The area of intervention was communication as a tool for active participation in the community you belong to. The need was to improve the way of conveying information, in order to reach all young people, both Italian and foreign, in an effective and easy way. The project is originated from the need expressed by the citizens to fully make use of the rights of citizenship and participation, to be informed on opportunities for institutions to reach them, that can facilitate their integration into social, civil, cultural and professional life and from willingness of the institution to understand these necessities, even in an attempt to give concrete answers. The need for gathering, orientating, participating and training is basic and prioritized for teenagers and young people. The project involved three volunteers from Poland, Russia and Hungary using communication as a tool of active participation in the community, were able to develop their sense of belonging and citizenship in a local community other than their own and acquire skills useful for their integration into the labor market. Objectives 1) Promotion and practice of active citizenship, making young people more aware of their role in the creation of the future Europe 2) Reflect on the common understanding of cross-cutting issues within European society, such as racism and xenophobia 3) Promote dialogue among cultures, ethnicities and religions other than their own 4) Increase the active participation of young people and activity in the public and collective decisions 5) Contribute to civic, social, cultural and professional training, enhancing the sense of belonging to the community and active citizenship Activities and methodologies used The activities in which the volunteers were involved are: 1) Involvement in the program planning of activities of the Cantieri Culturali (organization and management of the cultural program of Officina, management of cultural events and workshops in collaboration with youth organizations) 2) Front and back office activities 3) Support in the planning and implementation of promotional and communication activities (newsletters, social networks, updating websites and digital communication) 4) Area for adolescents - Officina Teen (collaboration in carrying out workshops offered to teenagers in Prato) 5) Incursioni Creative project . It is the specific project dedicated to the art of writing which has been carrying out in the schools of Prato (organization of meetings with teenagers aimed to get them in contact with street art) 6) Teen Teatro Scuola project (planning and organization of the theatre shows) 7) Punto Giovani Europa – youth information center in the Municipality of Prato. Volunteers will be involved in the following activities: • back office activities (collection of data and information research) • daily press review • welcoming of users at the front office and monitoring their needs 8) Radio Off - Web Radio (collaboration in scheduling radio programs) 9) Video Workshop (workshop organization and video editing) 10) Officina del Suono (organizing contests and open rehearsals with emerging youth bands)