Volunteer (12 months, in Italy)

Activity description

• The project is aimed to host 6 European volunteers in 3 areas:
• Inclusion and fight against inequalities(2 places): Volunteers will explore the issues of inclusion by knowing the reality of people who are at risk of social exclusion. They will be involved in 2 different rehabilitation services for people with disabilities and in the integration service for migrants and refugees
• Youth and active participation (2 places): The team's goal is to spread the values ​​of non-formal education and use them to support the development of civic awareness. They will be involved in the Youth Information Centres, summer camps and educational after-school programs for kids.
• European and international cooperation (2 places): they will be involved in the European projects development area which designs and implements projects funded by EU and other institutions, mainly in Erasmus+ and ESC fields.

Accomodation, food and transport arrangements

• Accommodation is provided. The volunteers will live in apartments sharing a double bedroom with another volunteer (same gender) in Valdagno's town centre. The houses are equipped with all utilities. All administrative costs (electricity, water, renting costs, internet, etc) will be paid by the Hosting Organization.
• The volunteers will manage their own food and meals by receiving a food allowance (around € 150,00 per month). The individual support grant (pocket money) is around € 150,00 per month.
• Travel costs (return trip) will be reimbursed up to € 275. Visa costs will be covered.

Training during the activity

• Volunteers will be given any training necessary to carry out their tasks. The volunteer will have the opportunity to gain social competencies, but also in the field of public relations, communication and event organisation. Most time it will be training on the job, this is the easiest way to learn all things quickly. They will not only be engaged in on-arrival and mid-term trainings, but also group trainings with all the volunteers hosted by Studio Progetto. There will be also the opportunity to attend special meetings/trainings with volunteers hosted by other local association/NGO.

Participant profile

• age between 18-30 years old
• interested in working with vulnerable people (children, people with disability, migrants, teenagers and youngsters at risk of exclusion)
• team spirit
• patient, responsible, creative, open-minded, flexible and adaptable