Universal Civil
Service
An opportunity for personal
and professional growth
for young people aged 18 to 28
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What is Civil Service?
It is the opportunity made available to young people aged 18 to 29 (not yet completed) to dedicate a year of their life in favour of a solidarity commitment understood as a commitment for the good of all and of each and therefore as a value of social cohesion.
The National Civil Service, established by law 6 March 2001 n° 64 is a way of defending the homeland, whose "duty" is established by article 52 of the Constitution; an "unarmed and non-violent" defense that must not be referred to the territory of the State and the protection of its external borders, but to the sharing of common values that found the democratic order of our state.
Voluntary civil service guarantees young people a strong educational and formative value, an important and often unique opportunity for personal growth, an opportunity for education in active citizenship, contributing to the social, cultural and economic development of our country.
Benefits of Universal Civil Service
Enriching volunteer experience lasting a year
Acquire skills useful for life and entering the world of work
Builds university training credits
Valid score in public competitions
Can be redeemed for pension purposes
Monthly remuneration
Certification of acquired skills
Personal and professional growth opportunities
Contribution to social and community development
Why apply for the Universal Civil Service "With Gonzaga, for the Youth, in Sicily"?
The Gonzaga Institute – Ignatian Educational Center is accredited, as the titular body, in the Universal Civil Service register (with the code SU00069), and coordinates a network of non-profit associations and organizations which include the "Pedro Arrupe" Institute for Political Training – Social Studies Center, the Astalli Center in Palermo, the Al Azis Social Cooperative, the Arces Association, the "Comitato Addiopizzo" Odv Association, the APS San Francesco Saverio (Casa Professa), the Parsifal Social Cooperative, the Sicilian Province of the Canossian Daughters of Charity, the S. Ignazio College, and the Lievito Onlus Association.
The 12 entities of the network, with the sole objective of serving the Sicilian community and young people in a new and creative way, make their offices available (currently all in Sicily, in Palermo and Catania) to welcome, in 2025, 156 young volunteers. Of these, 56 young people will be selected to have a significant experience with the children and young people of the Gonzaga Campus (Scuola Italiana, International School Palermo, Polisportiva, Scuola per migranti).
Areas of Experience
In the Universal Civil Service with the Gonzaga network, you will be able to have a significant experience of personal and professional growth and maturation in the education and assistance sectors, having as privileged recipients minors and young people. But our projects also range in other areas of intervention such as:
School tutoring
Entertainment activities (recreational, sports, artistic, cultural, intercultural and social communication)
Orientation and job support for young people
Inclusion and integration of migrants
Preservation of artistic heritage
Care of libraries
The year of Universal Civil Service with Gonzaga will allow you to acquire specific skills and knowledge that can be used in the professional world through the work tutoring path provided in our projects.
Our Projects
4 projects, 2 intervention programs, over 160 positions available in Palermo, Catania, and Messina. Each project connects volunteers with meaningful experiences in education, social services, sports, and community development.
A Noi il Futuro
Program: Futuri CondivisiStrengthening the educational, recreational, cultural, and sports offer for children and young people, promoting an integrated approach among institutions, schools, families, and associations.
Locations (12)
Gonzaga – Scuola Italiana
Palermo
Gonzaga – Segreteria e Comunicazione
Palermo
Gonzaga – International School Palermo
Palermo
Polisportiva Gonzaga – Attività Sportive
Palermo
Parsifal – Social Domus
Palermo
Centro Astalli – Centro di ascolto migranti
Palermo
Canossiane – Primaria Catania
Catania
Canossiane – Infanzia Aci Bonaccorsi
Aci Bonaccorsi
Canossiane – Infanzia Catania
Catania
Lievito – Formazione nel territorio
Palermo
Al Azis – Centro Polivalente Danisinni
Palermo
S. Ignazio – Collegio S. Ignazio Messina
Messina
È un Gioco da Ragazzi
Program: GenerAzioni di CuraPromoting the inclusion of students with special educational needs through synergistic interventions that foster both scholastic and social integration.
Locations (10)
Gonzaga – Scuola Italiana
Palermo
Gonzaga – Segreteria e Comunicazione
Palermo
Gonzaga – International School Palermo
Palermo
Polisportiva Gonzaga – Attività Sportive
Palermo
Parsifal – Social Domus
Palermo
Canossiane – Primaria Catania
Catania
Canossiane – Infanzia Aci Bonaccorsi
Aci Bonaccorsi
Canossiane – Infanzia Catania
Catania
Lievito – Formazione nel territorio
Palermo
S. Ignazio – Collegio S. Ignazio Messina
Messina
Direzione Futuro
Program: Futuri CondivisiPromoting growth paths and awareness among young Italians and foreigners, restoring a real sense of belonging and active citizenship.
Locations (12)
Gonzaga – Scuola Italiana
Palermo
Gonzaga – Segreteria e Comunicazione
Palermo
Gonzaga – Attività Sociali
Palermo
Gonzaga – International School Palermo
Palermo
Istituto Arrupe – Formazione, Biblioteca, Progettazione sociale
Palermo
Al Azis – Centro Polivalente Danisinni
Palermo
Addio Pizzo – Bene Confiscato "Mario Bignone"
Palermo
Arces – Alta Scuola
Palermo
Arces – Residenza Universitaria Alcantara
Catania
Arces – Residenza Universitaria RUME
Palermo
Centro Astalli – Centro di ascolto migranti
Palermo
San Francesco Saverio – Chiesa del Gesù a Casa Professa
Palermo
Orizzonti Condivisi
Program: Futuri CondivisiSupporting the social integration of third-country nationals, highlighting the opportunities offered by the Sicilian context.
Locations (3)
Istituto Arrupe – Formazione, Biblioteca, Progettazione sociale
Palermo
Centro Astalli – Centro diurno di accoglienza migranti
Palermo
Centro Astalli – Servizio protezione rifugiati/SAI 1
Palermo
How Projects Serve Both Campus and Participants
For the Campus
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Enhanced educational support and services
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Expanded social and community programs
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Increased capacity for migrant integration
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Strengthened sports and recreational activities
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Improved administrative and communication services
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Broader cultural and heritage preservation
For Participants
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Hands-on experience in education and social services
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Professional development and skill building
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Meaningful contribution to community welfare
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Networking opportunities across multiple organizations
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Personal growth through diverse project experiences
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Certification and recognition of acquired competencies
Contacts
Coordination Office of the Universal Civil Service
Piersanti Mattarella Street, 40
90141 – Palermo
Monday to Friday
9:00 – 13:00