Italy: ESC: Porto Burci: this must be the place! 5.0

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

Volunteers' tasks will take place in the cultural center Porto Burci, in teamwork with other Italian volunteers. Training courses, workshops, movie screenings, book presentations, conferences and concerts are just some of the activities we organize. There is also a small bar where people can chat, have a drink and enjoy moments of sociality. How a volunteer can help here?: - Helping other volunteers in daily management of the center, which includes reception, setting up the rooms and helping in creating promotional material (designing flyers, taking and editing pictures or videos); - Supporting the bar management during the events; - Bringing their own ideas to organize cultural events; - Participating in educational activities; - Promoting intercultural events, creating cultural moments between local people and foreigners; - Front-desk and administrative tasks, ensuring a warm welcome for event and course attendees; - And much more!

About the accomodation

The accomodation will be a double room in a house shared with other five ESC volounteers from the city. The apartment is located in San Pio X, a neighborhood within 10' by bike or by bus and 25' walking from Porto Burci (located in the city center of Vicenza). Therefore, we will provide volunteers with a bike to use for the whole time of stay with all the stuff to drive them safely (helmet, lights, k-way...), and with bus tickets to move in the city.

About the leisure activities

They will receive a pocket money and a food allowance monthly. At Porto Burci, volunteers can warm their meals and have a hot tea or coffee.

Requirements

The Participant profile: During the first weeks, ESC volunteers will learn how we plan and work on promotion of the activities and how to welcome people to Porto Burci. Volounteers will have the opportunity to join an Italian language course organized by one of the associations of our network, attended by other international and italian volunteers. During the rest of the year, ESC volunteers can choose to attend non-formal educational training about human rights and peace. Moreover, they'll attend the On-Arrival Training and Mid-Term Evaluation organized by the Italian National Agency in Rome.Deadline: 28/08/2026 23:59