Opportunities

• IBO Italia 

IBO Italy is a Christian-inspired Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) and Onlus committed to international cooperation and volunteerism in Italy and around the world.

Also known as the Associazione Italiana Soci Costruttori it is part of a Network whose activities began in 1953 with the first work camps for the reconstruction of houses for World War II refugees. IBO is the Flemish acronym for International Bouworde, meaning precisely "International Building Members."

IBO Italy offers people 18+ the opportunity to participate in Volunteer Camps; experiences of solidarity in Italy, Europe and the World at communities or associations engaged in activities and projects

• Amani

Amani is a nonprofit committed to affirming the right of children, girls and youth living on the streets to have an identity, a protected home, food, education, health and the affection of adults. Since 1995, Amani has established and supported foster homes, educational, school and vocational centers in Kenya, Zambia and Sudan.

Amani provides daily opportunities and real alternatives to people otherwise forced to live on the street in the slums and suburbs of Nairobi and Lusaka. Amani is independent, secular and apolitical in nature.

In 2000 it was recognized as a Non-Governmental Organization by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and since 2016 it has been on the List of Civil Society Organizations of AICS, the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation. It is based in Milan and has local groups active in many Italian cities, where it collaborates with schools, associations, public and private entities, parishes, local governments, foundations and businesses. In Italy Amani proposes cultural initiatives and information and in-depth events. Since 1995 it has been organizing annual Meeting Camps in Kenya and Zambia, aimed at groups of young volunteers who wish to commit themselves and experience a period of direct confrontation with local communities.

• MAIS Onlus

MAIS Onlus is a lay volunteer association established in 1987, which deals with Distance Support aimed at education as the main tool of a people's self-development.

Through international volunteer missions, MAIS offers young people a unique opportunity for their personal and professional growth. Volunteers work in a serene environment and safe settings, and weekend excursions and visits are planned to introduce them to the customs, traditions and natural beauty of the host country. Work camps normally take place in eSwatini and are open to a maximum number of 11 volunteers, accompanied ALWAYS by an Italian Tutor.

Camps last two weeks and usually take place in early August. The activities of the volunteers are directed to support the work of the permanent staff and in particular the boys will be involved in the management of daily activities and small maintenance work (painting, plastering etc). In the School, participation in educational and/or play activities involving children is planned.

In the Family Home, volunteers will be engaged mainly in following the little ones in daily activities, proposing and organizing games and supporting them in their studies. Requirements No specific qualification or training is required to participate in our humanitarian missions, although knowledge of English is highly appreciated. Energy, enthusiasm and good will are the most important ingredients.

Aspiring volunteers are invited to send their CV accompanied by a motivation letter to info@maisonlus.org Those deemed suitable will be invited to attend an interview with the MAIS Project Manager during which motivation and aptitudes will be assessed

• Rishilpi International Onlus

Rishilpi International Onlus carries out development projects with the participation of local communities and with positive impact of the beneficiaries involved, to guarantee the fundamental rights of every human being in Italy and in developing countries, mainly in Bangladesh. In parallel, Rishilpi carries out information campaigns on maternal and child health and advocacy campaigns (right to education and prevention of early marriage and pregnancy).

Rishipli offers people 18+ to travel to Bangladesh for a minimum of 15-20 days to a maximum of 60 days, between September and March. Volunteers work according to their skills and aptitudes in any department in Rishilpi. Volunteer activities of about 5 hours per day are directed to support the work of the permanent staff in running the activities. At the school and kindergarten, they are expected to participate in educational and/or play activities involving children. At the health center, volunteers will be engaged mainly in following the young patients in daily activities, suggesting, and organizing games, and supporting them in studying.

Prospective volunteers are invited to send their CV accompanied by a motivation letter to info@prouomorishilpi.org.  Individuals will be invited to participate (in person or via online platforms) in an interview with the RISHILPI Project Manager during which motivation and aptitude will be assessed.

• AIESEC

AIESEC is a UN-recognized not-for-profit youth organization that since 1948 has the aim to develop leadership in young people with the purpose of achieving peace and fulfilment of humankind's potential, the organization operates in more than 100 countries around the world delivering more than 30,000 experiences to young people aged 18-30 each year.

As part of its activities, AIESEC offers young people volunteer opportunities abroad with the goal of personal and territorial development. The projects, which are part of the Global Volunteer program, are related to specific United Nations Sustainable Development Goals; in fact, their purpose is to participate in the implementation of the SDGs around the world. The activities proposed by the individual project thus vary based on the SDG related to it, and the participant may choose to apply for the one that is most in line with his or her preferences.

Interested students are invited to register on the Global Volunteer page on the AIESEC Italy website. Registration is not binding; the interested person will be contacted by our staff for an initial introductory call in which they will decide whether to continue with the Application process.

 

General Rules

• Participation in the projects is subject to a selection process that will be managed entirely by the associations.
• The organization of the projects, as well as the process of enrollment of participants will also be managed by the associations. Luiss will only ensure the process of acquiring training credits.
• The costs will be borne by the participants, as will be indicated.
• For the proposed activities, the recognition of 4 ECTS provided in the curriculum for SJ1 - Other Activities is expected. However, it will also be possible to join without applying for credit recognition.
• In order for the ECTS to be recognized, it will be necessary to have participated in all the activities of the chosen initiative, and for the entire scheduled period; in addition, it will be necessary to provide a certificate, on the letterhead of the organization (carta instestata dell'ente), confirming participation in the activity, listing the tasks performed and the number of hours, which must not be less than 100 hours of activity.