VICCHIO (FIRENZE)

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About the project

VICCHIO (FIRENZE)

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

The project is taking place in Vicchio, 35 km far from Florence, at Aiasanta farm, belonging to the non-profit association Le C.A.S.E. which is run by a few families who live together as a community, in a sober style. The association includes 5 foster-homes and 2 experimental centers.Aiasanta is one of the two centers that since 2008 has been hosting migrants from foster-homes or asylum seeking.The adults of the families have a job outside the community but they also offer voluntary work in the centers to renovate the buildings, to run the farm or the migrants reception.The activities here include: organic farming, training and experimentation on responsible and sustainable life styles. Mainly in the summer, the community hosts scout groups, volunteer groups and organizes workcamps. See their website: www.aiasanta.org and facebook: aiasanta. They request IBO cooperation in maintenance work in the house and outdoor areas.

💼 What the programme involves

The volunteers work will include:gardening, wood chopping, fence maintenance, stable cleaning, work in the vineyard, common space cleaning, maintenance of shutters, windows and furniture, wall painting, flooring. Work in other community houses may be requested.There will be cooking workshops (pizza and local typical dishes), discussions on ethical finance and social economy.There will be free time activities: football, volleyball matches, dances, films.

🏠 Accommodation on site

The volunteers will be accommodated at the community house. They will have to help clean and cook, in shifts.The life style is simple.

📍 About the location

Some visits to the nearby town and country side will be organized.

⚠️ Requirements

Motivation Letter;Parental Authorization for teenagers;Medical Factsheet.

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📅 Available sessions

IBOIT08TEEN

10/07/2019 → 20/07/2019

Closed

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ℹ️ Key information

Age required

16–17 years old

Solidarity donation

70.00 EUR

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

📍 Location

50039 Vicchio, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy

Italy

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Central European Standard Time

Local time: 20:56 (12/11/2026)

🛡️ Before you leave

Security information

📞 Contact us

[email protected]

+32 2 888 67 13

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✅ Features

🗣️ Languages spoken

English Italian