Germany: ESC: ESC Volunteering project in the Don Bosco Berufsschule in Würzburg, Germany

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

The volunteer will support the language course with young refugees and migrants, as well as help in the profession orientations courses. Don Bosco is a school tasked with ensuring the participation of disadvantaged and/or disabled young people in vocations in and around Würzburg. Don Bosco Vocational School and Consultation Centre provides personalized services in vocational orientation, preparation, training and in the transition into employment by offering individualized support services and qualification possibilities. Volunteers will be introduced to the various possibilities at our institution. The main part of the tasks will be supporting the young refugees during the German language course as well as helping in the professional orientation class.

About the accomodation

The volunteer will receive: room in a flat in Würzburg, pocket money, food money, German language course, monthly ticket for the local transport, insurance, reimbursement of the international travel costs (two ways), pedagogical, organizational and personal support.

About the leisure activities

The volunteer will participate in ESC seminars (on arrival and mid-term). Also, once a month the project coordinators and all the volunteers from Lower Franconia meet and we do interesting things together. We offer also German language course in small groups of volunteers.

Requirements

The Participant profile: We are looking for a volunteer (18-30 years old) who is motivated to take part in the Project. Knowledge of German language will be an advantage.Deadline: 26/08/2026 11:11