Workcamps and Solidarity

  Italy

• Florence: 
Florence
• Rome: 
Roma (Rome)
• All Other Areas in Italy: 
Pisa,  Bologna,  Ferrara
• Sicily: 
Catania

Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Summertime

Description: Construction and rebuilding of structures and buildings, as well as animation with children, families and disadvantaged people.

Highlights: IBO Italia is inspired by the universal message that focuses on the self-promotion and development of human beings. To acquire this goal, the organization wishes to: give evidence to its faith in the human being expressing condivision and solidarity with poor people through youth-exchanges, projects of cooperation and distance-adoptions. We believe in the collaboration with everybody, especially when different in culture, race, religion, mentality, etc. We give voluntary assistance and concrete help to people in need; we give, as primary value in our life, willingness toward other people through a personal growth. It isn't necessary to speak the language of the country; you will learn it during your journey. Join IBO Italia for a life changing experience in some of the most beautiful cities in all the world.

Cost in US$: 236

Experience Required: no

Age Range: minimum age 18

This Program is open to World Wide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Italy Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 15

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Exit DebriefingAbroad

IBO Italia's Mission Statement: IBO Italia is inspired by the universal message that focuses on the self-promotion and development of human beings. To acquire this goal, the organization wishes to: give evidence to its faith in the human being expressing condivision and solidarity with poor people through youth-exchanges, projects of cooperation and distance-adoptions. We believe in the collaboration with everybody, especially when different in culture, race, religion, mentality, etc. We give voluntary assistance and concrete help to people in need; we give, as primary value in our life, willingly toward other people through personal growth. It isn't necessary to speak the language of the country; you will learn it during your journey. Join IBO Italia for a life changing experience in some of the most beautiful cities in all the world.

Year Founded: 1957

IBO Italia is a Christian based organization. We do not require our participants to be of the same faith. Our volunteers will not be involved in religious proselytizing.