Context/background of project The small Municipality of Tramatza is based in the island of Sardinia, 100km north-west of Cagliari, and is 15km far away from Oristano. The population is mainly employed in activities related to the tertiary sector (services), industrial activities and, to a lesser extent, agriculture and farming. The Municipality handles the regular tasks of a local public administration but, at the same time, has taken over a number of new activities, among other things European projects, because, for the Municipality of Tramatza, despite its small size, it is important to offer innovative services to all segments of the population. In this regard there are families with children and elderly that need more support and interventions and the E.V.S. "IntergenerazionalMENTE europeo" project intervenes on behalf of these target groups. Objectives In line with the Europe 2020 Strategy project has the ambitious goal of promoting inclusive growth in both participants and the host community. 4 volunteers with fewer opportunities will carry out a joint project with the volunteers of the Italian National Civil Service assisting elderly, children and promoting intergenerational solidarity. By assisting vulnerable groups, volunteers will acquire self-esteem and self-confidence as well as professional competences for the future. Number and profile of participants 4 participants that face geographical, social and economic problems will be selected from France, Spain and Scotland (2 males and 2 females) The ideal volunteer is highly motivated to do the volunteering experience and is interested in the sector. He is aware of going to a small village, with a slower rhythm of life and where the relationship with nature is very strong, and human and social ties have a great potential. Description of activities -companionship to the elderly and promotion of active ageing -support to children's learning through play and homeworks -intergenerational activities that bring generations together and promote greater understanding between them Methodology to be used in carrying out the project The municipality of Tramatza aims to create the best possible environment for achieving a satisfactory non-formal learning process, in line with the requirements of EVS chart. It attaches great importance to find a good match between the volunteer profile and the activities to be performed Results and impact envisaged and finally the potential longer term benefits PARTICIPANTS The proactive approach that will be stimulated in volunteers will help them to strengthen self-confidence, the spirit of initiative, autonomy and the strengthening of his professional skills. The sending organization will enhance the volunteer and his experience in the local context ELDERLY The goal is to promote initiatives aimed at active aging and the integration of the elderly in the society, contributing to the reduction their isolation through social activities. Particularly during the activities with children, seniors can regain confidence in their own ability, in their body and increase, as a result, the self-esteem. CHILDREN The project activities promote and stimulate the development of personal resources of each child, bringing out and enhancing the inclinations of everyone in promoting greater self-confidence and improving self-esteem as well as: -an improvement at school -the improvement of soft skills and the ability to socialize with peers and to promote a greater inclusion of foreign children. -the promotion, through the game, of models of cooperation and solidarity in contrast with competitiveness and individualism. PARTNERS The project helps to build stronger international dimension between the partners involved in the project that are also actively collaborating in the drafting of other project proposals under the Erasmus + and Europe for Citizens Programs in the same field