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ESC: Building a More Inclusive Universo

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Italy European Voluntary Service Social work Education Culture European Voluntary Service Social work +2 Fixed dates

About the project

ESC: Building a More Inclusive Universo

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

L’Associazione nasce a Bologna nel 2002 per iniziativa di studenti e lavoratori stranieri ed italiani con lo scopo di promuovere iniziative che diffondano, motivino e facilitino la reciproca conoscenza fra persone di differente cultura e provenienza. Non è solo un vecchio vizio illuministico: tutti noi che abbiamo aderito a Universo abbiamo appreso e sperimentato, in un modo o nell’altro, i pericoli che portano la non conoscenza e la chiusura mentale. È facile diffidare da ciò che non si conosce, perché non lo si capisce. Facilissimo e anzi rassicurante è respingere la differenza, perché chi non ci rassomiglia ci spaventa e il passo all’aggressività e alla violenza può essere breve. L’associazione promuove soprattutto la solidarietà come valore nell'integrazione sociale e gestisce uno sportello di orientamento per migranti attraverso il volontariato, in collaborazione con i servizi sociali del comune. Lo sportello offre gratuitamente: corsi di lingua italiana di diversi livelli per migranti, corsi base di informatica, assistenza burocratica per l'ottenimento del permesso di soggiorno per immigrati, affiancamento nella ricerca della casa e del lavoro, sostegno legale ed emotivo. L’associazione è convenzionato con l’università di Bologna per accogliere tirocinanti curriculari e formativi per accrescere l'impegno dei giovani e delle organizzazioni in attività di solidarietà accessibili. Con il comune di Bologna per il progetto ‘cittadinanza attiva’, l’associazione presidia 18 scuole pubbliche e 3 parchi pubblici della città collaborando con vari enti di formazione (Salesiani, Oficina srl, Cefal, Manfredi Tanari) per combattere la dispersione e l’abbandono scolastica spesso da minori non accompagnati o giovani in difficoltà. L’associazione offre la possibilità agli alunni di essere affiancati nel ‘dopo scuola’ di alta qualità e anche di svolgere tirocini previsti dai loro corsi di formazione come mezzo per contribuire al rafforzamento della coesione, l'inclusione sociale e le competenze linguistiche rispondendo anche alle sfide della società e al rafforzamento delle Comunità nell’avviamento del impegno per promuovere l’inserimento lavorativo per i giovani.

💼 What the programme involves

In Universo, activities are equally divided between learning and volunteering, following a learning-by-doing approach. Participants engage in Italian language and culture immersion, foreign language courses, communication workshops, Erasmus+ promotion, personal projects, local events, and small administrative tasks. These activities promote personal growth, intercultural understanding, and community engagement. Universo promotes respect for differences through intercultural understanding, advocacy for human rights, cultural activities, effective communication, solidarity, cooperation, and artistic expression. These values shape Universo's mission to create a more inclusive, tolerant, and interconnected society.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Volunteers will be provided with shared accommodation in the vibrant city of Bologna. Additionally, they will receive a total of 330 euros as pocket money and food allowance. While transportation arrangements are not included, Bologna offers excellent public transportation options for easy access to various parts of the city and beyond.

🎒 Leisure activities

Volunteers will receive comprehensive training to support their experience. This includes On Arrival Training organized by the Italian National Agency, equipping volunteers with essential information and skills for their time in Italy. Additionally, the host organization will provide task related training tailored to the specific needs and objectives of the volunteering project. This dual training approach ensures volunteers are well-prepared and empowered to contribute effectively to their roles.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: We're looking for 2 volunteers between 18 to 30. We don't select our volunteers according to previous knowledge or experience but only according to motivation. So, please, read the description of the project carefully before applying. We don't select according to gender, sexual orientation, ethnic group, income. We will ask to attach your Motivational letter. Infopack: FR: https://rb.gy/6rjxld and ENG: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LaXneAAPkpy15qS3W9RXlx-iOmz9RrvH/view?usp=sharing Call: https://forms.gle/Uo9gavXQvqe6rBJp7
Deadline: Application deadline: 31/03/2024

ℹ️ Additional information

The project is implemented under the European Solidarity Corps Programme, financed by the European Commission.
The participating organisations have to be mindful of these needs as they are responsible for providing a respectful and trusting hosting environment. At the same time, the organisations participating in the initiative devote a great deal of time, energy and resources to set up a high-quality activity; they should therefore expect that European Solidarity Corps participants show a similar level of respect for the local communities and the people that are directly concerned by the activities (https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/mission_en).
What do we provide ?
  • Training before and after the project
  • Health insurance during your project
  • round-trip travel reimbursement
  • accommodation and food
  • pocket money
  • language course
  • Return Week-end
  • Youth Pass and SVI international Volunteer passport

Before applying for this volunteering project, you need to enroll yourself at European Solidarity Corps Platform (https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity_en) and specify your European Solidarity Corps Participant Number (PRN).
This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label.
Contact the ESC coordinator at +32 2 888 67 13 to get more informations.

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📅 Available sessions

IT39111

01/04/2024 → 30/11/2024

Closed
Volunteers registered 0 / 2
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Deadline: 31/03/2024

ℹ️ Key information

Age required

18–30 years old

Solidarity donation

0.00 EUR

French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).

📍 Location

P.za XX Settembre, 1, 40121 Bologna BO, Italy

Italy

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Central European Standard Time

Local time: 21:12 (12/11/2026)

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English Italian