ESC VOLUNTEERING WITH MIGRANTS
P.E.CO. - PROGETTI EUROPEI DI COOPERAZIONE
Il Ce.Sto Cooperativa Sociale
Genova, Italy
Description
Associazione Il Ce.Sto Onlus has been involved since 1987 in the promotion of integration and social promotion processes among the different ethnicities living in the historical center of Genoa, with particular attention towards minors, second-generation migrants, and other actors in the neighborhood. The association has built a space that empowers educational, recreational, and creative goals among minors of different ethnicities and Italians; stimulates and encourages positive relations between people, encounters, mutual knowledge, and solidarity; provides paths and tolls to value and enforce individuals and community’s potential. Volunteer's activities :- Daily management of the refugees and asylum seekers. -Integration and socialization activities (Italian courses, sports, and cultural activities). -Legal and health support and participation in the support towards the job market. -Supporting the organization of cultural and intercultural promotion activities/events in Luzzati.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
The volunteer will live in Genova in a shared apartment with double/triple rooms. 6 euros per day of pocket money and food or a food allowance will be provided. The travel expenses will be reimbursed on the basis defined by the European Commission.
Training during the activity
The volunteer will participate in the training opportunities offered by the Italian National Agency (On Arrival Training, Mid Term Evaluation, and Final Evaluation). In addition, they will also take part in the training opportunities organized by association P.E.CO., together with the other volunteers involved in the activities of other Hosting Organizations in Genoa. They will also receive specific training in the Hosting Organization related to the target group they will work with.
Participant profile
REQUIRED AGE 24 YEARS OLD. Available for the WHOLE duration of the project: September 2024 - March 2025. The ideal volunteer should have an high flexibility and adaptability to new situations, open-minded and cheerful personality but also know how to take part in a project for the development and integration of an entire community in the center of a large Italian city. Prepared to take up a delicate role in contact with young people that often come from complex family situations and ready to work in the multicultural environment. Good knowledge of English, willing to learn Italian.
Activity dates
From 26/01/2025 to 31/05/2025
Activity location
Vico San Donato 2, Genova, Italy
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Ukraine
Activity topics
Social challenges
Reception and integration of refugees and migrants
Shelter
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 21/01/2025 23:59