Liechtenstein: ESC: Support us in protecting the Alps!

About the local hosting organization

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.

Presentation of the programme

Are you between 18 and 30 years old and come from an Alpine country? Are you interested in learning how an international environmental NGO works? CIPRA is a non-profit umbrella organisation with offices in seven Alpine countries and a member network of over 100 associations. It is committed to the protection and the sustainable development in the Alps. As a volunteer at CIPRA International in Liechtenstein you will work in the field of sustainable development in an international setting. You will support our communication work (Social Media, website, newsletter etc.) and our project managers in alpine wide projects.

About the accomodation

You will live in Liechtenstein and receive free accommodation, insurance, pocket money for food and other expenses, bus ticket in Liechtenstein and support for the travel costs to and from Liechtenstein.

About the leisure activities

From the ESC Programme: On Arrival Training and Mid-Term Training in Austria. Additional options depending on availability: German language course, team trainings for the CIPRA staff.

Requirements

The Participant profile: Since you will work in the field of sustainable development in the Alps, you should first and foremost be interested in this topic. We prefer if you already have some experiences in project work, such as volunteering for a local association. You are fluent in English and you speak at least one of the main Alpine languages (Italian, German, French or Slovenian). Knowledge of German is an advantage, living in Liechtenstein. To support you, we offer German language courses. Please send your CV and a motivation letter to [email protected]: 31/10/2026 12:00