International Volunteering with the NGO IBO in Ferrara, Italy

Description

IBO is an NGO based in Ferrara, Italy. Its mission is to promote access to education as a fundamental right for every person, especially children and youth from disadvantaged communities. This aim is carried out through a wide range of projects, from volunteering to international cooperation in the field of education and training, in Italy and worldwide (Africa, Latin America, etc.) Every year we host international people in our office. This is what you will be doing: - Assistance in project management and communication with international partners - Workshops in local schools and community spaces - Communication and fundraising - Support during the organization and participation in solidarity workcamps - Planning of campaigns and events - Project meetings. Dates are flexible, we recommend a min. stay of 5/6 months. For more information, apply for the opportunity and we will provide a detailed infosheet!

Accommodation, food and transport arrangements

Volunteers will live at Casa IBO, in Ferrara, together with other international volunteers. The house has different rooms, bathrooms, one big kitchen, a garden and a terrace. The house is in the same building of the offices. What we offer: monthly pocket money, food, round-trip travel expenses, Italian language course, insurance, youth pass certificate.

Training during the activity

We offer volunteers the opportunity to attend these face-to-face trainings: one arrival general training about IBO, arrival and mid term trainings organized by our National Agency for Youth, one Italian course, and other trainings and workshops depending on the period (e.g. camp leader training).

Participant profile

We are looking for candidates with good knowledge of English, at least basic knowledge of Italian, and high motivation to volunteer and learn! Some experience in management of European projects, International cooperation projects, solidarity camps and communication is a plus, but not required.

Activity dates

From 17/06/2024 to 31/03/2025

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Activity location

Via Boschetto, 1, Ferrara, Italy

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Individual volunteering

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Looking for participants from

Albania, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Greece, Spain, Finland, France, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Moldova (Republic of), Montenegro, North Macedonia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Palestine, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, Ukraine

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Activity topics

Social challenges

Citizenship and democratic participation

Education and training

Working against discrimination (including gender discrimination)

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Deadline for applications

No application deadline

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