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.

We're looking for 1 volunteer in Sassari (Sardinia), that join the project with other 2 volunteers. Activities that will be implemented in the venue by the volunteers: - support to the management of the association's activities and in particular: communication, planning and coordination activities and training activities. - implementation of educational activities aimed at young people and children in relation to the themes of: human rights, fight against bullying, sustainability, active citizenship, correct lifestyles, gender equality, mental health,. - support to the association's activities at schools and community centers in the area - organization of linguistic tandems and languagues clubs with the local population - support for the organization of local events, including sports, aimed at promoting social inclusion and participation among young people.

The volunteers will be hosted in a shared flat. Transportation costs will be covered for all the activities foreseen, if needed, but in general the office is close to the house, at a walking distance. Pocket money and food foreseen and paid at the beginning of every month. The mobility will last for 12 months and start as soon as possible. Free days to be agreed with the organisation.

Once arrived volunteers will be trained by the local staff for all they need to know to do the volunteering experience in the association and to support the association daily work. An ESC volunteer is also required to participate in On Arrival Training and Midterm Evaluation provided by the Italian National Agency. An italian online language course will be available for the volunteers.

The Participant profile: The volunteer must be from one of the eligible countries and willing to learn and develop skills in the field of the proposed activities. The project will start as soon as possible.
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.