🇮🇹 ESC Volunteering in Italy 🏠 Supporting Minors at a Youth Shelter and Educational Centers 📚

Description

Founded in 1985, Diapason Cooperative is dedicated to creating a positive impact in the lives of minors and their families facing social or economic challenges. For 3 days a week, you will support the minors shelter in Monza. The shelter hosts around 10 young people aged 8 to 18. These minors have been temporarily or permanently removed from their families either by legal decree or due to challenging circumstances and are currently unaccompanied by an adult. For them, this shelter isn't just a facility, it is a temporary home, a safe harbor during a turbulent time in their lives. For 2 days a week, you will support educational centers in Monza. These are the centers that offer educational programs for youngsters during the day.

Accommodation, food and transport arrangements

As a volunteer, you’ll stay in a shared flat within the same building as the community shelter. You'll have your own private room and bathroom. The living room and eat-in kitchen will be shared with community residents, offering a chance to connect and immerse yourself in daily life. To ensure your comfort, the hosting organization provides three meals a day. You’ll also receive €6 per day as pocket money (paid monthly). Travel expenses will be reimbursed according to European Commission guidelines.

Training during the activity

Volunteer will participate in the On Arrival Training organized by the Italian National Agency. Also, the coordinating organization No Borders, will organize training with the volunteer.

Participant profile

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We’re seeking a dedicated ESC volunteer available for the entire project duration (January– May 2027).

Ready to live in community, follow safety rules, and respect the curfew.

Passionate about supporting minors (8–18) from diverse backgrounds.

Patient, kind, open-minded, and a strong active listener.

Flexible and resilient.

Respectful of diverse backgrounds and eager to step out of your comfort zone.

Strong interpersonal skills, ready to communicate transparently with educators and coordinators.

Intermediate in English; basic knowledge of Italian (or a strong commitment to learning it) is required.

Prior experience or studies in education, social work, or psychology is a plus, but not mandatory.

Activity details

Activity type

Individual volunteering

Activity dates

From 08/01/2027 to 31/05/2027

Location

Monza, Italy

Deadline

13/11/2026

Project code

2025-1-IT03-ESC51-VTJ-000348011

Topics

Looking for participants from

29 countries can apply. The activity takes place in 🇮🇹 Italy.