Community center and help desk

Diaconia Valdese & Oxfam

Community center and help desk logo
Last updated: 8/10/2023

Description

The community center is an information desk and meeting place, offering:

  • Information and support during administrative procedures, including applying for and renewing your ‘permesso di soggiorno’, family reunification, visas, Italian citizenship, travel documents, information about economic remittances, etc.
  • Educational support, such as help getting your qualifications recognized, applying online for school, enrolling in literacy programs, enrolling in Italian language tests for the EC Permit for long-term residents, etc.
  • Referrals for other local services, such as social and health services, the Revenue Agency, job center, CAAF/Charitable institution, and INPS
  • Help searching for a job, including writing CVs and motivation letters, preparing for job interviews, information about internships, scholarships, and job training, etc.
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Recreational and educational activities for adults and children, such as courses on embroidery, design, music, photography, and art
  • Courses on cultural topics such as literature, cooking, arts, and environment

Additional Information

You do not need an appointment. 

When you come the first time, you will have a short registration and get a Community Center registration card that you should bring with you for all services.

For further information, you can call: +393450582188 (Stefania) or +393492952370 (Giuliana).

Location

Catania

Address

Via De Felice, 42

Opening Hours

Tuesday:
15:30 - 18:30
Wednesday:
10:00 - 13:00
Wednesday:
15:30 - 18:30
Thursday:
15:30 - 18:30
Friday:
10:00 - 13:00

Address

Via De Felice, 42, Catania

Email

cataniacenter@diaconiavaldese.org