Volunteer in Italy

Noored Ühiskonna Heaks (NYH) is promoting a call for participants for European Solidarity Corps (ESC) long-term volunteering projects in Faenza, Italy.

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About the Project

Opportunity with Rione Verde APS 2 places, for 6 months, started from early June or early July 2025.

With this project, our goal is to celebrate the identity of local traditions through active participation in local folkloric (and not only) events. Volunteers will support the local community in events and administrative tasks.

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About the organization

Rione Verde (Green Ward) is an association of social promotion based in Faenza, Italy.In 1959, 5 Rioni (free non-political associations, including Rione Verde) were established in Faenza, to renew the tradition of the Palio del Niballo, an event which goes back to the Manfredian period (maximum splendor of the Manfredi family), takes place during summer and consists of a competition between knights, accompanied by parades, flag-wavers, musicians etc. Rione manages a stable with 5 horses.Rione Verde in 2021 counts about 250 members, has a board of directors with 9 elements, plus a council of wise men (control body with 5 elements), who work jointly.Located in Faenza city center, Rione Verde manages a building of about 400 square meters, organized in the costume room, the victory room, the historical group, bar, kitchens, social restaurant etc. Part of the building is shared with the Domus, a hostel/residence with about 50 rooms.

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Goal

We're here to create an inclusive and intercultural community in Faenza by promoting unity through volunteer participation in traditions and active support of the local community.

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Pre-departure training offered by supporting organisation. On-arrival training and Mid-term Evaluation offered by Italian National Agency. On the job training Online Linguistic Support.

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Objectives:

The main objectives of Rione Verde are the organization and management of cultural, artistic or recreational activities of social interest; the organization and management of amateur sports activities; the association also promotes cultural initiatives, historical, recreational and sporting re-enactments for the benefit of members and all citizens.

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Accommodation, food and transport arrangements

Each housing comes equipped with a bathroom, a shared kitchen, living or study room.
Accommodation provides both single and double rooms to ensure your comfort during your stay.
Rest assured, these houses have all the basic necessities you'll need to live comfortably during your stay.

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