“Appoggiati a me”

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Italy People with disabilities Education Children Social work People with disabilities Education +2 Fixed dates

About the project

“Appoggiati a me”

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

It was born in March 2014 because of the commitment of a group of parents – united by the
need to fill the gaps of public welfare in terms of disability and the desire to build a sustainable
life project over time for a future of real social inclusion of own children.
The association aims to:
- improve the autonomy and social inclusion of future adults with disabilities through intensive
individualized actions taken as earlier as possible.
- Build a network of good practices with public administrations, private bodies, other
associations.
Most of the target group are children/adolescents diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder,
but there are also motor disabilities. The association makes its own experience available,
providing families with legal support and fiscal matters on issues related to disability. It creates
awareness events, free information seminars and training projects for teachers and

professionals.
The organization count on the support of man volunteers, professionals and friends committed
to support the integration of disables in daily life.

💼 What the programme involves

As a volunteer, you will have the chance to support the teachers and staff, enriching the daily
activities of the students. You can:
• present your own culture and country
• support in the preparation of weekly activities, f. i. collect some materials, take care that
everything is ready, etc
• support the project “scuola di lavoro”, where the pupils learn how to perform easy
secretarial activities, print something, using PC, etc.
• Supporting and assisting kids in the recreational activities on week-end.
• Help the staff in the theatre lab.
• Support the disables in sport activities and swimming pool.
• Participate in the training session for expert and professionals.
• Participate and organize complementary activities with other volunteers, such as
international evening, literature contest, language workshops, etc.
• Help in practical and creative work.
• take part in cultural and activities and trips.

🏠 Accommodation on site

As a volunteer, you will live in a flat together with 3 other volunteers, in the city of Molfetta
close to the hosting organization. The accommodation will be provided in double room with
a shared bathroom and kitchen. The lodging choice will be always decided by the InCo
and it is not possible for you to choose your own accommodation.

🍲 Food

You will receive an extra pocket money of 150 euros for buying food. In this way you are free to
cook in your fully equipped flat.

📍 About the location

The project will take place in Molfetta, a
city in Apulia, on the Adriatic coast at
about 25 km from Bari. Molfetta has
around 60.000 inhabitants. In the last
years Molfetta's commercial activities and
attractions have been improved, thanks to
the recent construction of a huge shopping
area, equipped with stores, national
chains, outlets, Luna park, hard discount,
cinemas and so on. At the same time in
the historical centre many restaurants,
clubs, bars and youth meeting point are
crowed during the week-end especially at
the evening.

⚠️ Requirements

Candidate should be over 18 years old and registered to the ESC portal ;
Must be very motivated and committed to the voluntary activity;
Interested in the topic of the project;
B1 level of English and knowledge of Italian language are a plus