Are you interested in learning more about sustainability and exploring different cultures? Apply now for this long term European Solidarity Corps volunteering project!

Project details

• Where? Passignano sul Trasimeno, Italy
• When? From 1 April to 15 December 2026
• How long? 8,5 months
• Who can participate? 18-30 years old citizens, living in EU member countries
• Deadline for applying: 11 January 2026

Activities

• Gardening and agriculture: restoring medicinal herb garden, planting and maintaining the vegetable garden, learning and promoting self-production of food as a mean for sustainable living, permaculture
• Practical/manual activities: maintenance, upcycling and renovation of the spaces (benches, fences, common areas, dormitory…)
• Coordinating groups of youngsters for outdoor activities hosted at the farm
• Logistics during projects and events: helping in the kitchen, organising and preparing spaces
• Independently of your role, when Kora hosts a group, all volunteers and staff (as a team) help prepare for the arrival and clear up after the departure of of the group.

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
• Available for the whole duration of the project
• A passion for outdoor physical work
• 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 back uphill
• Basic level in English
• Interested in learning Italian
• 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 20 euros a month for food extras, to be managed autonomously, and can request specific dietary options after the selection
• Accommodation will be in a house on the farm premises, in rooms shared with other volunteers of their same gender. The house is equipped with 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 (211 € from 100 to 499 km distance, 309 € from 500 km to 1999 km, 395 € if more; the budget is higher if more than half of the itinerary is made by sustainable means of transport: train, bus or carpooling).

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERING IN SUSTAINABLE GARDENING AND COOKING ON A FARM IN ITALY

Project details

• Where? Passignano sul Trasimeno, Italy
• When? From 1 April to 15 December 2026
• How long? 8,5 months
• Who can participate? 18-30 years old citizens, living in EU member countries
• Deadline for applying: 11 January 2025

Activities

• Cooking and food preservation (core activity):
  Supporting the preparation of seasonal menus and shopping lists; helping to cook meals for hosted groups following environmentally sustainable practices; preparing conserves and preserved foods using ingredients from the farm or local farmers.
• Workshops and knowledge sharing:
  Involving other volunteers in kitchen activities; co-organising and facilitating cooking workshops for hosted groups
• Communication and social media:
  Creating content for social media, including recipes, photos, and videos, to document and share daily activities and sustainable food practices.
• Short-term and team volunteers – Shared Cooking Support:
  During some periods, the volunteer will help with the team’s daily cooking for themselves. This includes supporting simple menu planning, shopping, and preparing shared meals together with other team members, following environmentally sustainable practices.
• Gardening Support:
  In their spare time, and especially when there are no larger groups hosted, the volunteer will help with basic garden activities in the small garden. This may include maintenance tasks such as planting, weeding, watering, harvesting, and drying herbs.
• Team support during groups hosting:
  Regardless of their specific role, all volunteers and staff work together as a team when Kora hosts groups, helping with preparations before arrival and cleaning and resetting spaces after departure.

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
• Available for the whole duration of the project
• A passion for farming and cooking
• 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
• Interested in learning Italian
• 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 a month for food extras, to be managed autonomously, and can request specific dietary options after the selection
• Accommodation will be in a house on the farm premises, in rooms shared with other volunteers of their same gender. The house is equipped with 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 (211 € from 100 to 499 km distance, 309 € from 500 km to 1999 km, 395 € if more; the budget is higher if more than half of the itinerary is made by sustainable means of transport: train, bus or carpooling).

Are you interested in learning more about organic farming and project management and exploring different cultures? Apply now for this European Solidarity Corps long term volunteering project!

Project details

• Where? Magione, Italy
• When? From beginning of April to mid November 2026 (flexible dates)
• How long? 7,5 months
• Who can participate? 18-30 years old citizens, living in EU member countries
• Deadline for applying: January 25

Activities

• Agricultural tasks (3 or 2 days a week), following seasonal natural cycles: sowing in containers and in soil, transplanting, watering / irrigation and fertilisation, treatments (with products allowed in organic agriculture and/or self-prepared), green pruning and topping, composting, preparation of flower beds with mulching and – where necessary with – supports, collection/washing/packaging, sales (mainly in the company, to joint purchasing groups, in two monthly markets, to school canteens and restaurants), maintenance of equipment and materials, re-organisation of company spaces.
• Civic agriculture projects management (2 or 3 days a week): supporting the creation and implementation of workshops and events addressed to NEETs and locals in general, communication, research, administration and accounting
• Social farming: hosting/working with vulnerable people, with disabilities and disadvantaged background.

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
• Available for the whole duration of the project
• A passion for outdoor physical work
• Interest in project management, rural development and supporting people with disadvantaged backgrounds
• 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 back uphill
• Basic level in English
• Interested in learning Italian
• 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 20 euros a month for food extras, to be managed autonomously, and can request specific dietary options after the selection
• Accommodation will be in a tiny house on La Buona Terra farm, shared with other volunteers of their same gender. The farm is equipped with kitchen, bathrooms, toilets, wi-fi, and washing machine. In order to get to Microcosmo, volunteers will have to walk downhill (20 minutes), catch a train (5 minutes) and then a member of Microcosmo will drive them to Microcosmo farm (15 minutes). Same backwards.
• Pocket money of 6 euros per day
• Health insurance (www.henner.com)
• Travel expenses will be refunded up until a fixed amount (211 € from 100 to 499 km distance, 309 € from 500 km to 1999 km, 395 € if more; the budget is higher if more than half of the itinerary is made by sustainable means of transport: train, bus or carpooling).