with local transports.
โ๏ธ ๐ To apply for this project please attach your CV and this questionnaire (https://youthforeurope.eu/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Questionnaire_Mignanego-2021.doc) filled in English and send them to๐๐ง apply.esc@peco.genova.itย ย โ Associazione Joint will contact only the shortlisted candidates to arrange an online interview.
Here you can download the info pack (https://youthforeurope.eu/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Infopack-ESC-Mignanego-2021.pdf) about the project.
What are the ESC programs in Italy Benefits?
All of these project cover Food and accommodation + Pocket money
How many hours of volunteering help will you expect per week?
about 20-25 hours
The project is fully funded by the (ESC) European Solidarity Corps programme.
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