FPD was founded in 2009, thanks the Regional Governament which granted its foundation on the basis of the activities planned for the social development of the regional rural areas. It is a non-profit regional civil organization, made by young and senior people. It's mission is to promote and facilitate the development of rural areas of the Puglia Region, thanks to the implementation of projects concerning volunteering, youth, social inclusion, environment protection, sustainable development, promotion of the importance of biodiversity, organic farming, nature and sport and outdoor activities. FPD focuses its attention on European mobility, both for the personal development of its single members and for the growth of local partner organizations at International level. The main target group is youth under 35 y.o., but the organization also works with senior people. Both the categories have in common the fact they are made of disadvantaged people from rural areas. The young people are mainly NEET, which means FPD offers them several opportunities to learn, be trained and educated at local and European level in order to enrich their curricula and get more chances for their job-placement or self-employment. FPD cooperates with several Public and Private entities at all levels, such as: a) Municipality of Taurisano (IT) - FPD cooperates in the organization of local events in several fields (waste collection, Music festivals, youth participation in decision making processes, cultural activities, music events, photo exhibitions....); b) Province of Lecce (IT) – FPD had a project concerning young people's involvement in local initiatives concerning ecology and biological food, re-use of different materials and recycle of waste; c) Region of Puglia (IT) – FPD cooperates with its Region on projects concerning promotion of natural resources of rural areas; d) Several EU NGOs are partners in the implementation of Youth Exchanges, Youth and Democracy projects, Training Courses, seminars, workshops, volunteering activties in different fields. What is more, FPD is member of numerous European Networks financed by the Europe for Citizens Programme, for the valorization of the EU Cultural Heritage (tangible, intangible, digital and natural), the promotion of Youth Mobility for learning, training, working, studying and volunteering abroad, the active participation (mainly digital participation) at EU level of youth and seniors.

Volunteers' tasks will take place in the cultural centre Porto Burci and in Centro Tecchio, in teamwork with other Italian volunteers. Training courses, workshops, movie screenings, conferences and concerts are just some of the activities we organize. There is also a small bar where people can chat, have a drink and enjoy moments of sociality. How a volunteer can help here: - helping other volunteers in daily management of the center, which includes reception, setting up the rooms and helping in creating promotional material (designing flyers, taking and editing pictures or videos); - supporting the bar management during the events; - organizing cultural events; - supporting the project management; - partecipate in educational activities; - promote intercultural events and create cultural moments between people from Vicenza and foregners; - encouraging the direct involvement of people who comes to Porto Burci, supporting them in the development of their own ideas.

The accomodation will be a double room in a house shared with other ESC volounteers. The apartment is located in San Pio X, a neighborhood within 10 minutes by bike or by bus from Porto Burci and from Centro Tecchio, that are both located in the city centre of Vicenza. Therefore, volunteers will have a personal bike to use for the whole time of stay. In Porto Burci there is a small kitchen where volunteers can warm their meals, have a coffee or a hot tea.

During the first weeks, ESC volunteers will learn how we plan and work on promotion of the activities and how to welcome people to Porto Burci. Volounteers will have the opportunity to join an Italian language course organized by one of the associations of our network, attended by other international volunteers. During the rest of the year, ESC volunteers can choose to attend non-formal educational training about human rights and peace.

The Participant profile: We're looking for a young person interested in cultural issues and organization of events. Moreover, we'll appreciate the application of youngsters who loves contact with people and with a good level of problem solving, autonomy and flexibility skills!
Deadline: No application deadline

The project is implemented under the European Solidarity Corps Programme, financed by the European Commission.
The participating organisations have to be mindful of these needs as they are responsible for providing a respectful and trusting hosting environment. At the same time, the organisations participating in the initiative devote a great deal of time, energy and resources to set up a high-quality activity; they should therefore expect that European Solidarity Corps participants show a similar level of respect for the local communities and the people that are directly concerned by the activities (https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/mission_en).
What do we provide ?

• Training before and after the project
• Health insurance during your project
• round-trip travel reimbursement
• accommodation and food
• pocket money
• language course
• Return Week-end
• Youth Pass and SVI international Volunteer passport

Before applying for this volunteering project, you need to enroll yourself at European Solidarity Corps Platform (https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity_en) and specify your European Solidarity Corps Participant Number (PRN).
This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label.
Contact the ESC coordinator at +32 2 888 67 13 to get more informations.