Learn more about all of our volunteer programs in Europe.
I enjoyed taking care of the babies the most, what I found most challenging was adapting to the culture and different way of living. This has impacted my life because I hope to do more quests soon with United Planet.Jillian M. - Volunteer
Volunteers will have the opportunity to work with children in a local school, as well as assist in family reintegration and care for young mothers and their children.
Available Dates: Volunteers can arrive any day from Monday to Friday (preferably from 9 am until 8 pm) except
on Italian national holidays
Minimum Stay: Most projects prefer the volunteers to stay at least 4 weeks
Requirements: At least 18 years old, can be flexible
Volunteers will support local staff in the following areas: recreational lab, day center, physiotherapy, basic assistance, and will be involved in a range of supportive activities.
Available Dates: Volunteers can arrive any day from Monday to Friday (preferably from 9 am until 8 pm) except
on Italian national holidays
Minimum Stay: Most projects prefer the volunteers to stay at least 4 weeks
Requirements: At least 18 years old, can be flexible
Volunteers will be involved at a local center for families, children, seniors and the disabled. Volunteers will support local staff and will have a chance to work with family re-integration with an international organization in service of disadvantaged children.
Available Dates: Volunteers can arrive any day from Monday to Friday (preferably from 9 am until 8 pm) except
on Italian national holidays
Minimum Stay: Most projects prefer the volunteers to stay at least 4 weeks; Farms projects accept volunteers for minimum 2 weeks
Requirements: At least 18 years old, can be flexible
Volunteers will work with staff in the socio-educational center and residential community, collaborate with local staff in rehabilitative and therapeutic programs, support the professional staff at a community house for individuals suffering from mental illness, assisting with social, educational and rehabilitation services, and engage in a range of services at a national association for the visually impaired, supporting their program centered on family support, homework help, teacher training, and rehabilitation.
Available Dates: Volunteers can arrive any day from Monday to Friday (preferably from 9 am until 8 pm) except
on Italian national holidays
Minimum Stay: Most projects prefer the volunteers to stay at least 4 weeks
Requirements: At least 18 years old, can be flexible
“The biggest challenge here is the language because I only speak English while most locals only speak Italian. However, I still try to be active and I use google translate to cope with the language barrier. Now I have learned some Italian and I can finish my job alone without others’ translation. This project provide me a chance to live in an environment which is completely different from my comfort zone. Such experience helps me to communicate or cooperate better with people from different culture background or language background.”
Italy Quests are offered year-round. Volunteers can arrive any day from Monday to Friday, except on Italian National Holidays.
For Italy Quests, volunteers can choose to stay from 2 weeks to 12 weeks. Most of the projects require volunteers to stay at least 4 weeks.
The age requirement for most of the projects in Italy is over 18.
There is no language requirement to volunteer in Italy. Volunteers will receive Italian language lessons.
We ask that volunteers enroll at least 60 days prior to their anticipated departure date. This gives us enough time to schedule volunteer placements, coordinate in-country activities, and provide sufficient pre-departure training. If you are interested in enrolling for a program starting in less than 60 days, please contact us directly.
4 Weeks | 5 Weeks | 6 Weeks | 7 Weeks | 8 Weeks | 9 Weeks | 10 Weeks | 11 Weeks | 12 Weeks |
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$1,985 | $2,115 | $2,415 | $2,645 | $2,885 | $3,245 | $3,475 | $3,685 | $4,115 |
We want you to succeed. That means having in place the support our volunteers need. We don’t just drop you in the country and hope for the best. We provide training before you leave … language exposure … 24/7 in-country support … support for your host family … accommodations, meals and airport transportation … activities and excursions. The whole idea is to make the experience successful and productive for you and the host community, and we have found that these things are crucial. Remember that we are a non-profit, mission-driven organization – we wouldn’t spend money on something that wasn’t important.
*Payment Plan Details: A $300 deposit is due at the time of your enrollment to lock in your spot in our program. After your confirmation in a program, you can choose to pay the Quest Fee all at once or in installments. The total Quest Fee is due 4 weeks before your departure date.
United Planet is an international non-profit organization with a mission to create a global community, one relationship at a time. We connect people who want to make a difference in communities across the world through overseas volunteer travel programs, global virtual internships & volunteering, and project-based virtual exchange programs. With opportunities in more than 40 countries, you will learn, teach, work, engage and immerse yourself in a culture outside your comfort zone. For many, volunteering abroad is the most fulfilling experience of their lives!
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