Italy Cagliari ESC European Solidarity Corps

Italy Cagliari ESC European Solidarity Corps In line with the European Youth Strategy, the general aim of the project is to support youth participation, empowerment, social and civic engagement of young people by promoting and facilitating connections, relations and exchange of experience between young volunteers from different European Countries. The project will involve 4 young volunteers in non-formal education activities (animal assisted programs, outdoor education, leisure and sport) for social inclusion. In particular, the project aims to: – strengthen social inclusion of disadvantaged people through educational, relational and therapeutic support; – promote volunteering and solidarity in support of mental health and psychophysical wellbeing; – increase civic engagement, empowerment, participation and active citizenship of young people with fewer opportunities.

ACCOMMODATION, FOOD AND TRANSPORT ARRANGEMENTS

Volunteers will be accommodated in a private apartment, provided with double or single rooms and shared spaces (kitchen, living room and bathroom). Volunteers will be given a monthly contribution of 300,00 € (pocket money + food money) to cover the expenses related to board and extra costs. Travel costs will be reimbursed depending on the EU distance band.

TRAINING DURING THE ACTIVITY

General Online Training, Linguistic support, Pre-departure training, On-arrival training, Mid-term evaluation, Annual European Solidarity Corps events. Non formal training on soft skills, conflict management, team building and problem solving. Other trainings related to the project activities.

PARTICIPANT PROFILE

We are looking for volunteers aged 20-30 interested in animal assisted activities, outdoor education and sport for social inclusion. We especially welcome applicants with fewer opportunities. They should be open-minded, have good social skills, emphatic attitude, positive energy, flexibility, adaptability, motivation to learn from intercultural experiences and challenges, supporting each other and cooperating in behalf of a common purpose.