Volunteer Programs in Rome, Italy

Spend a week on the Greek island paradise of Corfu, where we will spend our mornings working at a local farm and helping out the community and local orphanage. Projects vary and are based on need but you may find yourself working at a food bank or clothing donation store and helping out with the animals on the farm. In addition to your service work, we will experience everything Corfu has to offer! Explore castles, try your hand at watersports, snorkel the bright blue sea, learn a thing or two about creating your own Greek feast, and hit the best boutiques for shopping! So join us this summer for a spectacular island service project and Italian adventure in Greece and Italy!

Italy is home to some of the oldest wine-producing regions in the world, dating back to the second century BC! This is truly a unique program that will allow you to expand your knowledge and appreciation of wine. Interns can work in wine marketing and winemaking with brand ambassadors and organize wine-tasting events. Eligibility for this internship includes a background in Marketing, Wine Business Strategies or Biochemistry, or other related experience. Experience everything Italy has to offer, from friendly locals to world-class attractions.

Spend a semester or academic year in Rome with AIFS Abroad. Earn up to 17 credits through the International Internship Program at Fairfield University. No previous Italian language study is required. Your program begins with a 1-week language and cultural orientation to acclimate to life in Italy. Internships are available in: • Art • Art History • Business • Communications • Design and Media • Economics • Education • Film Studies • Finance • Food Studies • History • International Business • International Relations • Management and Tourism • Marketing • Museum Studies • Political Science • Social Science Live in an Italian homestay or a shared student apartment. An excellent meal plan is included with both options. You'll enjoy numerous social and cultural activities, including: • 3-day excursion to Sorrento, Naples, Pompeii and Capri • 3-days in Florence • Day trip to Assisi and the Umbria region Optional excursions include three days in Palermo, Sicily.

As a volunteer, you’ll work with local non-profits to promote environmental conservation in disadvantaged suburbs of Rome. Your efforts will help mitigate the effects of climate change, raise public awareness, and foster community connections to combat social isolation, poverty, and exclusion. Your contributions will address environmental issues and promote active citizenship. What to expect: • Engage in tree planting activities to enhance green spaces. • Involve community members in sustainability workshops and activities. • Assist with general maintenance and operations of local NGOs. Daily tasks: • Plant and care for trees in urban and suburban areas. • Work with local NGOs to engage the community in environmental sustainability. • Support NGOs with weeding, mulching, trash collection, and other maintenance tasks.