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 various 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.
Vir'Volt
In 1995, volunteers from Solidarités Jeunesses set up a regional delegation in Ile-de-France, the region around Paris. With the aim of making positive changes in society and giving young people from all over the world the opportunity to meet and act together, they wanted to organize international camps in the region, which international volunteers, disadvantaged young people and local people could take part in. Every summer, Vir'Volt organizes international Workcamps and European youth exchanges on its own premises or in the surrounding towns and villages.
The role of the volunteers in this project is to support the association Vir'Volt and its team in the development of the international village. As a volunteer in this project you will experience how to work together with other people and discover how to live together with people who come from different countries, backgrounds and religions.
You can find the detailed description of the Vir'Volt 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