Welcome & Buddy
Welcome international newcomers, introduce them to the community and share the first practical information they need to live in Naples and join activities.
IC Napoli · ESA Erasmus Student Association Napoli
Live the Erasmus spirit in your city.
Help newcomers, create experiences in Naples and grow in an international team. An introductory volunteer programme open to students and non-students, whether you have taken part in Erasmus or not.
12Weeks in the introductory programme
5–6Average hours per week
4Roles to explore
Who we are looking for
Reliable, curious and committed people.
You can apply if you live in Naples or can regularly take part in activities in the city. You do not need to be a student or have previous Erasmus experience.
- You enjoy meeting people from different cultures.
- You honour agreed commitments and communicate in good time.
- You want to learn by doing, rather than simply attend events.
- You help raise awareness of and promote the association’s activities.
Choose your contribution
Four roles, one community.
You will indicate your preferred role when applying. The final choice is agreed together, based on skills, availability and the team’s needs.
Events & Nightlife
Help prepare events, welcome participants and support the smooth running of social evenings and community activities.
Trips, Culture & Sport
Help organise trips, visits, cultural and sports activities, supporting logistics and participant care.
Content & Media
Tell the community’s story through photography, video, reels and social content, following IC guidelines.
Introductory programme
12 weeks to get to know each other properly.
The average commitment is around 5–6 hours per week. It may vary according to the role and agreed activity: events, trips and content do not always require the same days or hours.
Availability and activities are agreed in advance. Volunteering remains freely chosen and is not an employment relationship.
What we ask
Commitment, responsibility and team spirit.
- Take part in training and agreed activities.
- Tell us promptly when your availability changes.
- Respect people, roles and community rules.
- Help raise awareness of and promote the association’s activities.
- Welcome interested people and help them find information on IC channels.
What you will find at IC Napoli
Grow, have fun and build something together with us.
A journey shaped by people, new skills and real opportunities to get involved.
Initial trainingWelcome, communication, events and teamwork.
Selected activitiesFree or discounted participation when available.
Internal certificateAfter successfully completing the agreed programme.
Reference letterBased on activities, reliability and actual contribution.
PortfolioProjects and materials when the role makes this possible.
Team growthThe opportunity to take on responsibility as you progress.
International settingLanguages, cultures and connections from around the world.
Team momentsSocial activities and opportunities to connect beyond roles.
Value for your future
An experience you can genuinely take into your CV.
In Italy and across Europe, volunteering is valued as a non-formal learning environment that helps people develop and document transferable skills for education and employment.
At an average of 5–6 hours for 12 weeks, the programme provides around 60–72 hours of activities that can be documented.
Practical soft skillsIntercultural communication, teamwork, reliability, organisation and problem solving.
Experience for Europass and your CVRoles, activities, results, an internal certificate, a reference and portfolio materials can document what you learned.
A programme designed to be traceableHours, objectives, activities and skills will be clearly summarised after the contribution actually made.
Formal recognition under Italian rules requires specific conditions and procedures; academic credits or legal certification are not automatic. Sources: Decree of 31 July 2025 and Europass.
How to apply
Joining the IC team is simple.
We read every application. Submitting the form and joining the volunteer team are not automatic.
Application form
Tell us about your availability, motivation and preferred role.
First contact
If your profile is a match, we will message you on WhatsApp or call you for a short introductory conversation.
Group meeting
A 45-minute session to understand activities and the way we work.
Onboarding
If there is a good match, we agree on your role and first activities.
Before you apply
Frequently asked questions.
Do I need to be a student or have Erasmus experience?
No. You need to be able to join activities in Naples and share the programme’s commitments.
Is this paid work?
No. This is volunteering, not employment. No salary is provided.
Must I always be available on the same days?
No. The average commitment is 5–6 hours per week, but days and times depend on the activity and are agreed in advance.
Is my preferred role guaranteed?
No. We take your preference into account, but the final role depends on skills, availability and organisational needs.
Can I leave the programme?
Yes. Volunteering is freely chosen. We only ask you to tell us in good time so activities and people can be organised properly.
Can I highlight this experience in my CV or request an internship?
Yes. Volunteer experience can be included and highlighted in your CV through an internal certificate and, depending on your actual contribution, a reference. Your university of origin is not in itself a barrier: IC Napoli can assess your application as the host organisation for an extracurricular internship, subject to eligibility checks and completion of the procedure required by your university. If you are interested, mention it during recruitment for more information. Activation is not automatic; any academic credits require your university’s curricular internship procedure.
IC Napoli volunteer application
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