Universal Civil
Service
An opportunity for personal
and professional growth
for young people aged 18 to 28
BANDI SCU
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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 with law 6 March 2001 n° 64, is a way of defending the homeland, whose "duty" is enshrined in 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 rather to the sharing of common values that found the democratic order of our state.
It is an opportunity that allows you to undertake an enriching one-year volunteer experience, enables you to acquire skills useful for life and for entering the world of work, earns university training credits and a valid score in public competitions, is redeemable for pension purposes, provides monthly remuneration, certification of acquired skills and … much more! With Legislative Decree 40/2017 and subsequent amendments, the National Civil Service has been transformed into Universal Civil Service, introducing some innovations, including several months of service dedicated to job orientation or in foreign countries. In addition to the participation of young people with fewer opportunities, access has also been extended to EU citizens and regularly residing foreigners.
Benefits of Universal Civil Service
519.47 € per month
Score and reserve quota in public competitions
100h of training on various topics
Tutoring
Final certificate
University credits and internships recognised
Redeemable for pension purposes
Experience in the world of work
One year of growth and training
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
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 objective of serving the Sicilian community and young people in an innovative and creative way, make their offices available (currently all in Sicily, in Palermo, Messina and Catania) to welcome, in 2026, 160 young volunteers. Of these, 55 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, Secretariat and Administration).
What could you work on
In a year of Universal Civil Service with the network "Gonzaga with young people in Sicily", you will be able to have a significant experience of personal and professional growth and maturation in the education and assistance sectors. What could you work on:
School support
Content marketing and graphic design
Active citizenship and territorial animation
Youth animation
Promotion of cultural and artistic heritage
Assistance to migrants
Administration and office work
Sport
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.
Contacts
Coordination Office of the Universal Civil Service
Piersanti Mattarella Street, 40
90141 – Palermo
Monday to Friday
9:00 – 13:00