Yogasole APS, a new chapter for our community

Here is a draft of our Vision Statement and Mission Statement for Yogasole Comunità APS, aligned with the requirements of an Italian APS (Associazione di Promozione Sociale).

Vision Statement

“To nurture a vibrant and supportive community where people of all ages and backgrounds can reconnect with themselves, with each other, and with nature. We envision a world in which well-being, education, creativity, and ecological awareness bring individuals together to live in harmony, cultivating inner growth and outer care for the planet and society.”

Mission Statement

“Yogasole Comunità APS is dedicated to fostering human connection, personal growth, and social inclusion through practices that integrate body, mind, and heart.
Rooted in values of solidarity, ecology, and creativity, our activities include:

• Yoga, mindfulness, and meditation for inner balance and collective well-being
• Gardening, olive farming, and animal care as pathways to sustainability and nature connection
• Music, theatre, and artistic events that inspire creativity and cultural exchange
• Workshops, retreats, and educational activities promoting life skills, personal development, and self-awareness
• After-school programs, summer camps, and youth activities to support children and families
• Initiatives for vulnerable groups and people with special needs, ensuring inclusion and equal opportunities

Through these programs, we aim to create a living network of people in the Fiesole and Firenze area who learn, grow, and celebrate life together.”

Organizational Focus for APS Registration

For Italian APS recognition, it’s important to express clear objectives of social utility. The following points can be included in the statute (atto costitutivo e statuto):

• Promotion of well-being and health through physical, mental, and spiritual practices
• Promotion of culture, art, and music as tools for community enrichment
• Promotion of education and training for children, adults, and educators
• Promotion of solidarity and inclusion for disadvantaged and vulnerable groups
• Promotion of ecology, rural traditions, and environmental care
• Creation of social events, retreats, and intergenerational activities to strengthen community bonds

Interested in learning more and becoming a member of our association?

Anyone who feels in tune with Yogasole’s spirit of community, well-being, and nature can become a socio of Yogasole APS by following a simple, transparent process, in line with Italian Third Sector rules on admission of new members.brocardi+1​

Who can become a member

• Adults who share our values of yoga, mindfulness, inclusion, respect for nature, and community life.
• Young people and minors, with the consent/signature of a parent or legal guardian.
• Other non-profit entities can become members, but people remain the heart and majority of the association, as required for APS.csvfvg​

How to become a member (step by step)

You can present it like this in your communication (website, flyers, welcome e‑mail):

1. Get to know Yogasole APS
   • Visit us for a class, event, or open day, or explore our website and social channels to understand our vision and projects.​
   • You can ask for an informal chat to understand what it means to be part of the community.
2. Fill in the membership form
   • Complete a short domanda di ammissione a socio with:
     • your personal details,
     • a declaration that you share the aims and statute of Yogasole APS,
     • your consent for data protection and communications.​
   • For minors, the form is signed by a parent or guardian, who represents the minor towards the association.​
3. Decision by the Board (Consiglio Direttivo)
   • Your request is examined by the organo amministrativo (board), which approves or refuses admission according to non‑discriminatory criteria, as required by the Codice del Terzo Settore.​
   • The decision is written in the minutes, and if approved, your name is recorded in the official Libro Soci (Members Register).​
4. Payment of the annual membership fee
   • Once accepted, you confirm your membership by paying the quota associativa annuale (20 euro)
   • This fee supports the basic life of the association (insurance, administration, community projects) and is not a “price” for services but a contribution to the community.​
5. Welcome as a socio
   • After registration and payment, you become a full member:
     • you can participate in members’ meetings and have voting rights after the minimum period set in the statute,
     • you can take part in activities, propose ideas, and volunteer in projects and events.assieme-er+1​

Rights and opportunities as a member

• Voice and vote in the Assembly on important decisions (projects, budget, election of the Board), once you have been a member for the time indicated in the statute.cantiereterzosettore​
• Access to courses, events, and community initiatives, sometimes with special conditions or reserved places for members.
• Participation as a volunteer in yoga, nature, educational, artistic and solidarity activities, helping to shape the life of Yogasole APS.​

How to present it to people

You might use a warm, simple invitation like:

“If you feel called to be part of a living community of yoga, nature and solidarity in Fiesole/Firenze, you can become a member of Yogasole APS.
Just contact us, fill in the membership form, and, once your request is approved and the annual fee is paid, you will be part of our circle of soci, with the possibility to participate, propose, and co‑create our projects together.”

This keeps the process both fully legal (delibera del direttivo, libro soci, quota) and human, in harmony with Yogasole’s community spirit.​