Italy: ESC : Help a school in Molfetta

About the local hosting organization

Istituto Comprensivo “Battisti-Pascoli” is a kindergarten (3-6 year-old), primary (6-11 year-old) and secondary school (11-14 year-old pupils), promoting pupils’ wellbeing and inclusion (many of them are of different nationalities), intercultural education, development of digital skills and language learning, prevention of early school leaving, bullying and cyber bullying, collaboration with families and the local community; laboratory teaching. The purpose of primary education is to enable pupils to acquire the fundamental knowledge and skills to develop basic cultural competence.

Presentation of the programme

As a volunteer, you will have the chance to support the teachers and staff, enriching the daily activities of the students. You can:• present your own culture and country• assist teachers in English lessons and organizing non formal activities• participate in activities ‘’Show cooking’’ - which includes preparing traditional dishes (local and from volunteer’s home country)• participate in activities ‘’Getting around’’ - raising awareness and exploring local cultural heritage sites• participate in activities ‘’Fair play’’- focused on promotion of sports, physical activities, healthy lifestyle• assist in #coding activities related to using PC, different software and platforms• assist teachers in working with pupils with difficulties during their daily school activities, such as: homework, physical activities, self-confidence, etc...• read books and fairy tales to kids and share stories from own country• take part in artistic activities, such as singing, playing instruments...• give support in carrying out democratic participation project• assist teachers in integration of kids coming from immigrant familiesWorking hours of a volunteer are from 8.00 to 13.00, and after a lunch break from 15.00 to 18.00, five days a week.

About the accomodation

As a volunteer, you will live in a flat together with 3 other volunteers, in the city of Molfetta close to the school. The accommodation which is provided is a double room with a shared bathroom and kitchen.The lodging choice will be always decided by the School or InCo and it is not possible for you to choose your own accommodation.

About the food

You will be provided with an allowance of 150 euros to buy your food in addition to your pocket money.

About the location

The project will take place in Molfetta, a city in Apulia, on the Adriatic coast at about 25 km from Bari. Molfetta has around 60.000 inhabitants. In the last years Molfetta's commercial activities and attractions have been improved, thanks to the recent construction of a huge shopping area, equipped with stores, national chains, outlets, with big discounts, cinemas and so on. At the same time in the historical centre many restaurants, clubs, bars and youth meeting points are crowded during the weekend especially in the evening.

About the leisure activities

• participate in activities ‘’Getting around’’ - raising awareness and exploring local cultural heritage sites• participate in activities ‘’Fair play’’- focused on promotion of sports, physical activities, healthy lifestyle• take part in artistic activities, such as singing, playing instruments...