Volunteer Program
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Ars et Fides Firenze
Give free tours of Florentine churches in English.
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Canadian Island
Work on week days or on Saturday mornings at this leading children’s language school.
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Comunità della Piagge
Assist with after school activities and language exchanges within this Florentine community. Requirements: basic knowledge of Italian and an interest in education.
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Florence International Theatre Company (FITC)
Act in and work on theatrical productions.
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GANZO Arte e Enogastronomia
GANZO is a cultural association which supports cultural interaction between FUA/APICIUS students and the city of Florence. Volunteers will assist the advisory board team with organizing events, writing the newsletter, as well as with duties of Public Relations.
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Healing Photo Art Foundation for Photo and Art in Hospitals
Foundation for Photo/Art in Hospitals: This is an organization dedicated to placing soothing photographs of nature in hospitals to give comfort to patients. Students will assist with photo donations.
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I Guelfi Firenze American Football
Students will be involved with regular training for the American Football junior team. Requirements: Some knowledge of the Italian language is recommended.
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La Tinaia, Center for Expressive Activities
This center for expressive arts strives to put the creative skills of psychiatric patients to use as they create artistic projects. Volunteers will assist the team with the daily art, public relations, and research.
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St. James Church
Help in the kitchen, distribute foods, blankets and clothing to families in need.
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The Apicius Library
The library contains thousands of volumes, most of which are in English. Requirements: 2-3 hours x week; Strong attention to detail, and students interested in working in books and literature
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The British Institute Library
Assist the library team and archivist. Requirements: Strong attention to detail, interest in books and literature.
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VM Lupwa – Lusaka Zambia Project
This is a house for orphans and under privileged children. Students will work in public relations, graphic design, and website creation.