The ESC Team project “RISE II”, funded by the European Solidarity Corps programme and run by Associazione Joint in collaboration with Farfalle nella Testa in Bordano, has come to an end! We asked the participants to share their testimonials. Alexandru’s testimonial Hi, my name is Iacob Alexandru, I’m from Romania and I’m 23 years old. […]

The ESC Team project “RISE II”, funded by the European Solidarity Corps programme and carried out by Associazione Joint in collaboration with Farfalle nella Testa of Bordano, has come to an end! We asked the participants to share their testimonials. Valentyna’s testimonial Hello! My name is Valentyna Boitsun. I am from Ukraine. I have spent […]

I completed a six-month volunteer at the Walden Institute in Menfi, Sicily, working in a community for minors with penal measures or little kids without families. I chose this opportunity because, as a psychologist, it was the perfect chance to develop my professional skills while working with young people, a field that had always greatly […]

My European Solidarity Corps journey in Menfi, Sicily, has been an experience full of learning, meaningful connections, creativity and unforgettable moments. Coming to Sicily as a volunteer, I was excited to discover a new culture, meet people from different backgrounds and contribute to the local community. What I experienced was much more than I expected. […]

Firstly, I feel so glad to had the opportunity and the chance to experience this volunteering in Italy. I couldn’t imagine a better volunteer experience, so thank you for your trust. When I’m going to start a new project or an adventure I love to have no expectations to surprise and challenge myself. In this […]

From 1 to 15 October 2026, young people born in 2008 can apply for DiscoverEU, the European Union initiative that gives away a free rail pass for travelling around Europe. The pass is worth around €250, can be used between 1 March 2027 and 31 May 2028, and Italy has around 5,000 places available. If […]