What we offer

tutoring
Every volunteer will have a personal tutor throughout the project, while the UVI will co-ordinate the projects and be in regular contact with the volunteers, the project leaders and the sending organisations.

training
The UVI organises three training seminars a year on such topics as intercultural dialogue, personal development, Italian history and society, volunteer work, conflict management, communication etc. The host institutions are in charge of the training aimed at a specific project.

lodge and board
The host institution provides for insurance coverage, lodge and board in a single or double room. The volunteers involved in European Voluntary Service co-financed projects will also get some pocket money and will have their travel expenses reimbursed.

follow-up
The UVI offers a follow-up and evaluation programme in co-operation with the EDYN partners.

What we ask

active participation
The project's activities are usually defined beforehand, but proposals from the volunteers are welcome. The volunteer is expected to participate in the training seminars organised by the UVI.

commitment
The volunteer should have an open and co-operative approach towards the hosting institution, Christianity and church-related organisations. He or she shall be involved full-time in the project's work according to working rules and hours, for a 10-12 months' period starting from September.

age
The volunteer shall be between 18 and 25 years old.

language skills
The volunteer shall have a basic knowledge of the host country's language.