volunteering in Varese -il Centro
Centro di Servizio per il Volontariato dell'Insubria
Società di Mutuo Soccorso di Malnate e dell'Insubria
Malnate, Itália
Descrição
The project involves participation in two services of the organisation. At the daily centre for elderly people (20 hosts, 1 educator, 4–5 social workers and volunteers), volunteers support staff in activities promoting social inclusion and maintaining seniors’ skills and abilities. They assist in creative and artistic workshops (drawing, theatre, dance, music), sports activities (swimming, bocce, basketball), and during welcoming and lunchtime (meal distribution, assisting users, clearing tables). They also contribute to training and promotional activities for ESC volunteers (language courses, Youthpass, volunteer club meetings). At the social restaurant, volunteers support dining room service: welcoming users, setting up tables, serving meals, cleaning common areas and managing user flow. Food preparation and complex machinery use are excluded. The project also includes promoting youth participation through local events, school meetings and communication campaigns.
Comparticipação nas despesas de alojamento, alimentação e transporte
Volunteers are hosted in a fully equipped house with two bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen and a bathroom. The house also has a garden. Volunteers will share a bedroom with another volunteer. Volunteers prepare their own meals for breakfast and dinner. Lunch is provided at midday by the host association Il Centro during activities, as it is an integral part of the activities. The house is 5 minutes’ walk from the association's place.
Formação durante a atividade
On-arrival training is delivered by the Lead Organisation on project goals, local partnerships and the principles of the European Solidarity Corps (ESC). Staff provide specific training on working with vulnerable adults and continuous on-the-job support. Volunteers participate in monthly group sessions linked to Youthpass, attend National Agency training sessions (arrival and mid-term), and access ESC online language tools and Italian courses.
Perfil do participante
All people aged 18 - 30, who have a genuine interest and passion for working with people with disabilities and or elderly people. No professional skills and experience is required, however it is recommended that volunteers have experience in a similar sector or providing support in personal life in order to have a realistic idea of working with people with disabilities. As we work with vulnerable adults, the volunteers should be kind, patient and compassionate. Hobbies and skills that they are willing to share with the residents, such as art, music, cooking, drama, and sports, can complement activities.
Datas da atividade
A total of 52 week(s) during the period 01/09/2026 to 31/08/2027
Local da atividade
Malnate, Itália
Tipo de atividade
Voluntariado individual
Procuramos participantes dos seguintes países
Alemanha, Bulgária, Bélgica, Chipre, Croácia, Czechia, Dinamarca, Eslováquia, Eslovénia, Espanha, Estónia, Finlândia, França, Grécia, Hungria, Irlanda, Islândia, Letónia, Lituânia, Luxemburgo, Macedónia do Norte, Malta, Noruega, Países Baixos, Polónia, Portugal, Roménia, Suécia, Áustria
Temas da atividade
Health and wellbeing
Education and training
Data-limite para a apresentação de candidaturas
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Código do projeto
2025-2-IT03-ESC51-VTJ-000370086