The association Oasi dell'Accoglienza ODV, founded in 1992 by Maria, has already existed for 32 years. The association was created as a charity to welcome children from all over the world with thalassemia who need a bone marrow transplant and intensive therapy. In addition to the various services related to hospitality and associated healthcare, the Oasi is actively involved in the fight against violence against women, participates in initiatives for the defense of human rights, promotes and supports national socio-cultural projects and has partnerships with various international organizations. The Oasi has always been a 'family of families' and is becoming more and more so: a small world where different languages, ethnicities, religions and cultures meet and where everyone lives together by offering mutual help and friendship. The motto is: “VIENI, VEDI, VIVI LA VITA” – “COME, SEE, LIVE LIFE”.
Volunteering work
The organization welcomes volunteers to arrange the outdoor areas, help out in the kitchen, clean common areas and entertain the people being cared for.
Accommodation
A large tent has been made available for the volunteers that they can share with other volunteers. There are also options to set up separate tents in consultation with the association. Meals are eaten together by volunteers and residents in the dining room of the house. Sanitary facilities are available in the building.
Leisure time
Fano is a Roman city that is especially culturally interesting and located on the Adriatic coast with its beautiful beaches. It is also a strategic point among the beautiful hills of the Marche region with many villages and towns that are among the most beautiful in Italy, such as Urbino, Gradara, Loreto and the Romagna coast with all its tourist attractions.
Travel
Volunteers are requested to travel to Pesaro train and bus station themselves. The volunteers are picked up there by the project partner.
IBO asks all its volunteers to travel as sustainably as possible, preferably by train or bus. What you can do in any case is compensate your CO2 emissions through a recognized organisation.
Preparation
IBO offers a good preparation for your volunteering work abroad.You will receive a digital information package and an invitation to a preparation meeting. Read more about the proces from departure until return.
Cost
IBO asks €35 registration fee. You can also become an IBO-supporter. If you do this you do not have to pay the registration fee. In addition, you pay a participation fee of €219 for this project.
Would you like to know more about how your contribution is made and how it is spent? Read about the costs for participation.
Register
Register as a volunteer at IBO here.
Pay attention: you can already sign up for this project, but we can probably only confirm if you can participate after June 1st.