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At a glance
TypePublic civic-service volunteering
WhoItalian citizens, EU citizens and eligible non-EU residents in Italy
Age18–28 inclusive at application
Duration8–12 months; at least 6 abroad
SupportAllowance, foreign supplement, food and accommodation
Programme highlights
✓ A defined peace, development, education or community project✓ General and role-specific training✓ An accredited Italian organisation and foreign host✓ Documented skills through a public-service contract
About this programme
Public-interest projects in Italy or abroad running 8–12 months for 18- to 28-year-olds, which roughly 10% of its annual civic service positions for international projects (SCU all’estero). Features a fixed monthly stipend and grants a reserved 15% quota for Italian public administration job competitions.
Eligibility criteria
- AgeYou must be at least 18 and no older than 28 years and 364 days when you apply.
- Citizenship or residenceYou may apply as an Italian citizen, as a citizen of another EU member state, or as a non-EU citizen lawfully staying in Italy.
- Project conditionsThe project sheet may add language, education, experience or reserved-place requirements.
- Previous servicePrevious or current national or universal civil service normally prevents a new application, subject to the limited exceptions stated in the call.
- Organisation conflictsSpecified employment, collaboration or paid-internship relationships with the project owner or host are disqualifying.
- SelectionThe project organisation reviews applications and conducts the selection procedure in Italian.
Important to know
Applications for the ordinary 2026 round are closed. Do not rely on an earlier project, country, deadline or benefit for a future round. Wait for the next official call and read the selected project sheet before making travel plans.
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