The Emmaus Community of Erba is part of the global Emmaus Movement, which aims to combat poverty and social exclusion through the principles of work, sharing, and mutual aid. The Emmaus Trapeiros Association, present in the Como area since 2000, shares the values of the Emmaus Movement through work, sharing and service. Over the years, the group s attention and support has been given to various organisations in the area and to communities and associations in various European countries, as well as in Africa and Latin America. The commitment of the community members, volunteers and friends has been rewarded with the opening of the community in 2011 and, in 2019, the new headquarters and marketplace in the town of Erba.The challenge is to resist and to continue - every day - the work of collecting used materials with people who want to share the Emmaus experience and carry out actions of solidarity with others.
İş Tanımı
The volunteers will take part in the classic activities of collecting, sorting, selling, recycling and repairing materials that have always characterised the Emmaus communities. They will share the days with the local volunteers and the people welcomed in the Emmaus community, both in activities and in moments of leisure. Volunteers will take an active part in the organisation of the solidarity flea market, in the selection of materials and their placement at the market.
Konaklama ve Yemek
Volunteers will sleep in tents with air mattresses provided by the campsite they need to bring their own sleeping bag. Showers with hot water, drinking water and internet are available. Also the kitchen is available at the community.
Konum ve Serbest Zaman
The location is close to the mountains and Lake Como. In their free time, volunteers can visit the surrounding area, the mountains and nearby towns.
Notlar
Volunteers should have an interest in charity work and previous volunteering experience is very welcome.