THE REASONS FOR VOLUNTEERING ABROAD ARE MANY. WE GIVE YOU SOME IDEAS AFTER LISTENING TO MANY VOLUNTEERS ON THEIR RETURN.

Usually, we decide to leave as a volunteer for a combination of reasons or because we feel the time is right: “it’s now or never!”. It can be the altruistic desire to help and contribute to communities in need along with personal motivations such as the desire to experience a culture far away from one’s own and to challenge oneself by improving one’s soft skills, such as the ability to communicate, collaborate and exercise leadership. Or simply the need to have an unconventional experience.

WHY PARTICIPATE?

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PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE

The volunteer members are involved by YearOut and the host partner in planning and developing programmes, becoming active participants. We create spaces and opportunities where volunteers can collaborate with partners. We try to support them so that they can bring new contributions to the projects in which they will work, even once they have returned as members. In the course of our activities, we have identified specific areas in which volunteers can work, also considering their own inclinations and aptitudes:

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Childcare servicesUganda, Nepal and Italiy

Volunteer work focuses on playing and educating children: you will organise games, support them with their homework, take care of them, listen to their needs and design ad hoc workshops.

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Protection of the environment and animal species Costa Rica, Namibia and Italy

The volunteer will be involved in activities aimed at protecting the environment, protecting animals and teaching sustainable behaviour.

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Women’s Empowerment KenyaNepal, Uganda and Italiy

The volunteer will contribute to the improvement of the condition of women and young girls through training activities to make them more aware of their potential and rights.

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Construction and maintenanceKenya, Uganda

The volunteer will support the community in the construction, renovation and painting of houses and school buildings, and help in the maintenance of fences, classrooms, toilets…

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Teaching ➤  Namibia, Nepal, Uganda and Italy

Volunteer efforts are invaluable in teaching different subjects: English, maths, science, geography, life skills…

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Children with disabilities NepalUganda

Volunteers assist children with disabilities and young people with special needs by organising creative workshops, play activities and supporting specialised staff during therapy.

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SportUganda, Kenya and Italy

The volunteer will contribute by organising sports activities, encouraging team spirit, respect for rules and the physical and mental benefits that come with it.

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Community development ➤  Italy

The volunteer will get into the heart of the community, helping to preserve local cultures and traditions, working together with the population to achieve one final goal.

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HealthcareNepal, Namibia

The volunteer will be involved, according to his or her medical knowledge, in activities aimed at monitoring the health of the population, promoting treatment and regular check-ups, and keeping the health environment up-to-date and in order.

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VOLUNTEERING IS GOOD FOR YOU

Volunteering both abroad and in Europe will make you happy. You will be in close contact with extraordinary and original people like yourself. It will be an opportunity to have fun and experience situations outside your routine. You will also be able to make yourself available to others by doing what you like. Your hobbies and passions will be an inspiration to everyone you work with!

IMMERSE YOURSELF IN A NEW CULTURE

TRAVEL IN A DIFFERENT WORLD 

MAKE NEW FRIENDS

WIDEN YOUR HORIZON

IT IS GOOD FOR YOUR BODY AND MIND

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ENHANCE YOUR SKILLS

An international volunteering experience will help you get to know yourself better, understand your personal and professional aspirations.

It offers you a non-formal learning pathway, which today is highly valued by companies themselves. The transversal skills acquired will strengthen your professional profile and give you more strength and confidence in the world of work. Leaving as a volunteer is already a sign that you are a resourceful, courageous and altruistic person!

As a member on your return you can actively collaborate in achieving YearOut’s mission.

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TEAMWORK

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ADAPTABILITY AND FLEXIBILITY

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LEADERSHIP

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PROBLEM SOLVING

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INNOVATION AND CREATIVITY

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ENRICHES THE UNIVERSITY COURSE

A volunteering experience abroad is also an opportunity to acquire university credits (CFU) relevant to one’s course of study and may be recognised as an Internship abroad, again at the discretion of the university and the relevant professor.

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EARN CFU

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INTERNSHIP ABROAD

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GRADUATION THESIS

3 STEPS TO BECOMING A VOLUNTEER

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MEET WITH US

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CHOOSE YOUR PROJECT AND BECOME A MEMBER

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CARRY OUT THE TRAINING AND LEAVE!