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.

The volunteers will be integrated into the activities already developed in the Sociocultural Center for the residents of the neighbourhoods of Santiago de Compostela(6 possible locations: CSC Conxo, CSC O Ensanche, CSC Fontiñas, CSC Santa Marta, CSC Vite); for children, (play room, library, languages, storytelling, crafts ...), young people, (chess, languages, sports, dance ...), adults, (exhibitions, dances, photography, cooking , yoga, excursions, visits to the city ...), open activities, (trips, video ...), and activities related to local and national festivities, (Magosto, Christmas, Carnival, San Juan ...). We believe that the cultural baggage, the different perspectives and ways of working that a young European could contribute would be very interesting for the different target groups; senior citizens, adults, youth and children, and could greatly enrich the work of the sociocultural center. More information https://cxdonbosco.org/2025/06/10/call-volunteer/#P4

The volunteer will live in a flat, sharing it with other volunteers or students, in a single or double room. Furthermore the flat provides all items necessary for living: a washing machine, heater, blankets, iron, dishes, etc. The organisation will cover the expenses of the flat (rent, supplies, …) The volunteer will receive a monthly allowance and pocket money (at the beginning of each month) to manage their meals. Local transport will be provided for participants of the centers: CSC Conxo, CSC Castiñeiriño, CSC O Ensanche, CSC Vite, CSC Santa Marta.

The volunteer will participate in the same activities as the rest of the local volunteers and staff members, and will participate in the same training activities. The volunteer also will participate in the ESC learning process and he/she will attend to the pre-departure training, on-arrival training and mid term evaluation. The partcipant will have Spanish lessons according to his/her level and also he/she will be registered in the EU Academy platform to use Online Linguistic Support tool.

The Participant profile: We are looking for young volunteers with interest and motivation in cultural activities and leasure time with children and teenagers. We are looking for youngsters with capabilities of comunication, social skills, enthusiasts, creatives, with initiative and values and ideals about solidarity and europena identity. We value highly the desire and the motivation to participate in this experience. IMPORTANT!!!: To apply it is mandatory to fill the application form ( https://cxdonbosco.org/2024/09/25/application-form-european-solidarity-corps ). It includes questions for your supporting organisation in your country
Deadline: 20/07/2025 23:59

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.