WORLD WITHOUT FRONTEERS 4
Associazione Casa a Colori ODV
Bassano del Grappa, Italie
Description
“Casa a Colori” is located in Bassano del Grappa, a small town near the Dolomites and Mount Grappa, an area rich in history and natural beauty where important events of the First World War took place. Today, it is known for its landscapes, culture, and typical products such as Asiago cheese and grappa. The association was founded in 1992 by local volunteers its initial aim was to address housing issues for migrants from North Africa and Eastern Europe. Over time, it expanded its activities to support access to decent housing and social integration. Currently, it runs a reception center for asylum seekers, providing accommodation, food, Italian language classes, and social activities. It also offers legal advice, manages a soup kitchen for homeless people, collaborates with a youth center, and organizes educational and cultural activities for children and young people.
Modalités d'hébergement, de restauration et de transport
The volunteer will be accommodated in a shared flat in Bassano del Grappa together with another volunteer. The apartment includes three double bedrooms and is fullequipped with essential facilities such as a washing machine, oven, microwave, and Wi-Fi. A monthly food allowance of €140 and in addition, the volunteer'll receive pocket money of €6 per day. The working schedule is 35 hours per week (34 hours of activities and 1 hour of tutoring). The volunteer is entitled to two consecutive days off per week.For local transport, the organisation provides a bike
Formation pendant l’activité
The volunteer will take part in an Italian course and use the OLS platform. A welcome training will include an intensive Italian course and orientation(mentoring and tutoring). The volunteers will receive specific training on the needs, challenges, and support strategies for the target groups they will work with (migrants, asylum seekers, and disadvantaged people). Continuous guidance will be provided by the sending, hosting, and coordinating organisations.
Profil du participant
Strong interest in volunteering, especially with children, youth, and people at risk of social exclusion. Friendly, flexible, and proactive attitude; open-minded and responsible. Keen to build personal relationships and immerse in the local community. Adaptable to sharing an apartment and a double room. Aware that ESC focuses on developing key competences rather than technical skills. Able to adapt to changes in weekly routines due to emergencies, seasonal needs, or new projects. Motivated to live in a small city, use a bicycle and public transport, and learn a new European language
Dates de l’activité
A total of 44 week(s) during the period 15/05/2026 to 15/03/2027
Lieu de l’activité
Bassano del Grappa, Italie
Type d’activité
Volontariat individuel
Nous recherchons des participants venus de
Albanie, Algérie, Allemagne, Arménie, Aruba, Autriche, Azerbaïdjan, Belgique, Biélorussie, Bonaire, Saint-Eustache et Saba, Bosnie-Herzégovine, Bulgarie, Chypre, Croatie, Curaçao, Danemark, Espagne, Estonie, Finlande, France, Groenland, Grèce, Géorgie, Hongrie, Irlande, Islande, Israël, Italie, Jordanie, Kosovo * UN resolution, Lettonie, Liban, Libye, Liechtenstein, Lituanie, Luxembourg, Macédoine du Nord, Malte, Maroc, Moldavie, Monténégro, Norvège, Nouvelle-Calédonie, Palestine, Pays-Bas, Pologne, Polynésie française, Portugal, Roumanie, Russie, Saint-Barthélemy, Saint-Martin (partie néerlandaise), Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, Serbie, Slovaquie, Slovénie, Suède, Syrie, Tchéquie, Terres australes et antarctiques françaises, Tunisie, Turquie, Ukraine, Wallis-et-Futuna, Égypte
Thèmes de l’activité
Social challenges
Reception and integration of refugees and migrants
Citizenship and democratic participation
Date limite de dépôt des candidatures
Délai de dépôt de candidature: 15/04/2026 20:00
Code du projet
2025-1-IT03-ESC51-VTJ-000346596