Volunteering at a social project development and adult education center in Southern Italy.
COMUNITA PROGETTO SUD ETS
LAMEZIA TERME, Italy
Description
Comunità Progetto Sud (CPS) Association is selecting 1 new volunteer for a short-term volunteer opportunity (4 months) in the local community of Lamezia Terme (Southern Italy). CPS promotes, organizes, and develops socio-educational projects for migrants, children, young people, and adults dealing with education, training, inclusion, and health services. The volunteer is engaged in the "Scuola del Sociale" office and is responsible for developing the association's social projects, organizing adult education paths, and providing job placement opportunities. The office consists of 5 people, 4 of whom are under 30. It is a dynamic, multicultural place, open to exchange and personal growth. The volunteer also participates in all cultural and social activities that CPS promotes for all employees and volunteers and has the chance to get to know other organizations with which the association collaborates locally and internationally.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
The volunteer is involved in activities 5 days per week, with a maximum of 35 working hours. She or He lives together with another European volunteer, in a small house in Lamezia Terme, 2 km away from the nice city center. The flat is very comfortable, with all the necessary facilities, including a small garden (https://maps.app.goo.gl/FzizqCkt8Rr4o2KGA). Volunteers live in a single room and must share common spaces, such as a bathroom and kitchen. The volunteer will receive a 5€/day pocket money and a food pocket to manage and buy food. During activities, they could have lunch with employees.
Training during the activity
Welcome training, Youthpass Training Cycle, Mid Term Evaluation, and final evaluation, run by Scuola del Sociale Department– Comunità Progetto Sud. On-Arrival Training is run by the Italian National Agency.
Participant profile
Motivated to contribute to social inclusion activities and European cultural exchange. Flexible and open to experiencing new environments, cultures, and challenges, by understanding other points of view and approaches. Willing to learn and grow on personal and professional levels, open to working in teams, and open-minded. Empathetic towards people in vulnerable situations and sensitive to issues such as rights and peaceful coexistence. Responsible and reliable. Open to sharing and transmitting own values and culture. Interest in studying or working in the non-profit sector is appreciated.
Activity dates
From 04/03/2025 to 01/07/2025
Activity location
VIA CONFORTI 61A , LAMEZIA TERME, Italy
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Albania, Armenia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden
Activity topics
Social challenges
Citizenship and democratic participation
Education and training
Employment and entrepreneurship
Working against discrimination (including gender discrimination)
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 04/02/2025 12:00