Volunteer Abroad in Italy

  Italy

• All Other Areas in Italy: 
San Giovanni

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks

Description: United Planet's Italy program is multifaceted and growing and there are many opportunities for volunteers to make a critical difference. Volunteers can play an important role in contributing to the local community and in building bonds of understanding. Many opportunities are offered on projects supporting those whose basic needs are not satisfied or to become friends with the elderly and to counsel and assist the disabled. This program allows you to experience Italy in a way most tourists can not!

Highlights:
* People with Disabilities Cooperativa Sociale Villa Maria:
This project aims to offer support to people with disabilities in a local community center, situated in the north of Italy. Volunteers will have the opportunity to organize and take part in various activities with the community members such as swimming, music lab (educational and creative lab), creative workshops, and cooking activities.

* People with Disabilities Servizio Residenziale Flessibile:
Volunteers provide support to people with disabilities between the ages of 30 and 55 in a community with a family atmosphere in Perosa Argentina. The main tasks for volunteers include assisting professional staff and accompanying the residents in activities such as movies, dinner, conversation, reading, etc.

* Elderly-Rifugio re Carlo Alberto Onlus:
Volunteers will be involved in the day centre. Possible activities include light exercises, cooking, personal care, various workshops, gardening and assisting with baths.

* People with Disabilities - Associazione "Insieme Si Puo-Onlus:
Volunteers' main tasks are to help people in the centre to improve linguistic and physical skills in order to gain personal independence. Such tasks can include using money, using the telephone, music therapy, using public transportation, shopping. Volunteers also have the chance to help the organization's structure and daily planning, as well as to participate in creative and social activities.

Cost in US$: prices starting at 795 USD

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Italy Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Phone Interview

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

United Planet's Mission Statement: As an international non-profit organization, United Planet (UP) strives to create a world in which all people understand, respect, and support one another. United Planet's global network of leaders and volunteers fosters cross-cultural understanding and addresses shared challenges to unite the world in a community beyond borders. In 2008, United Planet was one of only ten organizations selected by CNN to be part of its "Be the Change" initiative.

Year Founded: 2001