Opera Padre Marella – Pronto Soccorso Sociale
Available for internships:
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Available for service learning:
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Opera Padre Marella, founded by Olinto Marella, supports vulnerable people in Bologna, particularly migrants and the homeless, by providing shelter, meals, and pathways to self-sufficiency. Often described as a “social emergency room,” it offers 60–70 beds and encourages residents to participate in group activities, work, and savings programs while transitioning toward independent living. The organization also operates a donation center supported by the local community.
How you will help
For Service-Learning (SL) Students:
Assist and observe staff in daily activities, including meal preparation, cleaning, donation center support
Reflecting on experiences through journals or reports
For Internship Students:
Engage in social and community activities, organize group workshops or outings, support administrative tasks, fundraising, communications, grant writing, research, and translation to improve shelter programs and services.
A great fit for majors in
Social work, Education, Sociology, Psychology, International Relations, Public Health, Public Policy, Non-Profit Management