Volunteering in Firenze, Italy

📅 Long-term Volunteering Opportunity (9 – 11 months) at Casa Cares
👥 Organizer: COMMISSIONE SINODALE PER LA DIACONIA

📆 Activity Dates:
🗓️ From 28/09/2025 to 31/08/2026

📍 Location:
🏡 Casa Cares, via Pietrapiana, 56, Reggello (Firenze), Italy

🌟 Type of Volunteering: Individual ESC (European Solidarity Corps) Volunteering

🌎 Who Can Apply?

🎯 Main Themes of the Project

🌱 Environmental Protection & Sustainability – Support ecological initiatives such as organic gardening and waste management.
🧘 Health & Well-being – Promote mental and physical well-being through nature-based activities.
🥦 Nutrition & Subsistence Agriculture – Learn about organic farming and sustainable food practices.
🏢 Support for Small & Medium Enterprises – Help local businesses grow through marketing, networking, and communication.

📜 About Casa Cares

Casa Cares is an eco-conscious guesthouse & cultural center that promotes social tourism and environmental sustainability. Located near Florence, in the peaceful village of Reggello, the center is surrounded by olive groves, vineyards, and forests.

The facility hosts:
🏡 Workshops & Seminars
👩‍🌾 Community & Social Projects
🌍 Environmental Initiatives

🌟 What Will You Do?

👩‍🌾 Help maintain the property & gardens (planting, landscaping, eco-friendly initiatives).
🛠️ Support facility management (housekeeping, logistics, guest assistance).
📢 Work on communication & social media (raising awareness, storytelling, photography, video editing).
🤝 Network with the local community (helping with social projects and small businesses).

Each volunteer can shape their role based on their skills, interests, and creativity!

🏠 Accommodation, Food & Transport

🏡 Living Arrangements

Volunteers will share an apartment with 5 other international volunteers.
Single & double rooms available with shared common areas and kitchen.

🍽️ Food

Meals will be provided at the center’s dining hall or in the volunteers’ apartment.
Basic groceries will be supplied for self-cooking to ensure independence.

🚶 Transport

No transport needed—the volunteering site is within walking distance!

🎓 Training & Support

As part of the program, volunteers will participate in structured training:
📌 On-arrival training – Introduction to the project, team-building activities, and guidance.
📌 Mid-term seminar – Reflection on personal and professional growth.
📌 Final evaluation seminar – Wrap-up of the experience, sharing outcomes.

📍 These sessions will be conducted by Diaconia Valdese and the Italian National Agency to ensure continuous learning & networking with other ESC volunteers across Italy.

🙋 Who Are We Looking For?

✅ 3 ESC volunteers aged 18-30 years old.
✅ No prior experience or specific skills required.
✅ Passion for sustainability, social engagement, and intercultural exchange.
✅ Open to new challenges, teamwork, and learning opportunities.
✅ Willingness to step out of their comfort zone & contribute positively.

🚀 How to Apply?

📩 No application deadline – Apply Now!
🌍 Fill out your application here: 🔗 Apply Now

Join us for a life-changing volunteering experience in the heart of Tuscany! 🌿💛