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 […]

Sometimes, the best decisions begin with uncertainty. Saying “yes” to this opportunity was one of the best decisions I have ever made… When I arrived in Milan seven months ago, everything was new. A new country, a new language, a new city and a completely different routine. I remember feeling excited, but also nervous. Leaving […]

I really enjoyed my volunteering experience in Lombardy. Living in the heart of a region surrounded by lakes and mountains, with excellent transport links, was a real privilege. There was always a new place to explore, a town to discover or a landscape to admire, which made the experience all the more memorable. One of […]

The ESC Team project “RISE”, funded by the European Solidarity Corps programme and carried out by Associazione Joint in collaboration with Cascina EUtopia, has come to an end! We asked the participants to share their testimonials. La testimonianza di Lati When I applied for this volunteering project, I was attracted by the opportunity to discover […]

The ESC Team project “RISE”, funded by the European Solidarity Corps programme and carried out by Associazione Joint in collaboration with Cascina EUtopia, has come to an end! We asked the participants to share their testimonials. Alice’s testimonial My name is Alice, I’m 20 years old and I’m from Italy. Last year I finished high […]

My ESC volunteering project at a QR52 youth center in Milan has been the best and most meaningful experience of my life. For over six months, I worked with teenagers in both Italian and English, supporting them with their homework, taking part in sports, educational and creative activities, joining trips, and, recently, spending three unforgettable […]