Join
International Volunteer HQ, the world’s leading volunteer travel organization, and support the
Youth Support Volunteer Program in Italy.
On this program, you will assist with after-school programs or summer camps for children and teenagers, some of which are from disadvantaged communities. Volunteers will gain experience working with youth from many different backgrounds while providing them with a safe, supportive and positive environment where they can connect and learn together.
Volunteers are accommodated in a central camping lodge in Rome. You can expect to share a room with one other volunteer of the same gender.
The program has
start dates the second and fourth Monday of every month throughout the year.
This program ranges from 2-12 weeks. Your fully-hosted experience includes airport pick-up, orientation, accommodation, meals and 24/7 support. Detailed pricing information for your duration is available
on our website.
Your Impact
As a Youth Support volunteer in Rome, you will engage with young people and children of different age groups and help run activities for them, with a strong focus on environmental issues such as recycling, sustainability and climate change. You’ll also help young children affected with serious diseases and health conditions by spending time with them and their families, assisting them with their daily routine, and providing play and fun activities.
By volunteering with youth in Italy, you will help structure and support a calendar of activities in English, such as sport, theatre, projects with an environmental focus and so on. The topic varies according to the particular project that is supported.
Day-to-day tasks for volunteers range, but can include:
- Creating and implementing new extra-curricular activities
- Supporting existing activities
- Teaching a new sport, culture, language, theater, instrument, game, arts and crafts or anything else you are good at and want to share
- Helping local youth develop a vital universal skill: the English language
- Spend time with unwell children and conduct arts and craft workshops for them
If you have a preference in regards to the type of NGO you would like to work with, please note this in your application when you apply and we will do our best to match you to that focus area.
Program Highlights
IVHQ’s Italy programs are available year-round, starting on the second and fourth Monday of every month.
IVHQ provides the most affordable and
top-rated programs. Detailed pricing available for your duration on
our website.
You’ll be joining a global network of 123,000+ volunteers backed by the world’s leading team of volunteer travel experts with an outstanding safety system and track record.
Support impact-driven volunteer projects run by locals within your host community.
Academic credit available for all experiences with 45 hours or more through our School of Record with University of Montana that you can apply towards your degree at your home institution.
Flexible booking and free changes so you can register with confidence.
How to Apply
- Select your start date & duration: All IVHQ volunteer programs are available year-round and you can choose to volunteer for durations on this program ranging from 2 to 12 weeks.
- Complete your registration: After you have been accepted on your chosen program, you can secure your place by paying the Registration Fee.
- Pay your Program Fee: This is only due 30 days before your program starts.
Need to make changes to your booking? You can make free unlimited changes to your destination, project and dates up until 14 days before you start.
