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.

Materahub is working to support economic and social development by promoting entrepreneurship at all level in Italy and Europe. We focus on enhancing and empowering the creative and cultural sector, young entrepreneurs and all those public and private actors that could be interested in innovation through culture creativity and social values. The volunteers in next months can be involved in: social media management: documentation of activities and updating of websites, project profiles and other info tools; creation of graphic materials, video e photo production; support for EU project management (contact with international partners, planning, organizing and keeping meetings in support of the colleagues); technical support to local stakeholders in applying for European calls through the help desk; planning of meetings and workshops in schools and universities; organizing events to promote EU projects and programs; Read more: https://mtv2019.wordpress.com/projects/materahub

The hosting city Matera has been European Capital of Culture 2019. Volunteers leave in Matera city centre, in a shared flat, hosted in double rooms, not far from the working place. The apartment is self- managed and the volunteer needs to share kitchen and bathroom with other international guests. There is no need for local transportation. As the rule of ESC program the volunteer receives €6 per day for pocket money and €200 for food money, per month. Money sent via banks transfer each month.

The volunteer has the chance to see from inside a consortium who works with European project management, from Regional to International level. Materahub wants to receive a professional, willing to learn volunteer who wants to contribute with his/her knowledge in our growing. Is fundamental that the volunteer speaks good English and has a capacity to learn Italian language. The young person needs to have entrepreneurial skills and the wish to depend knowledge about various topics. WRITE AN EMAIL TO [email protected] TO CONFIRM YOUR APPLiCATION!

The Participant profile: Candidates over 22 years will be assessed on the basis of their curriculum vitae and motivational letter. It will be a preferential requirement knowledge, even basic, of the Italian language, in addition to a good level of English, and a marked interest in Community policies and European integration so as EU project management. Previous experiences in similar activities they are not a fundamental prerequisite, but it is important openness to multiculturalism and the desire to grow personally and professionally.
Deadline: 15/09/2025 12:30

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.