CALL FOR ESC TEAM VOLUNTEERS ON A FARM IN ITALY
Are you interested in environmental sustainability and rural development, and exploring different cultures? Apply now for Kora’s European Solidarity Corps volunteering team “Winter to Spring”!
Project details
- Where? Passignano sul Trasimeno, Italy
- When? From 1 March to 21 March 2026 (travel dates included)
- How long? 21 days
- Who can participate? 18-30 years old citizens, living in EU member countries, Italy included, Georgia or Ukraine
- Deadline for applying: 7 December 2025
Activities
- Logistics and maintenance: preparing areas to host spring/summer festivals, repairing and upcycling
- Gardening and agriculture: rearranging the vegetable garden, seeding, caring and collecting local organic products; preparing seasonal menus and shopping lists; making conserves from the farm and local farmers; experiencing, learning and promoting self-production of food as a mean for sustainable living; taking part in theoretical and hands-on permaculture sessions with certified trainers
- Cooking for groups according to environmentally sustainable criteria
- Non formal education activities about environmental topics, interculturality and social equality
Volunteers will work 35 hours per week on assigned tasks, with two consecutive free days per week (not necessarily Saturday and Sunday). These hours include 1 hour for a meeting with the coordinator of the activities, that coaches the volunteers on their tasks, meetings with the mentor, that evaluates the volunteers’ project, satisfaction and learning process. It’s also possible to organise Italian language course, if the Italian-speaking volunteers, supported by Kora staff members and provided with all activities we made in the past, are happy to lead it. If this is the case, the language course will take 2 hours a week.
Volunteers will dedicate an additional 7 hours per week to shared community responsibilities such as cleaning and cooking. While we encourage volunteers to engage in community life, we expect everyone to approach their roles with dedication and reliability.
Criteria
- 18-30 years old citizens living in EU member countries, Italy included, Georgia or Ukraine
- Available for the whole duration of the project
- Experience or strong interest in outdoor farm works, maintenance and leading groups will be very appreciated, as well as a passion for creating engaging and meaningful digital content
- Collaborative spirit with a willingness to take initiative
- Practical problem-solving skills and adaptability
- Respect for community living, sustainable practices, and eco-friendly lifestyles
- Ready to live in an intercultural context in a rural area, where the closest town with facilities is at 20 minutes on foot, downhill… and uphill back
- Basic level in English
- Driving license is welcome but not necessary.
Logistics and support
- Food will be provided by Kora and it will be mostly vegan and vegetarian for environmental reasons, and an opportunity to discover more about Italian and Mediterranean traditions. Volunteers will also get 10 euros for food extras, to be managed autonomously, and can request specific dietary options after the selection
- Accommodation will be on the farm premises, shared with other volunteers of their same gender. Volunteers will have access to kitchen, bathrooms, toilets, wi-fi, and washing machine
- Pocket money of 6 euros per day
- Health insurance (www.henner.com)
- Travel expenses will be refunded up until a fixed amount (180 € from 100 to 499 km distance, 275 € from 500 km to 1999 km, 360 € if more; the budget is lower if you travel by plane/boat for more than 50% km of the trip).
Organisations
The project is organised by Associazione Kora and coordinated by Associazione Basilicata Link in collaboration with different supporting partners.
How to apply
- Fill the online form below
- Send your CV with picture to [email protected], writing “Application for Kora spring team” in the object of the mail.
For more infos and logistics details, you can download the project infopack at this link.
For questions (not already answered in this call or in the infopack): [email protected]
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The deadline to apply is 7 December 2025: apply now and live an unforgettable experience!