Volunteering
Count Me In! 3.0
Youth Work & LearningCulture & Heritage
1 Feb – 30 Sept 2027
Rome, Italy
Open to: 15 countries
ESC Volunteering Projects in Italy
6 ESC volunteering projects in Italy are open for applications. Nearest deadline: 30 October 2026.
Volunteering
Community Sparks – 2nd Edition
Youth Work & LearningSolidarity & Community
15 Jan 2027 – 15 Jan 2028
Savigliano, Italy
Open to: 38 countries
Volunteering
Volunteering in a Housing Community for At-Risk Boys
Inclusion & DiversitySolidarity & Community
23 Nov 2026 – 31 May 2027
Menfi (Sicily), Italy
Open to: 21 countries
Volunteering
Christmas at Caritas: Support the Local Community
Solidarity & Community
8–21 Dec 2026
Sant'Agata di Militello (Sicily), Italy
Open to: 31 countries
Volunteering
Volunteering in a Nursery and a Women’s Community House
Inclusion & DiversitySolidarity & Community
21 Feb – 15 Aug 2027
Mignanego (Genoa), Italy
Open to: 24 countries
Volunteering
Living Traces
Environment & Climate
30 Nov 2026 – 4 Jan 2027
Buccino, Italy
Open to: 33 countries
Questions & answers
How many ESC volunteering projects in Italy are open right now?
6 ESC volunteering projects in Italy are open for applications on Erasmus Search. The nearest deadline is 30 October 2026.
Who can volunteer with the European Solidarity Corps?
People aged 18 to 30, or 18 to 35 for humanitarian aid volunteering. You can register on the European Solidarity Corps portal from age 17, but you must be 18 when the activity starts.
How long does ESC volunteering last?
Individual volunteering usually lasts from 2 to 12 months. Team volunteering and some shorter activities last from 2 weeks to 2 months.
Is ESC volunteering paid?
Volunteering is unpaid, but the costs are covered: travel, accommodation, food and insurance. Volunteers usually also receive pocket money. Details differ by project, so check the call.
How do I apply for ESC volunteering?
Register on the European Solidarity Corps portal (youth.europa.eu/solidarity) and apply to the organisation’s call. Many organisers also use their own application form, which is linked on the project page.
Is the European Solidarity Corps part of Erasmus+?
No. The European Solidarity Corps is a separate EU programme for volunteering and solidarity projects. In most countries it is run by the same national agencies as Erasmus+.