Bocconi Social Impact Recognition

Within the Bocconi community, we value diversity and work to foster a culture of inclusion that recognizes and appreciates the unique qualities of each of our students.

A significant number of students at Bocconi have been diagnosed with Specific Learning Disorders (SLDs), and these conditions can often make studying more challenging.

To help students with SLDs improve and optimize their study skills, we have launched a peer-to-peer tutoring project. Through this initiative, students with SLDs receive support from trained student volunteers who have completed dedicated preparation for this role.

Tutors support students with learning difficulties in their study activities and exam preparation.

How and when to apply: 

Two call for applications per year, in October and January. For more details, please check this webpage.

This initiative is open to Italian speakers only.

For further information, please visit the Italian version of this webpage.

Bocconi University is committed to promoting and fostering sustainability across Campus. The Infrastructure, Sustainability and Facility Management (IS&FM) Division works extensively on environmental sustainability topics, including energy efficiency, use of renewable energy sources, efficient waste management, and sustainable mobility and food practices. 

For more information on the University's sustainability strategy and initiatives, please visit the dedicated Sustainability pages of the website.

This program focuses on activities where student participation can play a key role in promoting responsible behaviors and strengthening a culture of sustainability. For the 2026-27 edition, the focus will be on waste management and proper waste separation practices.

Planned Activities:

• Active presence at ecological stations located across Campus buildings and residences, with the aim of raising awareness and educating students on proper waste disposal practices;
• Participation in the planning and implementation of initiatives designed to promote sustainable graduation celebrations (for example, reducing the use of smoke flares and confetti cannons);
• Collaboration with the IS&FM Division in organizing events and initiatives related to waste management and, more broadly, the promotion of the circular economy;
• Support in the creation and dissemination of sustainability-related content through social media.

How to participate:

Two application rounds are expected during the academic year, approximately in September and January.

To apply during an active call, students must submit their CV and a short motivation email to environment@unibocconi.it

The Inclusion Service at Bocconi University invites students to take part in Diversity & Inclusion projects, with the aim of building a Community increasingly grounded in a sense of belonging and reciprocity. This year, the proposed activities include:

• Collaborating in the organization and management of awareness-raising initiatives for the community, such as communication campaigns, events, and seminars on topics related to multiculturalism, religion, disability, neurodiversity, gender, LGBTQI+, and others;
• Supporting the Inclusion Service in welcoming students with disabilities through:
  • orientation activities and testimonials regarding the University's dedicated support services;
  • introducing students to campus life at the beginning of the academic year (e.g., familiarization with the campus, academic activities, extracurricular initiatives, and student associations);
  • providing support during key moments of the student experience;
• Participating in discussion and brainstorming sessions with the Inclusion Service to share ideas and suggestions.

These activities represent a unique opportunity to help create a university environment that is increasingly welcoming and inclusive, while also broadening your cultural and experiential horizons.

How to apply: 

Send your CV and a brief motivation letter to: you@B > B in Touch > Inclusion, Disability, and Wellbeing > Inclusion and Anti-discrimination.

Inclusion Programs Support:

Bocconi offers Inclusion Programs dedicated to refugees and first-generation international students coming from challenging socio-economic or geopolitical backgrounds. These students are enrolled in Bocconi's undergraduate or graduate programs and are supported by scholarships and dedicated services.
In these programs, support from the student community is crucial to facilitate the newcomers' relocation to Italy and their inclusion in the Bocconi community.
Volunteer students will be asked to collaborate in the following activities:

• Introduction to academic activities
• Inclusion into the class group
• Guidance on the services offered by the University
• Adjustment to the new lifestyle
• Participation in the campus and student life

How and when to apply:
To apply, send your CV and a short motivational statement to inclusionprograms@unibocconi.it

Field projects and internships in social enterprises and third-sector organizations.
Making Sense of Profit is a project coordinated by the CERGAS Research Center that offers students the opportunity to gain first-hand experience of the working world through a practical experience that combines economic/professional skills with social impact.
The project is eligible for the Bocconi Social Impact Recognition only if the experience is not recognized as a curricular internship.

How and when to apply: 

Applications usually open in February/March. For more information, please check this webpage. A dedicated Committee will evaluate and make a selection among all the applications received.

Pane Quotidiano is a secular, non-political, non-profit organization founded in Milan in 1898 with the mission of providing free food every day to the most disadvantaged members of society and to anyone experiencing hardship or vulnerability, without any form of distinction.

The simple yet revolutionary idea that has inspired the organization since its foundation is that no one should ever go without bread. For this reason, its free distribution is not considered an act of charity, but rather the realization of this principle.

Since then, Pane Quotidiano has carried forward this commitment, expanding its distribution to include other food products such as milk, yogurt, cheese, cold cuts, pasta, rice, fruit, vegetables, and confectionery.

At its two Milan locations, in Viale Toscana 28 and Viale Monza 335, thanks to the invaluable contribution of volunteers, the support of major food companies that donate their products, and the generosity of numerous donors, Pane Quotidiano is able to distribute food packages to those in need without any form of discrimination and in full respect of its long-standing motto, originally conceived to protect the dignity of its beneficiaries: “Sister, brother, no one here will ask who you are, why you are in need, or what your opinions are.”

In 2022, Pane Quotidiano distributed 1,118,869 food bags.

How to apply:

Applications to volunteer with Pane Quotidiano are currently closed.

For further information: bocconi@panequotidiano.eu

Students who collaborate with Pane Quotidiano as part of a sanction imposed by the Disciplinary Committee may still be considered for the Social Impact Recognition project, excluding the number of hours required by the Disciplinary Committee.

The Volunteer Desk, run in collaboration with CSV Milano (Volunteer Service Center), provides information about volunteering opportunities and guidance for students interested in getting involved in social impact activities.

Through the Volunteer Desk, students can learn more about volunteer organizations and opportunities that meet the requirements for participation in the Bocconi Social Impact Recognition program.

Find out more by visiting this website.

By 31 May, the student must indicate :
1. Name of the host organization or activity performed at Bocconi;
2. Contact person (and contacts) at Bocconi or at the external organization;
3. Brief description of activities performed [maximum 500 words describing: (a) task and activity performed; (b) social impact achieved; (c) skills and knowledge acquired].
4. Period: start/end dates;
5. Total number of hours;
6. Acknowledgement of ground rules (no salary or other form of compensation).

To finalize the online procedure, the student must also upload a certificate attesting to the completion of the activity.

The certificate must:

• be issued by the organization on letterhead;
• include the period (start/end dates);
• indicate the total number of hours (which must be more than 50).

Any applications accompanied by an incomplete certificate or one that does not meet the requirements just stated will be automatically excluded from consideration.

By 30 April, the student must indicate:
1. Name of the organization
2. Contact person (and contacts) at the organization
3. Official website of the organization
4. Period: start/end dates
5. Total number of hours
6. Brief description of activities performed [500 words maximum describing: (a) task and activity performed; (b) social impact achieved; (c) skills and knowledge gained].
7. Acknowledgement of ground rules (no salary or other form of compensation).

To finalize the online procedure, the student must also upload a certificate attesting to the completion of the activity.

The certificate must:

• be issued by the organization on letterhead;
• include the period (start/end dates);
• indicate the total number of hours (which must be more than 50).

Any applications accompanied by an incomplete certificate or one that does not meet the requirements just stated will be automatically excluded from consideration.