Misericordia di Siena

Founded in 1250, Misericordia di Siena is a non-profit association based in Siena, Italy working on health, poverty & hunger, elderly care +4 more.

The Misericordia di Siena is a volunteer organisation in Siena, Italy, whose roots date to 1250. It is registered in the Tuscany regional register of third-sector bodies and is made up of Confratelli and Consorelle who volunteer actively, plus Associati who share its values. Its activities follow the Works of Mercy and fall into two areas: social support for people, families and vulnerable groups, and health services, including emergency and social-health transport, training of volunteers and first-aid courses. Its groups cover emergency and social transport, civil protection, blood donation, prison support, food aid, usury prevention, a care home for elderly people, and youth volunteering. It is financed partly through donations, including the 5x1000 tax allocation, and has an open call for volunteers and members.