ESC: A volunteer nature ranger
Code: 47293 Copied
Slovenia
European Voluntary Service
Environment
European Voluntary Service
Environment
Fixed dates
About the project
ESC: A volunteer nature ranger
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
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.
💼 What the programme involves
A volunteer nature ranger is a person who voluntarily helps protect nature and the environment in protected areas, especially within the Triglav National Park (TNP). His/her role is not professional supervision, but support through observation, awareness-raising and concrete actions in the field. The main tasks include:
- Nature monitoring – observing and recording the state of plants, animals and habitats
- Environmental protection – caring for natural habitats, preventing illegal acts (e.g. collecting protected plants)
- Damage reporting – observing pollution, poaching
- Visitor awareness – talking to people, sharing information about the importance of nature protection, organizing and implementing an awareness-raising event,
- Field work – cleaning the environment, planting trees, patrolling
- Cooperation with TNP managers – supporting their work and jointly implementing activities.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Volunteers will be accommodated in apartments in Bled. Each apartment, which is fully equipped, will accommodate 3 volunteers. In total, we will host 9 volunteers.
The ESC program reimburses travel expenses to volunteers, in accordance with the program rules. Volunteers also receive a daily budget, in accordance with the ESC program rules.
Meals: Alpe Adria Green provides its volunteers with one hot meal per day, but volunteers can also cook for themselves.
🎒 Leisure activities
We will have a short informal training for volunteers so that they can successfully perform the tasks of a TNP ranger.
We will also have a career day, where we will conduct short training on the topic of job searching, writing a resume, identifying your own competencies, etc
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profile: We expect the volunteer to be physically prepared:
- ability to walk on rugged terrain, in different weather conditions,
- readiness for several hours of outdoor activities (patrols, observations, cleaning, etc.).
Responsibility and independence:
- respect for nature, regulations and entrusted roles,
- ability to work independently or cooperate in a pair/group.
Interest in nature and environmental protection:
- joy for nature conservation topics, basic understanding of ecosystems, animal and plant species,
- Readiness to learn (e.g., recognizing species, rules of conduct in the park).
Communication skills:
- Friendly communication with visitors, ability to convey information and raise awareness.
Organization and cooperation
- participation in planning activities (division of tasks, recording observations, reporting),
- active role in implementing a mini-project.
In the case of extremely inclement weather, the volunteer is expected to be flexible, which means that certain activities will be carried out while sitting at computers .
Deadline: 22/08/2025 16:00
Deadline: 22/08/2025 16:00
ℹ️ Additional information
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 ?
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.
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.
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SI47293
17/10/2025 → 31/10/2025
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Deadline: 22/08/2025
ℹ️ Key information
Age required
18–30 years old
Solidarity donation
0.00 EUR
French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).
📍 Location
Cesta Franceta Prešerna 26, 4270 Jesenice, Slovenia
Slovenia
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)
Timezone
Central European Summer Time
Local time: 21:15 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🏠 Accommodation
Collective
🗣️ Languages spoken
English
Slovenian
Serbo-Croatian