International Volunteering with the NGO IBO in Ferrara, Italy
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IBO Italia - ODV-ETS
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 and enthusiasm to volunteer and start a new experience in a new country! Some experience in our fields of action (solidarity workcamps, fundraising, international cooperation and international volunteering) as well as skills in events coordination and educational paths, is a plus, but not required.
Activity dates
From 10/09/2024 to 31/03/2025
Activity location
Ferrara, Italy
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Albania, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Greece, Spain, Finland, France, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, Ukraine
Activity topics
Social challenges
Citizenship and democratic participation
Education and training
Working against discrimination (including gender discrimination)
Deadline for applications
No application deadline