EVS in ARCI BVC
Cecina,Italy
About the organisation
ARCI is an italian non-profit association including around 5000 centers spread all over Italy and Arci BVC is a part of it.
Arci BVC is a local committee that coordinates all Arci's centers in the area of Bassa Val di Cecina, our values are based on human solidarity, human rights and active citizenship. We support our centers in the organization of cultural and recreational events encouraging collaboration with local associations and public institutions.
Furthermore Arci BVC carries out its own activities promoting social inclusion, youth participation, intercultural dialogue and fight against racial discriminations. The association organizes a large range of events throughout the year, the biggest one is the “International Meeting Against Racism”, a Festival that includes workshops, conferences, live music and recreational activities gathering many people from all over the area. Arci BVC manages also a recreational center (Bocciodromo) for “every age” people, a Fair Trade Shop (Bottega Verso Sud) and a social store for distribution of cloth and food.
Our activities address to all the citizens with a focus on the social inclusion of disadvantaged people that face cultural, economical and social obstacles.
Project description
HOSTING AND COORDINATING ORGANIZATION: Arci BVC
VENUE: Cecina (Italy)
VOLUNTEERS: 2
DATES OF THE PROJECT: From 10/06/2018 to 10/02/2019
MAIN ACTIVITIES
- Supporting after-school activities with children or teenagers and Italian classes for foreigners in Bocciodromo;
- Supporting in the management of the Fair Trade Shop “Bottega Verso Sud”;
- Helping social workers to organize the Social Store and the distribution of food and cloth to disadvantaged people;
- Organization of activities aimed at Social Inclusion, Human Rights, International Solidarity and Cultural Diversity;
PRACTICAL ARRANGEMENTS
- Lodging and Board: the volunteers will be accommodated in a flat in Cecina. The flat is composed of single and double rooms, bathroom and kitchen, the volunteers will sign an agreement to keep the apartment clean and tidy.
- Travels: the volunteers will have all traveling costs covered from the their departure location to Cecina and return journey and for all training required by the national agency. For the activities Arci BVC will provide public transport tickets as well as bikes to get around the city.
- Health and Legal Assistance: Arci BVC will provide an insurance to cover all costs for health and legal issues of the volunteers.
- Italian Classes: the volunteers will have the opportunity to attend Italian courses together with other foreigners.
HOW TO APPLY?
Email: gines.euroaccion@gmail.com