ROOTS OF CHANGE – 6 MONTHS VOLUNTEERING IN ITALY TO LEARN AGROFORESTRY SECRETS

🌿 Overview

Are you ready to volunteer in Italy and immerse yourself in sustainable farming? The Roots of Change program offers a 6-month hands-on volunteering experience in Palombaio, Apulia. Running from 01/09/2025 to 28/05/2026, this program combines agroforestry, eco-living, and creative sustainability projects.

Organized by PIGRECO – Semi di Intercultura APS in collaboration with Associazione Regen ETS, this program welcomes young Europeans who want to learn real-world skills in sustainability and contribute to local communities.

🌍 Volunteer in Italy- Apulia – Experience Italian Rural Life

If you dream of volunteering in Apulia, this program offers the perfect mix of rural living and cultural immersion. Palombaio, near Bitonto, is surrounded by olive groves and provides a peaceful yet inspiring environment. Volunteers will work on organic farms, participate in agroforestry, and experience authentic Italian eco-living.

Moreover, this experience teaches you practical skills in permaculture, composting, and sustainable agriculture while connecting with local communities. You’ll understand how Italian villages balance tradition with ecological innovation.

🇪🇺 European Solidarity Corps Italy

This project is part of the European Solidarity Corps Italy, targeting motivated young Europeans aged 18–30. Volunteers from countries including 🇦🇹 Austria, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, 🇭🇷 Croatia, 🇨🇾 Cyprus, 🇨🇿 Czech Republic, 🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇪🇪 Estonia, 🇫🇮 Finland, 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇭🇺 Hungary, 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇱🇻 Latvia, 🇱🇹 Lithuania, 🇱🇺 Luxembourg, 🇲🇹 Malta, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇲🇰 North Macedonia, 🇳🇴 Norway, 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇷🇴 Romania, 🇸🇰 Slovakia, 🇸🇮 Slovenia, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇸🇪 Sweden can apply.

By joining the European Solidarity Corps in Italy, you’ll develop skills in teamwork, sustainability, and cross-cultural collaboration while actively contributing to environmental protection.

📍 Location: Bitonto, Apulia, Italy

The program takes place at Corso Vittorio Emanuele, 134 Palombaio, Bitonto, in the Metropolitan City of Bari. Bitonto is nicknamed the “City of Olives” due to its endless olive groves. Volunteers enjoy easy access to Bari, nearby airports, and trains, combining rural serenity with Italian city life.

🌱 Activities & Learning Opportunities

Volunteers in this program will actively contribute to:

• 🌳 Agroforestry management – pruning, planting, and care

• 🧪 Biofertilizer production – composting and microbial inoculums

• 🛠️ Eco-building projects – sustainable construction and DIY

• 🌻 Community workshops – education on sustainable living

• 📱 Creative communication – social media and content documentation

• ♻️ Permaculture practices – soil regeneration, composting, and biodiversity

Through these activities, you’ll gain hands-on skills in eco-living and regenerative agriculture while contributing to a greener future.

🏡 Accommodation & Lifestyle during Volunteering in Italy

Volunteers live on an organic farm in shared rooms. The program emphasizes eco-friendly, low-impact living:

• 🥗 Organic vegetarian meals, mostly grown on-site

• 🧼 Use of biodegradable toiletries only

• 🚌 Convenient transport to Bari and surrounding towns

Participants cook together, minimize waste, and experience a sustainable lifestyle in Italy.

🎓 Training & Mentorship during Volunteering in Italy

The program provides:

• 🧭 On-arrival and mid-term training with the Italian National Agency

• 💬 Weekly online workshops on communication and teamwork

• 🌍 Access to a language learning platform

• 🧑‍🏫 Task-specific guidance from experienced mentors

This ensures you gain confidence and skills while volunteering in Italy.

👤 Who Can Apply

The program welcomes volunteers who are:

• 18–30 years old and EU residents

• Eco-conscious, proactive, and open-minded

• Passionate about sustainability, ecology, and cultural exchange

• Comfortable with outdoor work and team activities

• Able to communicate in basic English or Italian

📅 Key Dates for Volunteering in Italy

• Activity Dates: 01/09/2025 – 28/05/2026

• Application Deadline: 01/09/2025, 12:00

🧳 What to Bring for Volunteering in Italy

• Outdoor clothes, shoes, hat, gloves, swimsuit, and towel

• Notebook, stationery, flashlight

• Ecological toiletries (biodegradable)

• Seeds and regional food to share

🔗 Apply & Learn More about Volunteering in Italy

• 📄 Infokit PDF

• 🌐 Regen Website

• 📘 Facebook Page

• 📝 Apply Here

🌟 Why Volunteer in Italy with Roots of Change?

By volunteering in Italy through Roots of Change, you gain real-world skills in agroforestry, eco-living, and community work. You’ll meet international peers, experience Italian culture, and make a meaningful contribution to environmental sustainability.

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