OPEN CALL

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How to apply

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Infos and questions:
The deadline to apply is 9 October 2026.
The pre-selected candidates will be invited to an online interview
PROJECT ID: 2026-1-IT03-ESC51-VTJ-000402323
Call for volunteering in social activities with people with disabilities in Italy

PROJECT DETAILS

WHERE? Ciampino, Italy
WHEN?
From 1 September
to 31 May 2027
HOW LONG? 9 months
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
18-30 years old citizens living in EU member countries other than Italy
DEADLINE FOR APPLYING: 9 October 2026

ACTIVITIES

Artistic workshopsCeramics, music, theatre and other creative workshops.
SportsSports activities together with the people of the community.
Agriculture and gardeningWorking in the garden and on agricultural activities.
Recreational activitiesGames, walks, visits and outings.
Daily life activitiesWatching a film, having a chat, playing cards and sharing everyday moments.

LOGISTICS AND SUPPORT

Food will be bought by volunteers with a food allowance of 6 euros per day, given monthly, and cooked autonomously in their house kitchen.
Accommodation will be in one of the houses of the Community, in rooms shared with other volunteers of the same gender. The house is equipped with kitchen, bathrooms, toilets, wi-fi and washing machine.
Pocket money of 6 euros per day, given monthly.
Health insurance is provided through Henner (www.henner.com).
Travel expenses will be refunded up to a fixed amount: 285 € from 100 to 499 km, 417 € from 500 to 1999 km, 535 € if more. The budget is lower if you travel by plane or boat for more than 50% of the trip: 211 € from 100 to 499 km, 309 € from 500 to 1999 km, 395 € if more.

CRITERIA

18-30 years old citizens living in EU member countries other than Italy
Available for the whole duration of the project
Careful and respectful towards people with disabilities
Proactive, with sense of initiative to suggest new activities, workshops or simple ways to spend time together
In order to protect the people with disabilities hosted in the structure, volunteers must be already vaccinated for COVID-19
Ready to live in an intercultural context in a suburban area
Basic level in English and, possibly, Italian
Eager to learn Italian to communicate with people with disabilities
Past experiences with people with disabilities and related studies (psychology, sociology…) are welcome but not necessary
For the specific nature of the project, and in order to keep the people with disabilities safe, volunteers must not have mental health issues, infectious diseases or criminal records. We will ask for a health certificate and criminal records.

Volunteers will work 35 hours per week on assigned tasks, with two consecutive free days per week (not necessarily Saturday and Sunday). These hours include monthly meetings and the possibility of individual interviews, and meetings with the mentor, who evaluates the volunteers’ project, satisfaction and learning process.

Volunteers will also attend an Italian language course held by local volunteers for 2 hours a week.

HOSTING ORGANISATION

The project is hosted by Associazione L’Arca Il Chicco ETS, an Italian nonprofit organisation focused on supporting people with disabilities and promoting social inclusion. It offers various services, including educational and recreational activities, to help individuals develop their potential and integrate into society.