Bona Fides Association and AStrauss APS have just opened 4 calls for a total of 10 short term male volunteers to be hosted in Mussomeli (Sicily) in late September. 

To apply please send your CV and a motivation letter to the following emails:
mariachiara@bonafides.pl and anna@bonafides.pl.
Please, write in the title: “ESC in Mussomeli”.

  • Location: Mussomeli (Sicily), Italy
  • Deadline: OPEN
  • Activity dates: A total of 5 weeks during the period 27/09/2023 to 30/10/2023

Accommodation, food and transport arrangements

Volunteers will be involved in activities 5 days per week, with a maximum of 35 working hours. They will live together in the beautiful Spinnato palace, a historical place in the center of Mussomeli, right above Strauss APS headquarters. The flat is very large and contains all the necessary facilities, including a large terrace. Look at the flat here:

Volunteers are going to share the rooms, according to gender and/or other requests. The volunteer will receive a total amount of 342,00€, which include pocket money as established by the program and pocket food.

Training during the activity

Welcome to training run by Strauss APS INFO PACK HERE: https://shorturl.at/jrJV2

A supportive and inclusive environment where your ideas and creativity are valued. A chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of local youth and contribute to the broader goals of the European Solidarity Corps.

1. Strauss APS (working with youth) – 2 Places available

https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/placement/36807_en  

Activity description

As a European Solidarity Corps volunteer with us, you will have the opportunity to engage in a range of exciting activities that promote personal growth, community development, and intercultural exchange.
FILL IN THIS APPLICATION FORM: https://forms.gle/WBt7fMoPf4JGSbUZ9

Activities:

  • Skills Development: work with young people to identify and develop their skills, fostering personal and professional growth through workshops and one-on-one mentoring.
  • Arts, Drama, Writing for Youth Engagement: Organize creative workshops and encourage young people to express themselves through various forms of artistic expression
  • Media Materials: capturing essence of our activities and promote youth engagement in Mussomeli through campaigns, podcasts, videos other innovative media, etc.
  • Promoting EU Values, Solidarity, and Volunteering in local youth: Educate local youth about the values of the European Union, the importance of solidarity, and the benefits of volunteering within the European context.

Participant profile

Aged between 18 and 30. Passion for youth engagement and non-formal education. Communication and interpersonal skills. Flexibility, adaptability, and an open-minded attitude. Passion for media and story telling (podcasts, videos, etc.) Male participants only.

2. Strauss APS (working with youth) – 4 Places available

https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/placement/36807_en  

Activity description

As a European Solidarity Corps volunteer with us, you will have the opportunity to engage in a range of exciting activities that promote personal growth, community development, and intercultural exchange.
FILL IN THIS APPLICATION FORM: https://forms.gle/WBt7fMoPf4JGSbUZ9

Activities:

  • Skills Development: work with young people to identify and develop their skills, fostering personal and professional growth through workshops and one-on-one mentoring.
  • Arts, Drama, Writing for Youth Engagement: Organize creative workshops and encourage young people to express themselves through various forms of artistic expression
  • Media Materials: capturing essence of our activities and promote youth engagement in Mussomeli through campaigns, podcasts, videos other innovative media, etc.
  • Promoting EU Values, Solidarity, and Volunteering in local youth: Educate local youth about the values of the European Union, the importance of solidarity, and the benefits of volunteering within the European context

Participant profile

Aged between 18 and 30. Passion for youth engagement and non-formal education. Communication and interpersonal skills. Flexibility, adaptability, and an open-minded attitude. Passion for media and story telling (podcasts, videos, etc.) Male participants only.

3. Casa Rosetta (activities with disabled people) – 2 places available

https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/placement/36791_en

Activity description

Artistic, theatre and music activities and other meaningful tasks for people with disabilities.
FILL IN APPLICATION FORM: https://forms.gle/zBnUbXjSBdWYu3T7

  • Workshops: helping organize and lead art, theater or music workshops
  • Support: providing support, helping them to participate in activities in the best way possible.
  • Inclusion: ensuring that all activities are inclusive and accessible
  • Creativity: Inspiring creativity and self-expression among participants
  • Social Interaction: creating opportunities for social interaction and integration
  • Awareness: engaging in outreach and efforts to raise awareness of disability issues and promoting the inclusion of people with disabilities in society
  • Personal Development: opportunity to develop their skills, i.e. communication, teamwork and intercultural competence, both in volunteers and participants
  • Creating Tips: Volunteers may collect and create suggestions to share, in the form of written or visual materials, with future volunteers

Participant profile

Aged between 18 and 30. Interested in working with people with disabilities, Non Formal Education. Passionate about arts, theatre or music. Motivated to actively engage in the local community and willing to contribute to society inclusion. Flexibility, adaptability and team spirit. 2 places available.

4. Casa Vanessa (activities with vulnerable minors) – 2 places available  

https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/placement/36792_en

Activity description

Essential support, and guidance for vulnerable minors
FILL IN THIS APPLICATION FORM: https://forms.gle/eWbVz3p45TYz5hLj8

Activities:

  • Mentoring and Emotional Support: offering emotional support, being positive role models
  • Educational Support: assisting with homework, tutoring in specific subjects
  • Recreational Activities: organizing in recreational activities such as (sports, arts and crafts, games, etc.)
  • Life Skills: offering guidance on essential life skills to empower minors to become more self-sufficient and prepare them for independent living
  • Cultural and Language Learning: sharing cultures with the minors and, in turn, learn about the local culture.
  • Personal Development: opportunity to develop their skills, i.e. communication, teamwork and intercultural competence, both in volunteers and participants
  • Creating Tips: Volunteers may have the opportunity to collect and create suggestions to share, in the form of written or visual materials, with future volunteers.

Participant profile

Age between 18 and 30. Interested in working with vulnerable youth and non formal education. Motivated to actively engage in the local community and willing to contribute to society inclusion. Flexibility, adaptability and team spirit. 2 places available. Male participants only.