International Volunteering with the NGO IBO in Ferrara, Italy

Description

IBO is an NGO based in Ferrara, Italy. Its mission is to promote access to education as a fundamental right for every person, especially children and youth from disadvantaged communities. This aim is carried out through a wide range of projects, from volunteering to international cooperation in the field of education and training, in Italy and worldwide (Africa, Latin America, etc.) Every year we host international people in our office. This is what you will be doing: - Workshops in local schools and community spaces - Communication and fundraising - Support during the organization and participation in solidarity workcamps - Planning of campaigns and events - Assistance in project management and communication with international partners and volunteers For more information, apply for the opportunity and we will provide a detailed infosheet!

Accommodation, food and transport arrangements

Volunteers will live at Casa IBO, in Ferrara, together with other international volunteers. The house has different rooms and bathrooms to be shared, one big kitchen, a garden and a terrace. The house is in the same building of the offices. What we offer: monthly pocket money, food, round-trip travel expenses, Italian language course, insurance, youth pass certificate. If the volunteer is residing in Ferrara, no problem! We have spaces for Italian volunteers as well and you will be living in your own house.

Training during the activity

We offer volunteers the opportunity to attend these face-to-face trainings: one arrival general training about IBO, arrival and mid term trainings organized by our National Agency for Youth (depending on how long you are volunteering), one Italian course, and other trainings and workshops depending on the period (e.g. camp leader training).

Participant profile

We are looking for candidates with good knowledge of English and Italian, and high motivation to volunteer and learn! Some experience in communication and fundraising, organisation of events, management of solidarity workcamps, European projects and International cooperation projects is a plus, but not required.

Activity dates

A total of 52 week(s) during the period 01/04/2025 to 31/03/2026

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Activity location

VIA BOSCHETTO 1, FERRARA, Italy

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Activity type

Individual volunteering

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Looking for participants from

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden

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Activity topics

Social challenges

Citizenship and democratic participation

Education and training

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Deadline for applications

Application deadline: 21/02/2025 16:10

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