- Duration: From 1 October 2026 to 1 July 2027.
- Location: Vicenza, Italy.
- Type of activity: Individual volunteering under the European Solidarity Corps.
- Number of volunteers needed: Two (2).
- Accommodation: Shared apartments in Vicenza, with shared bedrooms and separate arrangements for males and females.
- Funding: Funded under the European Solidarity Corps arrangements.
- International travel: Round-trip international travel costs are covered according to the program's distance bands.
- Local transportation: A bicycle and public transportation tickets will be provided.
- Food: Volunteers may receive a free lunch at the cooperative.
- Visa: Visa-related costs will be covered when applicable.
- Training: A one-week arrival training, a four-day mid-term evaluation, as well as workshops and specialized training.
- Language: An Italian language course for three hours per week.
- Fees: The website does not mention any application or participation fees.
Publish Date
9/2/2026
Application Deadline
10/1/2026
Opportunity Type
Volunteering
Publisher
Foras Khadra
Available Countries
All World, Tunisia
Description
This is a long-term volunteering opportunity under the European Solidarity Corps, offering two volunteers the chance to participate in the activities of a social cooperative called Insieme in the city of Vicenza, Italy. The program focuses on promoting social inclusion, the circular economy, and environmental sustainability, while supporting people from vulnerable or marginalized backgrounds.
During the program, volunteers will participate in a variety of activities, including working in second-hand shops, repairing bicycles, assisting at the cooperative's café, collecting waste and supporting textile reuse services, raising environmental awareness in schools, engaging in digital communication, and promoting European Solidarity Corps opportunities.
Volunteers will work as part of a multicultural team under the supervision of the cooperative's staff.
Details
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be from one of the countries explicitly listed on the opportunity page. Tunisia is the only Arab country mentioned among the required list.
- Applicants should be open-minded, proactive, and motivated to participate.
- Interest in living and working within a social cooperative focused on inclusion, sustainability, and the circular economy.
- Interest in social work and environmental issues.
- Willingness to take part in practical activities and interact with others.
- Ability to contribute to the cooperative's mission with empathy and flexibility.
- Interest in the circular economy and social inclusion.
- Basic knowledge of Italian or English to facilitate communication and integration.
- Previous experience in volunteering, social work, or environmental education is welcome but not mandatory.
Opportunity Benefits
- Accommodation in shared apartments in Vicenza.
- A monthly allowance of €150 for personal expenses.
- Round-trip international travel coverage according to the program's approved travel distance.
- A bicycle for transportation.
- Public transportation tickets for local travel.
- Visa costs covered when applicable.
- The possibility of receiving a free lunch at the cooperative.
- One week of arrival training.
- A four-day mid-term evaluation and training.
- An Italian language course for three hours per week.
- Workshops on social and environmental issues.
- Training on the role of a European volunteer.
- The opportunity to learn about the third sector in Italy and the work of social cooperatives.
- Practical experience in the circular economy, environmental sustainability, and social inclusion.
- The opportunity to work in a multicultural team and expand international networks and experience.
- According to the principles of the European Solidarity Corps, participants receive a certificate confirming their participation at the end of the activity.
