Volunteering project in Italy – La Finestra
BIR ODV
CSV Insubria
Malnate/Varese, Italy
Description
The ESC project concerns two areas: disability and the promotion of volunteering among young people. The project takes place in the following organizations: La Finestra daily center and CSV Insubria (Volunteer center). The European volunteer supports the team of La Finestra Centre for about 25 hours a week and the team of CSV for about 10 hours per month. At La Finestra, the volunteer will have the opportunity to experience some of the many initiatives that take place there with disabled people. The project proposes innovative activities that use various methods to achieve the goal of social inclusion with particular attention to European awareness. We intend to implement a project in which young people can freely express their ability in terms of solidarity and spirit of initiative At the CSV the volunteer will be mainly involved in actions related to young people (promotion of volunteering in schools, planning of youth events ...), and the contribution will be peer-to-peer.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Volunteers are hosted in Casa Grizzetti: a fully equipped house, with two bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen and a bathroom. The house has also a garden. The volunteer will share a bedroom with another volunteer. The house is in the small town of Malnate, a 15-minute walk from the train station. By train, you can reach Varese in 5 minutes and Milano in 45 minutes. Volunteers will cook for themselves. For those who work at La Finestra lunch is provided by the centre.
Training during the activity
On-arrival training is provided by coordinating organisations about the project aims and the overall community partnerships. Volunteers will also be given all the instructions regarding ESC principles and functioning in our organisation. Training on working with young people, in the cultural field and training on using communication tools will be provided by the staff of the organisations. Volunteers will be given informal learning process support through active participation in monthly group training on the YOUTH PASS certificate.
Participant profile
All people aged 18 - 30, who have a genuine interest and passion for working with young people, social and cultural issues and are interested in culture, communication and social media. No professional skills and experience are required, however, it is recommended that volunteers have a passion in a similar sector and have some abilities in social communication or are willing to develop them.
Activity dates
A total of 39 week(s) during the period 01/04/2025 to 30/12/2025
Activity location
Malnate/Varese, Italy
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden
Activity topics
Social challenges
Citizenship and democratic participation
Deadline for applications
No application deadline