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.

With the support of a team of volunteers and employees, in a process of gradual responsibility, the volunteer will carry out various activities: - Promote their language and culture through workshops co-constructed with the CEMÉA School team for a school audience, and encourage student mobility across Europe. - Contribute to the educational, pedagogical, and civic activities carried out by the CEMÉA in schools, middle schools, and high schools, depending on the volunteer's knowledge and skills development goals: o Projects on ecological transition education o Projects in the field of arts education o Projects in the field of sports o Intercultural projects - Support for socio-cultural animation within the Europe and International division of CEMÉA Nord-Pas de Calais during: o International meetings o Exchanges between young people or animation professionals o Intercultural evenings - Support for the School team in the animation and revitalization of associative life

The European volunteer will be accommodated in Lille City-Center : - He/She will have access to the internet and free transportation. - He/She will have a bank account opened in their name. - He/She will receive a monthly allowance for food in the form of a grant, along with pocket money.

Depending on their commitment and needs, training related to socio-cultural animation will be offered to strengthen their skills and refine their professional project. - First Aid Training Level 1 (PSC1) -Introduction to language and intercultural animation -Training for mobility preparation workshops (individual or group) -Training in cultural animation

The Participant profile: Self-motivated, dynamic, good interpersonal and reception skills, open-minded, good knowledge of digital tools, fluent in English (Spanish or another language would be a plus).
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.