Avo Bollate

AVO Bollate is a nonprofit volunteer association and Third Sector organization based in Bollate, Italy. As part of the Associazione Volontari Ospedalieri network, it provides a friendly, practical and free presence for older people, patients and others experiencing vulnerability in healthcare and social-care settings. Its volunteers offer companionship, listening and support to help ease loneliness and improve quality of life for people receiving care and their families.

AVO Bollate works in hospitals, care homes, rehabilitation and community health facilities across the area. Activities include visiting patients and residents, welcoming and accompanying people in reception and appointment areas, and providing support in hospital wards and subacute care settings. The association also encourages community participation through volunteer opportunities, sharing its work and raising awareness of the value of mutual support.

People can help sustain AVO Bollate through donations or by allocating their five-per-thousand tax contribution to the organization. The association shares news, events, documents and information about its activities, and welcomes enquiries from prospective volunteers and supporters.