ESC: Individual volunteering at GO Alive NGO 2025
Code: 45384 Copied
Greece
European Voluntary Service
Social work
Education
European Voluntary Service
Social work
+1
Fixed dates
About the project
ESC: Individual volunteering at GO Alive NGO 2025
📝 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
The two main areas of involvement for volunteers are:
1. Design and Development of the organisation's Dissemination Plan:
Volunteers will be responsible for designing and implementing a communication plan to disseminate information about the organization's activities. The means of communication will include electronic and physical channels such as the organization's social media pages, production of printed promotional materials (brochures and posters), articles in local publications, and the organization's website.
2. Preparation and Participation in Educational Activities:
Volunteers will be actively involved in preparing and participating in the organization's educational activities related to mindfulness, self-development principles, sustainability, digital competences, etc.
Infopack: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGcQtBmomw/vNSHsi7UI4gwlElSbBqdFQ/edit?utm_content=DAGcQtBmomw&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton
🏠 Accommodation on site
The volunteers will stay in double or triple rooms with volunteers from different countries with shared kitchen and bathroom, in the city centre of Kozani, 1 min walking distance from GO Alive office. There are kitchen utilities (pots, plates, etc.), living room, washing machine, hot water and heating. They will have internet connection with Wi-Fi in the house, as well as pillows, duvets, sheets and towels.
In monthly basis the volunteers will receive 330EUR, with bank transfer, for food and other minor expenses.
There is travel budget from home country according to distance calculator.
🎒 Leisure activities
The volunteers will participate in a variety of non-formal learning activities, mostly on mindfulness and youth empowerment, but also on digital skills and sustainability competences. Whether you're taking a gap year, seeking hands-on experience in the nonprofit sector, or simply eager to contribute to a meaningful cause, we welcome your energy and creativity in making a positive impact on the lives of young people in Kozani!
Usually, we offer training sessions every two weeks, as well as monthly mentoring support from a psychologist both individually and in teams.
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profile: Eligible participants: Young people between 18 and 30 years old, who are legally resident in an EU Member State, a third country associated with the programme or a third country not associated with the programme and are registered on the European Solidarity Corps portal.
We offer a wide variety of volunteering opportunities, ranging from 7 weeks to approximately 6 months. Typically, we begin with a 50-day volunteering period, which can be extended up to 12 months maximum based on good cooperation and mutual agreement.
Deadline: 30/04/2025 23:59
Deadline: 30/04/2025 23:59
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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21/04/2025 → 31/10/2025
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Deadline: 30/04/2025
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
Kozani 501 00, Greece
Greece
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)
Timezone
Eastern European Summer Time
Local time: 21:40 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🏠 Accommodation
Collective
🗣️ Languages spoken
English