Italy: ESC: International Volunteering with the NGO IBO in Ferrara, Italy

About the local hosting organization

WHO WE ARE IBO Italia is an NGO operating in the field of volunteeringand international cooperation. Present in Italy since 1957, it is part of the European IBO network, a member of the CCIVS - Coordination Committee for InternationalVoluntary Service at UNESCO, and a partner of the Allianceof European Voluntary Service Organisations network. It is federated to "Volontari nel mondo - FOCSIV" since 1972. IBO Italy has a solid experience in organising activities with young people: since 1957, it has been promoting short-term experiences in which young people give their commitment to the community. It is accredited for the selection, training and coordination of volunteers in Italyand abroad, for the management of international cooperation projects and information campaigns. MISSION IBO Italy's mission is to promote access to education and training as fundamental rights of every person and opportunities for change for the whole community. Involving young people in volunteering and sharing experiences to promote social commitment, participation and responsibility. IBO Italy believes that non-formal learning experiences are fundamental to sensitise the young generations to the encounter with diversity, to foster their personal, professional and educational development, and to stimulate intercultural exchange. OUR VALUES - Volunteering as a choice of social commitment; - solidarity and sharing; - the richness of diversity; - work as a tool for growth and emancipation; - respect for people and the environment in a context of justice, peace and legality; - consistency in one's daily choices. MAIN ACTIVITIES: 1) VOLUNTEERING short- and long-term - Awareness-raising and fundraising activities, - Work and solidarity camps, - Youth mobility within the Erasmus+ programme(youth exchanges, European Voluntary Service,training), - European Solidarity Corps, Civil Service, Civil PeaceCorps, - Internships, - Mobility and inclusion projects for young people indifficult situations. 2) INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION - Education and training projects in Perù, Ecuador, Romania, Tanzania, Ukraine. Because going to school is a right and so that every child can dream that anything is possible. - Support from the distance, - Global Citizenship Education: Pathways and interventions to help young people grow in the spirit of voluntary work, to offer them new opportunities with particular attention to situations of hardship, involving families, schools, training centres and shelters.

Presentation of the programme

Join IBO, a non-profit organisation based in Ferrara, Italy, working to make education accessible to everyone, especially children and young people facing fewer opportunities. Through volunteering, international cooperation, and educational projects, we support communities in Italy and around the world, including Africa, Latin America and Asia. As an international volunteer, you will become part of our team and gain hands-on experience in a multicultural environment. Your activities may include: -Helping organise events and awareness campaigns -Organising workshops in schools and community spaces -Creating communication contents (social media, texts, visuals) -Supporting solidarity workcamps -Assisting with project management and communication with international partners and volunteers This is a great opportunity to develop new skills, meet people from different cultures, and contribute to meaningful social projects. Apply to receive our detailed infosheet and learn more!

About the accomodation

Volunteers will live at Casa IBO (Via Boschetto 1), in Ferrara, close to the city center, together with other international volunteers. The house has different rooms and bathrooms to be shared, one big kitchen, a garden and a terrace. The house is in the same building of the offices. What we offer: monthly pocket money, food, round-trip travel expenses, Italian language course, insurance, youth pass certificate. If the volunteer is residing in Ferrara, no problem! We have spaces for Italian volunteers as well and you will be living in your own house.

About the leisure activities

We offer volunteers the opportunity to attend these face-to-face trainings: one arrival general training about IBO, arrival and mid term trainings organized by our National Agency for Youth (depending on how long you are volunteering), one Italian course, and other trainings and workshops depending on the period (e.g. camp leader training).

Requirements

The Participant profile: We are looking for volunteers with good knowledge of English and a basic level of Italian, and above all a strong motivation to volunteer, grow personally, and support the mission and values of the organisation. A willingness to fully immerse themselves in an experience working closely with the staff, in a collaborative team environment, is also very important. Previous experience in communication, event organisation, management of solidarity workcamps, European projects or international cooperation projects is a plus, but it is not required. Everything else can be learned along the way.Deadline: 26/06/2026 23:00