Germany: ESC: Youth at the Border

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

Within this activity we will host volunteers in Frankfurt (Oder) that will support our international youth work. The volunteers will actively contribute with their own ideas to the development and implementation of different opportunities that we are creating for young people in an international context. As a volunteer the following areas of work are waiting for you: - Support of the project work with and for young people - Management of local volunteers - Public Relations - Development of own projects - Local Activities and Youth Policies

About the accomodation

You will be accommodated in a single room with shared bathroom and kitchen. Together with the pocket money the volunteer will receive monetary value for free meals paid in cash if the meals are not provided in one of our institutions. The monetary value is currently maximum 300,00 EUR monthly. The monetary value for free meals is calculated each month. All volunteers receive a monthly ticket for the local transportation within Frankfurt (Oder).

About the leisure activities

Volunteers will participate in the obilgated On-Arrival Training and Mid-Term-Meeting. Besides that there will be an orientation after arrival. One language course for German language will be financed for the volunteer upon request. Volunteers have the chance to take part in other training opportunities that are related to the current tasks. We are open to support each volunteers interests and try to provide opportunities.

Requirements

The Participant profile: Volunteers should be motivated to work on the topic of EU citizenship, healthy lifestyle, intercultural community, youth opportunities, and promotion of voluntarism. Volunteers should have good English speaking skills (in the office and during the projects we speak English). Volunteers will work directly for and with young people. Besides that volunteers should also be ready to work in an office and have basic knowledge about MS Office tools as this where the preparation of the project work is done. Further, they should be motivated to learn about German culture and language, learn and gain new experiences and skills and should be able to easily communicate with young people, be flexible and responsible.Deadline: 31/08/2026 00:00