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. Volunteer's activities: The work is divided into two parts: one more bureaucratic, documentary, the other more educational and controlling. The volunteers will be divided into morning or afternoon shifts. - Daily management of the refugees and asylum seekers at the flats where they live; - Go round the houses to bring papers to be signed and check the state of the houses; - Integration and socialization activities (Italian courses, sports, and cultural activities); - Legal and health support and participation in the support towards the job market.
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 25 YEARS OLD. Available for the WHOLE duration of the project.(min 6 months). The ideal volunteer should have: High flexibility and adaptability to new situations, open-minded and cheerful personality; - Prepared to take up a delicate role in contact with adult people that often come from complex situations; - Ready to work in the multicultural environment; - Tolerance, patience, firmness, creativity; - A basic knowledge of Italian is required. We expect your CV and Motivation to be written in ENGLISH!
Activity dates
From 10/09/2025 to 10/03/2026
Activity location
Vico San Donato 2, Genova, Italy
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Ukraine
Activity topics
Social challenges
Reception and integration of refugees and migrants
Shelter
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 29/06/2025 23:59