Volunteering abroad

Along with the now well-established summer volunteer projects and year-round volunteering, Luiss Guido Carli has decided to further expand the offer of such opportunities by providing the possibility for all students enrolled in one of the Bachelor's, Master's or Single-Cycle Master's degree programs to carry out volunteer activities abroad as well.
The student will leave independently, interfacing directly with the associations' contact persons, who will be able to provide him or her with all the necessary information and support. These opportunities are very challenging and require a good level of self-organization yet guarantee an unforgettable experience.

As with all volunteer projects, it will still be possible to register without applying for credit.

Opportunities

• A Casa Loro
  
  A Casa Loro is Italy’s leading community for volunteer travel and international internships.

  With an easy-to-use platform and a dedicated support team, it connects students and young professionals to over 60 projects in 18 countries — ranging from education and healthcare to environmental protection and women’s empowerment.

  Departures are available year-round, even for just two weeks. Each experience is organized in collaboration with carefully selected local NGOs, and it includes accommodation, meals, orientation, and continuous support from our team in Italy and on-site coordinators.

  A Casa Loro is for those who want to travel authentically, discover new cultures, and truly grow — not only as a student, but as individual.

  Today, it is Italy’s main partner for universities, schools, and companies seeking to offer meaningful international experiences to their students and staff.

  A casa Loro hosts over 2,000 volunteers and interns each year, ensuring ethical, safe, and truly impactful experiences.

• AIESEC
  AIESEC is a UN-recognized not-for-profit youth organization that since 1948 has the aim to develop leadership in young people with the purpose of achieving peace and fulfilment of humankind's potential, the organization operates in more than 100 countries around the world delivering more than 30,000 experiences to young people aged 18-30 each year.
  
  As part of its activities, AIESEC offers young people volunteer opportunities abroad with the goal of personal and territorial development. The projects, which are part of the Global Volunteer program, are related to specific United Nations Sustainable Development Goals; in fact, their purpose is to participate in the implementation of the SDGs around the world. The activities proposed by the individual project thus vary based on the SDG related to it, and the participant may choose to apply for the one that is most in line with his or her preferences.
  
  Interested students are invited to register on the Global Volunteer page on the AIESEC Italy website. Registration is not binding; the interested person will be contacted by our staff for an initial introductory call in which they will decide whether to continue with the Application process.

• Amani
  Amani is a nonprofit committed to affirming the right of children, girls and youth living on the streets to have an identity, a protected home, food, education, health and the affection of adults. Since 1995, Amani has established and supported foster homes, educational, school and vocational centers in Kenya, Zambia and Sudan.
  
  Amani provides daily opportunities and real alternatives to people otherwise forced to live on the street in the slums and suburbs of Nairobi and Lusaka. Amani is independent, secular and apolitical in nature.
  
  In 2000 it was recognized as a Non-Governmental Organization by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and since 2016 it has been on the List of Civil Society Organizations of AICS, the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation. It is based in Milan and has local groups active in many Italian cities, where it collaborates with schools, associations, public and private entities, parishes, local governments, foundations and businesses. In Italy Amani proposes cultural initiatives and information and in-depth events. Since 1995 it has been organizing annual Meeting Camps in Kenya and Zambia, aimed at groups of young volunteers who wish to commit themselves and experience a period of direct confrontation with local communities.
   
• IBO Italia 
  
  IBO Italy is a Christian-inspired Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) and Onlus committed to international cooperation and volunteerism in Italy and around the world.
  
  Also known as the Associazione Italiana Soci Costruttori it is part of a Network whose activities began in 1953 with the first work camps for the reconstruction of houses for World War II refugees. IBO is the Flemish acronym for International Bouworde, meaning precisely "International Building Members."
  
  IBO Italy offers people 18+ the opportunity to participate in Volunteer Camps; experiences of solidarity in Italy, Europe 
  and the World at communities or associations engaged in activities and projects.
   
• Isla ng Bata – L’Isola dei Bambini Odv
  
  Isla ng Bata is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the rights of children and adolescents through two main projects. 
  
  The first is a day care and education center in India, which provides support, care, and access to education for children living in conditions of extreme poverty and social hardship. The second is a Family Home in the Philippines, where girls who have experienced abandonment, violence, and abuse are provided with a safe environment, care, and emotional support. Through tailored development and assistance programs, they are accompanied throughout their growth journey and supported in building their future.
  
  The organization also promotes both national and international volunteering opportunities and carries out awareness-raising initiatives in collaboration with schools, universities, companies, institutions, and local communities.
   
• MAIS Onlus
  
  MAIS Onlus is a lay volunteer association established in 1987, which deals with Distance Support aimed at education as the main tool of a people's self-development.
  Through international volunteer missions, MAIS offers young people a unique opportunity for their personal and professional growth. Volunteers work in a serene environment and safe settings, and weekend excursions and visits are planned to introduce them to the customs, traditions and natural beauty of the host country. Work camps normally take place in eSwatini and are open to a maximum number of 11 volunteers, accompanied ALWAYS by an Italian Tutor.
  
  Camps last two weeks and usually take place in early August. The activities of the volunteers are directed to support the work of the permanent staff and in particular the boys will be involved in the management of daily activities and small maintenance work (painting, plastering etc). In the School, participation in educational and/or play activities involving children is planned.
  In the Family Home, volunteers will be engaged mainly in following the little ones in daily activities, proposing and organizing games and supporting them in their studies. Requirements No specific qualification or training is required to participate in our humanitarian missions, although knowledge of English is highly appreciated. Energy, enthusiasm and good will are the most important ingredients.
  
  Aspiring volunteers are invited to send their CV accompanied by a motivation letter to info@maisonlus.org Those deemed suitable will be invited to attend an interview with the MAIS Project Manager during which motivation and aptitudes will be assessed.
   
• Rishilpi International Onlus
  
  Rishilpi International develops projects in collaboration with local communities, ensuring a positive impact on the beneficiaries involved, to guarantee the fundamental rights of every human being in developing countries, primarily in Bangladesh. The organization carries out information campaigns on hygiene and maternal-child health, advocacy campaigns, and projects focused on education and drinking water management.
  
  Rishilpi offers individuals aged 18 and over the opportunity to travel to Bangladesh for a minimum period of 15 days up to a maximum of 60 days, either between July and October or between February and April. Volunteers contribute according to their skills and aptitudes across the various Rishilpi departments. Volunteer activities, lasting approximately 5 hours per day, are aimed at supporting the permanent staff in managing daily operations.
  
  In the school and kindergarten, volunteers take partin educational and/or recreational activities involving children. At the health center, volunteers will be engaged in supporting young beneficiaries in their daily routines, proposing and organizing games and social activities, and assisting them in learning Englishand other educational activities.
  Prospective volunteers are invited to submit their CV along with a cover letter to info@prouomorishilpi.org.
  
  Applicants will be invited to attend an interview (either in person or online) with the Project Manager, during which their motivation and aptitude will be assessed.

General Rules

• Participation in the projects is subject to a selection process that will be managed entirely by the associations.
• The associations will also handle project organization and participant registration. Luiss will solely handle the process of earning university credits.
• Participants will be responsible for the costs, as indicated.
• For the proposed activities, participants may be eligible to receive the 4 University Credits outlined in the curriculum under SJ1 - Other Activities. However, you can still join even if you don't request credit recognition.
• To have the University Credits recognized, you must have participated in all activities of the chosen initiative for the entire scheduled period. Additionally, you must provide a certificate on the organization's letterhead confirming your participation in the activity, the tasks performed, and the total hours, which must not be less than 100 hours of activity.