Are you looking for a rewarding experience helping others in the midst of a lovely foreign culture? Then volunteering in Italy is likely the perfect option for you. Nestled between the Adriatic, Mediterranean and Ionian Seas, Italy offers pristine beaches on all sides and convenient proximity to Western and Southeastern Europe. Possessing a diverse landscape of rolling green hills, ice-capped mountains and even island archipelagos, Italy is a mecca for world travelers, artists and idealists. Serving as a volunteer in Italy allows you to give back while having a life changing experience.
Although its legendary beauty has made it a hugely popular tourist destination, Italy has its share of problems that create a need for volunteers. Like other European countries, Italy has many English speakers. However, there is a great need among poorer families to learn English in order to increase business prospects. International volunteers may live with an Italian family in exchange for English lessons. Conservation-oriented volunteers may work to protect dolphins in the Italian Riviera. See a different side of Italy by working with underprivileged children in the poorer areas of Naples. Experience Italy as a volunteer and guest instead of a tourist by completely immersing yourself in Italian life and culture. Check out the opportunities below to volunteer in Italy and see this beautiful country in ways many tourists never will.
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Volunteers For Peace offers over 3000 affordable, short-term voluntary service projects in 100+ countries, including over 275 in Italy each year. These international voluntary service projects are an opportunity to participate in meaningful... Learn More!
Known throughout Europe as a romantic & picturesque destination, Italy has stayed a tourist favorite for many many years. You have the chance to experience Italy in an altered light.
You will not only experience the canals of Venice and the... Learn More!
Join GVI on this whale and dolphin research project and visit the Western Mediterranean where you will research and help protect a variety of amazing marine mammals. Working in the Cetacean Sanctuary, a special marine-protected area located between... Learn More!
Since 1999 the ex-Convent San Giorgio, a Volunteering Permanent Centre has hosted hundreds of volunteers in different occasions (national and international workcamps, European Volunteering Service, etc). The Convent is situated in the region of... Learn More!
For the 7th year Verona will host international volunteers during the entire year. Verona is a very famous city in the North East of Italy (do you remember Romeo & Juliet by Shakespeare?). It is a very tourist place with a long history and... Learn More!
The Regional Park of Lavino Hot Springs is managed by the Scafa Council. The Park has a huge archaeological, historical and environmental importance thanks to its peculiar hot springs, the old mineral caves, the canals and the 600 years old water... Learn More!
Get involved in ongoing academic research into Dolphins in the Italian Mediteranean with a local NGO. You will live on board a cutter ship of 17.70 m built in 1930 with oak tree and Oregon's pine tree, and equipped with underwater microphones and... Learn More!
If you’re looking to experience the beautiful Italian countryside, then join WEP International! WEP, a global organization that has been around for over 20 years, sends volunteers to Italy to participate in farm-stays! In exchange for room and board... Learn More!
GeoVisions' Conversation Corps provides English conversationalists a chance to live with an Italian family and teach them English. Because of the close proximity of the "students" this will be an amazing adventure of living in your teaching... Learn More!
Volunteer as a Conversation Partner in Italy for up to 20 hours per week in exchange for accommodation and 2 meals each day. You will be working with local teachers to help them improve their English.
Normally you will have weekends free to... Learn More!
Experience Italy as a volunteer with Global Volunteers! Our mutually beneficial relationship with teachers and administrators in several small towns in the Puglia area gives volunteers first-hand teaching experience. Volunteers assist with the daily... Learn More!
Volunteer in Italy with Cultural Homestay International! Join the CHI conversation volunteer program and live with an Italian family while you pick up on some Italian yourself! If you've ever wanted to travel to Italy, now is your chance! CHI... Learn More!