Would you like to live in France for a while, improve your French and get to know young people from all over the world while living in the country?
Our French partner organization Solidarités Jeunesses is looking for volunteers for long-term voluntary services through the European Solidarity Corps .
Solidarités Jeunesses welcomes international volunteers throughout the year in local projects called 'délégations'. The délégations are mainly located in rural areas and are housed in historical local places, for example a former factory, a former communal campsite, a village house or a castle. The houses have been renovated over the years by many volunteers and permanent staff who live and work there together.
When?
12 months from 15 September 2026
Where?
The Citrus delegation is located in the small village of Laguépie, in the Midi-Pyrénées region of south-west France. The site comprises a large main house, a vegetable garden and the volunteers’ house. As a volunteer, you’ll live in a house with the other volunteers. It is therefore very important that you get involved in daily life, just as you would in a large shared flat, because the house will reflect its residents, and it is meant to be your cosy home for a few months.
The project
The work at Citrus is varied, and you will be supported in all tasks by the permanent staff. Your main tasks are:
- to take part each week in existing activities such as the ‘chantier’ (on-site voluntary work), various organisational meetings and local events,
- to play an active part in the volunteers’ daily lives and in the running of the house (community life, organising activities, cooking, planning meals and shopping, housework, organisation…),
- to support the Citrus association in looking after groups or individuals (when disadvantaged young people are accommodated at the centre or when Citrus organises a seminar or training course) and
- to act as an ambassador for the délegation and occasionally promoting the international voluntary service at local or national events.
A detailed description of the project here.
Conditions of participation
Volunteering through the European Solidarity Corps is open to all young people aged 18-30. Of course you should be motivated for the project. A driver's license is strongly recommended in all projects as they take place in rural areas.
Apart from that, Solidarités Jeunesses works on the principle that the differences between people are an opportunity to learn, discover and grow from each other. Therefore, everyone is welcome, regardless of origin, gender, sexual orientation or world view.
What does participation cost?
Participation is free. The program is funded by the European Commission. You will be provided with lodging, meals, medical insurance, and round trip tickets (up to the maximum amount allowed by the program) for the duration of your stay. You will also receive a small amount of pocket money.
Apply now
To apply, you need the application form and a letter of motivation.
No special qualifications are required for the projects, so your text is used to assess the motivation to participate in a specific project. It's an opportunity for you to express why you want to volunteer in a rural area with people from different countries and backgrounds. Your letter of motivation must relate to the specific project you are applying for.
Lukas is at your disposal for all questions about ESC voluntary services and the application:
Send an email: outgoing@ibg-workcamps.org