Volunteering project in Italy – Makula- Il Centro
BIR ODV
CSV Insubria
Varese, Italy
Description
The ESC project encompasses two main areas: secondary school youth (main focus) and the promotion of volunteering among young people. During the summer period, the volunteer will participate in a summer camp for children organized by Il Centro for approximately a month and a half. The project operates within three organizations: Makula, Il Centro and CSV Insubria. The candidate will support Makula’s educational efforts for approximately 30 hours a week and collaborate with the CSV Insubria team for about 10 hours per month. During the summer period, the volunteer will participate in a summer camp for children organized by Il Centro for approximately a month and a half. Il Centro operates in the educational, welfare, and healthcare sectors, aiming to address the specific needs of the community. They are involved in organizing activities such as summer camps for children, focusing on educational and recreational experiences.
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 48 week(s) during the period 01/02/2025 to 31/12/2025
Activity location
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
Citizenship and democratic participation
Education and training
Deadline for applications
No application deadline