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.

INFOPACK: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12b3jx4j_pbGQHJWQPv6VQrvFDQvAG6Mq/view?usp=drive_link We are searching for a volunteer who is passionate about sustainable development and environmental issues. The volunteering includes youth work at the youth centers, community work, gardening, events with exchange of second hand clothes. During winter months sustainability activities happen in both youth centers. The volunteer also has to have interest in technical tasks, co-creating community and ecological/environmental activities. Some tasks are: events that address sustainability and healthy lifestyle (funky fleat market, second hand events, picnics, star gazing, seed exchanges, workout...); giving ecological inputs in Zavod Bob’s activities; attending team meetings; idea implementation; facilitating DIY, sports, cultural, and repair activities (natural materials, bikes, cooking...); supercycling (T-shirts, bags...); managing second hand clothing (including IG “fashion show stories)

As a part of the volunteering project we will provide you with a fully equipt rented apartment. You will have a private room in a shared apartment with 3 other volunteers from different countries. Apartment is 3,2 km away from the youth center and close to shops, restaurants, farmacy, market, bus stations, city bike, stations, parks, etc. We provide you a bicycle for the warm months (15 mins drive to Zavod Bob) and a monthly public transportation (bus) card for winter months. On average also 360€ monthly which covers food expenses and includes pocket money.

First two weeks of volunteering are “orientational weeks” in order to get to know a variety of activities at Zavod Bob. As a part of a volunteering project you will get a non-formal course of Slovenian language organized in a youth center. You will also have: 5 days on arrival training and 5 days mid-term evaluation training organized by the Slovenian national agency. You will also be involved in the final project evaluation session. During the volunteering there will be training opportunities (including international) according to personal interests, and organizational possibilities.

The Participant profile: Searching for a person who is familiar with gardening and physical work in nature, who is close to ecological topics and able to bring them up in conversations and planning. They have to be keen on recycling and upcycling and find interests in creative and technical work, e.g. DIY workshops in green places and youth centers. We welcome a volunteer who is fluent in English, reliable, inclusive and likes to participate in group activities. Able to coexist in a flat with others. They also have to show initiative and find opportunities to contribute to the community. Driving license is a plus.
Deadline: 27/07/2025 23:03

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.