What is Civil Service?

Established by Law No. 64 March 6, 2001 the Civil Service aims to compete, as an alternative to compulsory draft, to defend the mother country with non-military means and activities; to support the realization of the constitutional principles of social solidarity; to promote solidarity and cooperation, both nationally and internationally, with particular regard to the protection of social rights, personal services and education and peace between peoples; to participate in the safeguard and wardship of the Nation. But, above all, Civil Service is especially the opportunity, set available to young people aged from 18 to 28 years, to devote a year of their life in favour of solidarity activities as a commitment to the entire national community, a commitment for the good of all and of each and then as the value of research of peace.

Our idea is that the Civil Service - which is an experience of continuous training on the field and of active participation to express their capabilities and share responsibilities through - contributes to civic education, social and professional integration of young people.

Who can apply

All young people aged between 18 and 28 years can apply for. All Italian citizens, except for members of the military or police forces, can participate in the selection - without distinction of sex - if, at deadline of the notice, they have completed their eighteenth and not exceeded the twenty-eighth year of age and they have the following requirements:

- be Italian citizens;
- have not been condemned of first instance sentence for intentional crimes committed by means of violence against persons or crimes related to membership in subversive groups or organized crime
- be in possession of medical fitness, certified by the organs of the national health service, with reference to the specific field of application which they intend to compete for

Can not apply for young people who:

a) are serving or have already served as a civilian volunteer in accordance with Law 64/2001, or who have stopped the service before the deadline;

b) those who have ongoing working relationship or partnership paid in any capacity with the agency implementing the project, or who have had such relationships in the previous year for a period exceeding three months.