ESC VOLUNTEERING IN RESIDENTIAL CENTERS
Code: 37216 Copied
Italy
European Voluntary Service
Social work
Education
Culture
European Voluntary Service
Social work
+2
Fixed dates
About the project
ESC VOLUNTEERING IN RESIDENTIAL CENTERS
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Mirafiori Community Foundation is a a no-profit Organisation ONLUS
Mirafiori Community Foundation acts in social cohesion and public benefit, promoting development and improvement of life’s quality in Mirafiori South neighbourhood.
Beneficiaries
of the Foundation's initiatives are disadvantaged and people in physical, psychological, social, economic or family
circumstances desease. Mirafiori Community Foundation was founded in 2008 by Compagnia di San Paolo
(Foundation of Intesa Sanpaolo Bank) and Miravolante (an association linking some of the third sector actors locally
operating ), whose aim was to improve the results achieved through the urban regeneration, transformation and
investment in young people carried out by founders and institutions over the past ten years. The main activities of
Mirafiori Community Foundation are:
grant making for social services and projects located in the Mirafiori area
participation in groups focusing on strategic objectives, in cooperation with local associations and the public
sector (e.g. work, education)
Supporting local partners in project proposals presentation and in projects implementation
Promotion of local development policies, through the activities of Casa nel Parco and direct project management
Collecting public and private resources to invest in the area development.
Mirafiori Community Foundation acts in social cohesion and public benefit, promoting development and improvement of life’s quality in Mirafiori South neighbourhood.
Beneficiaries
of the Foundation's initiatives are disadvantaged and people in physical, psychological, social, economic or family
circumstances desease. Mirafiori Community Foundation was founded in 2008 by Compagnia di San Paolo
(Foundation of Intesa Sanpaolo Bank) and Miravolante (an association linking some of the third sector actors locally
operating ), whose aim was to improve the results achieved through the urban regeneration, transformation and
investment in young people carried out by founders and institutions over the past ten years. The main activities of
Mirafiori Community Foundation are:
grant making for social services and projects located in the Mirafiori area
participation in groups focusing on strategic objectives, in cooperation with local associations and the public
sector (e.g. work, education)
Supporting local partners in project proposals presentation and in projects implementation
Promotion of local development policies, through the activities of Casa nel Parco and direct project management
Collecting public and private resources to invest in the area development.
💼 What the programme involves
The Cooperative La Comunità is a social enterprise active in Genoa since 1979 in the field of educational activities to combat and
prevent minors’ distress and sustain fragile families through the design and management of socio-educational, animation, and cultural services. The cooperative offers project design and management of socio-educational services in different areas:
children and childhood, adults in difficulty, senior citizens, and community development. La Comunità is managing: CEA hosts minors taken by social services and temporarily separated from their natural families. In the CEA, they can live, grow, study, have fun and create significant relationships with peers and educators. Activities are structured to guarantee both group and autonomous spaces to the users.
Volunteer's activities : -Organizing recreational activities like games and workshops-Language support-Administrating daily tasks such as pedagogical & sports activities, short trips, and visits.
🏠 Accommodation on site
The volunteer will live in Genova in a shared apartment with double/triple rooms. 5 euros per day of pocket money and food or a food allowance will be provided. The travel expenses will be reimbursed on the basis defined by the European Commission.
🎒 Leisure activities
The volunteer will participate in the training opportunities offered by the Italian National Agency (On Arrival Training, Mid Term Evaluation, and Final Evaluation). In addition, they will also take part in the training opportunities organized by association P.E.CO., together with the other volunteers involved in the activities of other Hosting Organizations in Genoa. They will also receive specific training in the Hosting Organization related to the target group they will work with.
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profile: REQUIRED AGE 23 YO. Available for the WHOLE duration of the project :Oct 2023-Feb 2024 (can be extend). The ideal volunteer is autonomous, mature and responsible, open to sharing and meeting other people, and, above all, motivated to join our activities. Must be able to assist with the educative and training process of La Comunità. Since it requires a delicate role in contact with young people that often come from complex family situations, the volunteer should possess such qualities as high tolerance, patience, firmness, creativity, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Deadline: Application deadline: 06/10/2023
Deadline: Application deadline: 06/10/2023
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 ?
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.
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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09/10/2023 → 31/08/2024
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Deadline: 06/10/2023
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
16121 Genoa, Metropolitan City of Genoa, Italy
Italy
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)
Timezone
Central European Standard Time
Local time: 21:12 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🏠 Accommodation
Collective
🗣️ Languages spoken
English
Italian