DRAWN STORIES - Centro Fumetto Andrea Pazienza
COMUNE DI CREMONA
CREMONA, Italy
Description
Drawn Stories is a 6-month project at the Centro Fumetto Andrea Pazienza (CFAP), starting in November. Volunteers will help organise workshops, manage a large comics library, and support events like Lucca Comics & Games and Napoli Comicon. You'll assist with website updates, social media management, and the annual Porte Aperte Festival promotion. You'll also work with young refugees to create comics based on their stories. CFAP is a leading centre for comics in Italy, offering a dynamic creative environment. Details in the infopack: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RZJs8OZLgMpRiRZlBd0VtQb8ME8j_xBh/view?usp=drive_link
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Volunteers will be provided with fully equipped shared apartments located in the city centre, within proximity to the volunteering site. A monthly food allowance will be provided, and each volunteer will receive a bicycle to get around town. Travel expenses will be covered, with a preference for environmentally friendly travel options. To support their integration and activities, volunteers will have the guidance of a tutor and mentor, while a project coordinator will oversee the overall management of the project.
Training during the activity
Each project includes On Arrival Training (OAT) and Mid Term Evaluation (MTE) organized by the Italian National Agency. These sessions provide specific training on the project’s activities, alongside learning paths designed to help volunteers discover, understand, and recognise their skills, aptitudes, and competencies. Volunteers can also access online language support to learn Italian through the EU Academy platform and in-person courses. At the end of the service, all volunteers will receive a Youthpass certificate, documenting their achievements.
Participant profile
We are looking for volunteers who are dynamic, creative, communicative, sociable, and patient. Ideal candidates should be highly motivated, eager to learn Italian, and comfortable working in a team. Flexibility and creativity are essential, as we value volunteers with unique hobbies, original ideas, and openness to different cultures. We welcome individuals with a strong drive to explore new experiences, curiosity about the world, and an interest in learning from diverse cultures. valued. Fluency in English is required, proficiency in Italian would be a valuable asset.
Activity dates
A total of 26 week(s) during the period 01/09/2025 to 15/03/2026
Activity location
PIAZZA DEL COMUNE 8, CREMONA, Italy
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, St Pierre and Miquelon, Sweden
Activity topics
Education and training
Creativity and culture
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 30/08/2025 10:00