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.

Nos objectifs sont de sensibiliser et initier des jeunes européens à des pratiques vertueuses et innovantes en termes de développement durable afin de les inciter à adopter de nouvelles habitudes éco-responsables et de promouvoir ces pratiques auprès de leurs pairs. Les volontaires participent aux missions plurielles que la Scop Les Ateliers mène au quotidien. Ils sont amené à découvrir et participer : - à notre cuisine de produits locaux : initiation aux circuit-court, saisonnalité, sensibilisation à l'impact de l'alimentation sur la santé, préparation de plats, rencontre avec nos producteurs locaux. - à l'organisation d'évènements culturels et de spectacles (concert de musique, exposition, conférences...) - aux activités de la Recyclerie : créer du mobilier avec des matériaux recyclés ou de récupération (upcycling), apprendre des techniques de rénovation et manipuler de façon supervisé des machines outils, participer à des salons pour communiquer sur le développement durable

Les volontaires du CES participants à notre activité sont hébergés dans des appartements autonomes en collocation. Les modalités de restauration sont multiples et peuvent être adaptés pour chaque volontaires : repas dans notre restaurant, panier repas à emporter, allocation d'un budget pour l'achat de nourriture. Concernant le transport pendant l'activité, les transports en commun sont gratuit dans la ville de Castres et ses allants-tour, deplus nous mettons un vélo à la disposition des volontaires pour leurs trajets quotidien et afin de promouvoir les mobilités douces.

Cours de français hebdomadaire Participation aux deux séminaires à destination des participants du programme du Corps Européen de solidarité, accueil et mi-parcours, organisés par l'Agence Nationale française du Service Civique.

The Participant profile: Pas de profil demandé Nous serions heureux d'accueillir un jeune européen avec mois d'opportunités
Deadline: 30/08/2025 12:00

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.