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Comunità Sostenibili, activities with young people

Volunteering

Young people and adults in Marineo: put your time and skills into Naqah's activities, at your own pace.

Young people and adultsdifferent paths, for all ages
Even a few hoursa month, or for a single event
Insuranceand reimbursement of documented expenses
Casa NaqahCorso dei Mille 60, Marineo

Become a volunteer

Being a Naqah volunteer means giving some of your time, for free, to the association's activities: you help organise them, take part and bring your ideas. No experience needed: you learn by doing, together.

The path lasts a year and can be renewed. We shape it around the time you can give and what you enjoy doing.

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What being together is like

Comunità Sostenibili, activities with young people
SYNKRO 2026 in Marineo
Comunità Sostenibili, activities with young people
Questo Corpo, Naqah ETS
Comunità Sostenibili, activities with young people
SYNKRO 2026 in Marineo
Comunità Sostenibili, activities with young people
Comunità Sostenibili, activities with young people
Questo Corpo, Naqah ETS
Comunità Sostenibili, activities with young people
SYNKRO 2026 in Marineo
Comunità Sostenibili, activities with young people
Questo Corpo, Naqah ETS
Comunità Sostenibili, activities with young people
SYNKRO 2026 in Marineo
Comunità Sostenibili, activities with young people

Two ways to get involved

Volunteering with us has no age limit. What changes is what you do and what you take home.

For under-30s

Young volunteers

You take part in activities, organise them with us and can propose new ones for the young people of the area.

Find out more

You take part in activities, organise them with us and can propose new ones for the young people of the area.

What you can do

  • Organise workshops, events and festivals like SalvaGente.
  • Propose new activities and carry them out with a group.
  • Join the youth council, where themes are chosen and projects are written.
  • Take part in Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps exchanges and training courses, when places are available.

What you take home

  • Experience in organising and teamwork.
  • Skills to put on your CV.
  • A network of people in your town and in Europe.
For over-30s

Adult volunteers

You offer experience, skills and time, alongside younger people. The exchange between generations is an important part of Naqah.

Find out more

You offer experience, skills and time, alongside younger people. The exchange between generations is an important part of Naqah.

What you can do

  • Help with organisation, logistics and welcoming people.
  • Share your skills: communication, administration, crafts, farming, cooking…
  • Accompany a group of young people in a project, as a point of reference.
  • Take part in the adult learning programmes and intergenerational activities.

What you take home

  • An intergenerational group to do concrete things with.
  • Opportunities for training and exchange.
  • The pleasure of seeing your town grow.

Where you can help

You choose where to start: you can change along the way.

Events and festivals

SalvaGente, SYNKRO, local celebrations and events: setting up, welcoming, logistics.

Workshops and Casa Naqah

Opening Casa Naqah, preparing workshops, welcoming visitors.

Communication

Photos, video, graphics and social media to tell the story of what we do.

European projects

Welcoming international groups and helping with Erasmus+ projects.

Looking after spaces

Gardens, public spaces and materials, as in the INNESTO project.

Organisation

Office work, archives, small administrative tasks.

What we ask of you, what we guarantee

We ask you

  • To tell us clearly how much time you can give.
  • To keep the commitments you choose, as far as possible.
  • To share the principles of the Ethical Charter.
  • To let us know if something changes.

We guarantee

  • The insurance required by the Italian Third Sector Code.
  • Reimbursement of documented expenses for activities.
  • A contact person and a first welcome meeting.
  • Training and support.
  • On request, a statement of the activities you carried out.

How to become a volunteer

  1. You apply

    Fill in the form: it only takes a few minutes.

  2. We get to know each other

    We meet at Casa Naqah to understand what you'd like to do and how much time you have.

  3. You sign up

    We add you to the volunteer register and read the Ethical Charter together.

  4. You start

    With a contact person, from your first activities.

The Ethical Charter

The Ethical and Values Charter is the pact that holds us together: it applies to members, volunteers and anyone who works with us. It doesn't ask everyone to think the same way, but to respect the dignity, freedom and rights of every person. These are the principles of conduct, in short.

Respect

For all people.

Responsibility

In the commitments we make.

Fairness and transparency

In what we do and say.

Collaboration

We work together, not alone.

Care for shared spaces

Of the spaces and things we all share.

Confidentiality

About what people entrust to us.

Read the Ethical Charter (PDF)

Frequently asked questions

Do I need experience?

No. We'll support you: you learn by doing, together with the other volunteers.

How much time do I need to give?

Whatever you can: even a few hours a month or a single event. We only ask you to tell us clearly, so we can organise the work better.

Do I have to live in Marineo?

No. Most activities take place in Marineo and the surrounding area, but some things, such as communication and graphics, can also be done remotely.

I'm under 18: can I take part?

Write to us: we'll look at suitable activities together. Under-18s need a parent's consent.

Is volunteering paid?

No, it's unpaid: that's what the law says. We reimburse documented expenses for activities. If you're looking for a job or an assignment, see the Work with us page.

Do I have to become a member?

It's not compulsory. You can volunteer without being a member and, if you like, ask to become one later.

What will I actually do?

It's up to you: you help prepare workshops and events, look after communication and photos, welcome groups at Casa Naqah, take part in project design. We'll talk about it together at the first meeting.

Am I insured?

Yes. As required by the Italian Third Sector Code, volunteers are insured against accidents and for third-party liability.

Can I propose my own activity?

Yes. Many of our activities come from the ideas of the people who take part: tell us yours and we'll see together how to make it happen.

Can I volunteer abroad too?

Yes, with the European Solidarity Corps, if you are 18 to 30. Opportunities and how to apply are on the Erasmus+ Desk.

Fancy giving it a go?

Apply with the form, or message us on WhatsApp to ask for more information.

Apply