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.

Zavod Bob (NGO) is searching for 2 volunteers to be part of a vibrant collective and collaborate in 2 Youth Center. YC ULCA is oriented towards urban culture; a safe space for creative and quality leisure time of youth and offers support in their overall personal and social development, including development of project ideas and career. It encourages engagement in artistic activities and public events according to interest (e.g. DIY, break or other dance forms, graffiti/sketch session, theater, exhibitions, DJ). YC Bob offers Youth(15-29) safe place, social and creative activities (e.g.arts, board games, baking) and personal support. Its purpose is to activate youth and encourage their participation and active citizenship by supporting them in discovering their potential, competence development or realization of ideas. Includes street-based youth work, which is reaching (building trusting relationships and supporting them) vulnerable youth in streets, parks, neighborhoods.

As a part of the volunteering project we will provide you with a private room in a fully equipt rented apartment which is shared 3 other volunteers from different countries. Apartment is 3,2 km away from the youth center, close to shops, restaurants, farmacy, market, bus stations, city bike, stations, parks, etc. We will cover accommodation, food, transport (providing a personal bike and public transportation card for winter months) and pocket money expenses: average 360€ monthly. Please read INFOPACK: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18-8rJIMtw67qbq46GoW5tjo4SqZ7q5xq/view?usp=sharing

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 training for volunteers: 5 days on arrival and 5 days mid-term evaluation training organized by the Slovenian national agency somewhere in Slovenia. You will also be involved in the final project evaluation session. During the volunteering there will be international training hosted by Zavod Bob which you can attend according to interest.

The Participant profile: Interested in Youth work and likes to participate in group activities. Good interpersonal and communication skills, reliable, community oriented, self-initiated, inclusive. Has social and political awareness. Comfortable with afternoon volunteering. Able to coexist in a flat with others. Fluent in english. It is hoped that the volunteer is fully involved in all youth center activities, also supporting youth workers with preparations, implementation and evaluation. Sharing ideas on evolving the existing projects and creating new ones (eg. workshops for young people). Driving license is a advancement.
Deadline: 27/07/2025 23:59

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.