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Support Community Development

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2 - 12 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
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Highlights

  • Contribute to happier and better community
  • Develop new skills in a personal and social way
  • Enjoy your time in the beautiful city of Rome

Highlights

  • Contribute to happier and better community
  • Develop new skills in a personal and social way
  • Enjoy your time in the beautiful city of Rome
  • Meet the locals by volunteering side by side with them
  • Learn Italian!

  • You don't have to pay anything yet

    Especially good for

    Age 18+
    Singles
    Couples
    Groups
    50+

    About the program

    Empower local communities and enhance quality of life through hands-on support, cultural exchange, and grassroots action

     Join our transformative program, Community Support, where your passion for making a difference meets the heart of local initiatives. In this program, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with local organizations dedicated to empowering communities and enhancing their quality of life. Whether ...

    About the program

     Join our transformative program, Community Support, where your passion for making a difference meets the heart of local initiatives. In this program, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with local organizations dedicated to empowering communities and enhancing their quality of life. Whether you’re working on sustainable development projects, educational programs, or environmental conservation efforts, your contributions will directly impact neighborhoods in need.

    What to Expect: Experience local culture: participation in activities with locals Support events: be an active part of daily and occasional moments of the life of the organisation supporting crowdfunding and gathering moments


    Daily Tasks:

    Clean up actions: be ready to make the environment of the neighbourhood a better place to live 


    Why join:

    Create new relationships: bond with locals engaging fun and authentic relationships 

    Learn about suburb culture: learn how to think globally and act locally 


    Typical day

    07am – 10am | Breakfast at the volunteer’s accommodation

    Morning | Explore the city, relax, or enroll in other activities if you have a morning project

    06pm – 9pm | Travel to the project to join local placement staff and begin work on your volunteer project

    08 pm – 10pm | Dinner at the ...

    Typical day

    07am – 10am | Breakfast at the volunteer’s accommodation

    Morning | Explore the city, relax, or enroll in other activities if you have a morning project

    06pm – 9pm | Travel to the project to join local placement staff and begin work on your volunteer project

    08 pm – 10pm | Dinner at the accommodation. After dinner, you will have the remainder of the evening free to relax and use as you wish.


    Free-time activities

    We want you to really get to know your natural and cultural surroundings, and we will provide you with useful tips and tricks that will help you discover the location of your stay like a local!

    Your shifts will generally last between 3 and 5 hours per day and will take place either in the morning, ...

    Free-time activities

    We want you to really get to know your natural and cultural surroundings, and we will provide you with useful tips and tricks that will help you discover the location of your stay like a local!

    Your shifts will generally last between 3 and 5 hours per day and will take place either in the morning, which will leave you with plenty of free time to go explore, take a stroll around your surroundings, catch the most important sites, interact with the locals, or simply go and relax! And of course, you will have your weekends off as well!


    Requirements

    Requirements

    Minimum Age: 18 years

    In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

    Language Skills

    You need to speak English (basic level)

    Nationality Restrictions

    No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

    Time Commitment

    Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 09:00 - 13:00

    What's Included

    What's Included

    On-site Services

    • Pick up at one of the two international airports & transfer to the accommodation
    • Accommodation in a shared room in a gender-separated bungalow
    • Breakfast and dinner (Local style. Vegetarian, gluten-free, and meals for lactose-intolerant are also available upon request)
    • Shared use of common spaces, including spacious gardens and pool, and free WIFI
    • Orientation event on arrival (including introduction to Portugal and culture, volunteer experience, overview of programs, practical information, safety guidelines)
    • Guided city tour
    • The best tips to discover the city!
    • Allocation and coordination of a work placement in an impactful non-profit project
    • Introduction on the first day of volunteering
    • Ongoing support throughout the stay
    • 24h/7 emergency support

    Airport Pickup at Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport

    We provide airport pickup during the arrival weekend at any time of the day 365 days a year

    Accommodation

    Volunteers are accommodated in a hostel in the very city center, 15 min walking to the main station in Rome, Termini. You can expect to share the dorm with up to three more volunteers of the same gender. Every room has its own bathroom; also, you can find common toilets around the hostel. Bedding and towels are provided, and there are shared western bathrooms. Staff will clean the accommodation throughout the week; however, volunteers are required to keep their rooms tidy. 

    The hostel offers a common kitchen on the third floor to warm or prepare some food (not big meals). 

    Wi-Fi covers the entire structure

    The closest pharmacy is 5 mins walking distance from the hostel. 


    ATTRACTIONS NEARBY (walking distance)

    Colosseo

    Via dei Fori Imperiali

    Fontana di Trevi 

    Pantheon

    Piazza Navona

    Life hack: every first Sunday of the month, museums are free (there are some exceptions, so please check on the official website of the exposition/museum you want to visit before showing up). 

    Food & Beverages

    We provide 3 meals a day.

    Meals happen outside of the structure. Three mins walking from the hostel, there is the affiliated bar where volunteers are guaranteed cornetto and cappuccino from 6.30am to 10.30am. Lunch and Dinner happens 10 mins walking from the hostel in the affiliated restaurant from 12pm to 2pm, and 7pm to 10pm. The restaurant is closed on Sunday. On Sundays, dinner can be provided in the same bar as the breakfast. 

    For both, you always have available more than one option, as well as vegetarian/vegan dishes. 

    Tap water is drinkable in Rome (unless it is specified it is non-drinkable water) and in the accommodation where you can refill your reusable bottle. 

    Do you have any Food Restrictions? If you have any diet restrictions or a special diet, please let us know as soon as possible so we can be prepared to provide appropriate meals for you.

    Internet Access

    Good access at the project site
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    What's NOT included?

    What's NOT included?

    Flight Tickets

    The nearest airport is Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) in Rome. We assist you to find cheap flights to Italy. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

    Travel Insurance

    Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Italy provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

    Vaccines

    If you are intending to volunteer in Italy you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Italy. VACCINE CHECKER

    Details on arrival

    This program starts every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month.


    Availability
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

    Program Fees

    $1,037 per week 2 - 12 weeks Age 18 - 50+

    Payment methods

    Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

    NO CREDIT CARD FEES


    Duration

    2 - 12 weeks

    Deposit

    Reserve your spot with just a few clicks and a small, secure deposit. You can pay by credit card, PayPal, or other convenient methods.


    Final Payment

    You’ll agree on the final payment method with your local organization during the application process. This final payment is only due closer to the start of your trip.

    You don't have to pay anything yet
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