When was the last time you did something you were afraid to do?


When was the last time you did something you were afraid to do?

For five months, I had the incredible opportunity to live and volunteer in Palermo, Sicily. I resided in an apartment near the historical town centre, sharing the space with seven other volunteers from different European countries, all aged between 18 and 30. This experience was more than just a volunteering project; it was a journey of growth, learning, and cultural exchange.

Tea spent time in Palermo to pursue volunteer activities. Hers is an unforgettable experience that culminated in the creation of a sustainable cookbook! Find out more about her story!

Volunteering in Palermo for Paulis was an unforgettable experience, full of lessons for life.

Once I finished my university studies, I felt the need to engage in an activity different from my daily studies and work. I have always been motivated to meet new people and try new things, so the Sharing Solidarity project was an excellent choice, something that has...

Wow it’s over ! After 9 months I’m sitting right now at the airport, scrawling though the photo gallery of my phone. Scrawling though 9 month of living in Palermo. The fist photo is the view out of the plain over the city at night we’re everything started. I remember...

Mina never thought cannoli could reshape her life, but instead…find out about her amazing Palermo volunteer experience!

After being 9 months in the Conca d'Oro the time has come to return to our home. However we have a problem now, because after this experience Palermo is now our home too, and we will never forget it. Without further ado, this was my experience in the Sharing...

Learn the story of Mina, among the participants in the PLOUTOS Business Lab. She conceived a halal tea room in Palermo, turning a personal need into an entrepreneurial opportunity.

Fanny during her time as a volunteer in Palermo took care of children and worked in an agricultural cooperative, falling in love with the city.

Salome had always dreamed of spending a period of her life in Palermo. Her adventure began when, at a dark moment in her life, she found the opportunity that suited her.

Learn about the experience of Valentina, a volunteer in Palermo who has worked with children with migrant backgrounds and adults with disabilities!

Through her volunteer experience in Palermo, Yuliia was able to learn a lot about herself, gaining flexibility, openness and generally more willingness to accept the unknown.

Learn about Máté’s experience volunteering in Palermo, accompanying people with mental health problems in daily life activities.

Learn about the experience of Anouska, a young volunteer who spent two months in Palermo, making friendships for life and creating unforgettable memories.