ESC Missions in South-West France


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2 long-term volunteering opportunities
Southwest of France
Starting on the end of September


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Travel reimbursement is only sent to those who fully participate in all phases, including the follow-up and dissemination.

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Project 1:

Location: Mauléon, France
Duration: 30/09/2024 to 30/06/2025
Type: Long-term European Solidarity Corps (ESC) project
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We are looking for 2 volunteers for this amazing project!

The Lycée Agricole, located in Mauléon, South West of France, is looking for volunteers who will have the opportunity to work along with the students, the teachers and the employees of the school, in order to create an intercultural environment (by organizing projects, extracurricular activities, participation to languages classes…).

The education is mainly focused on the field of agriculture. The 2 volunteers will develop and implement linguistic activities. They will be involved in the preparation of the students who participate in trainings abroad and assist to the school’s documentation center to furnish documentary data about Europe. They will set up leisure time and sports activities with the students attending the boarding school (around 300 students) and participate in educational projects about health, environment and sustainable development. The school is located in a rural area.


The 2 volunteers will share an independent apartment located in the high school property. They will have the possibility to take their meals at the school and also receive a monthly food budget. A car will be put at the disposal of the volunteers for errands and to discover the surroundings.

French language support will be provided within the school. The volunteers will participate in an on-arrival and a midterm training organised by the National Agency. The costs are covered. The placement is coordinated by Pistes-Solidaires who will ensure external tutoring and training with other volunteers hosted in other local cities.


Participants profile:

18-25 years old
The volunteers should be open and have good relationship-building skills, an interest for non-formal education.
Creativity will be also necessary to propose activities to the students.
Volunteers should have a good command of French and English or Spanish.
The driving license is necessary.
Please send your CV and motivation letter in English or French.
Only complete applications will be taken into consideration.


Project 2:

Location: Biarritz , France
Duration: 01/10/2024 au 01/10/2025
Type: Long-term European Solidarity Corps (ESC) project
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We are looking for 1 volunteers for this amazing project!

The social center Maria Pia in the city of Biarritz (25,000 inhabitants-extreme southwest of France), will host 1 volunteer. The main objective of this project is to be part of cultural, social, digital and environmental activities with the local community. The volunteer will be involved in various community projects with different partners and age groups. They will take an active part in a leisure activities center for children aged 3 to 17. The volunteer will also support some children after school and help them in their relationship with school, discuss their experiences at school and help them to learn in a positive and supportive way. The volunteer will be in contact with vulnerable individuals and will offer participative activities and support in the use of basic digital tools for the public. They will participate in developing a range of practices and projects to help reduce our footprint and raise public awareness of the impact of our actions on our ecosystem.


The volunteer will have a room fully equipped, and rented by the hosting organisation. The volunteer will receive a monthly budget for food and pocket money. The city will provide him/her with a bicycle and an annual public bus pass.

The volunteer will participate in the on-arrival and midterm training.

The volunteer should be interested in youth animation, the senior public, non-formal education and event organisation. The volunteer should be inclined to work with vulnerable individuals. As the volunteer will be in frequent contact with the French-speaking local population, a good command of French is essential.


Important! Read carefully the info letters, it contains important details.
This is learning program funded by ESC programme.
That requires commitment. You will be asked to organise a follow-up activity after the program.
Get to know all provided information in the info letter before you submit your application form.
Apply only when you know you want to participate and you have the dates of the project available.
Travel reimbursement is only sent to those who fully participate in all phases, including the follow-up and dissemination.
General applications are disregarded.

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COST AND FEES
This project is funded by European Solidarity Corps programme: accommodation, food, materials, the programme and the travel costs up to the maximum allowed amount are fully covered. No fees.


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By applying to this course you take responsibility and risks. Inform yourself about the regulation and potential risks. Smokinya Foundation cannot be held liable for any of the potential risks, and this post is only for informative and popularising purposes.

This program is co-funded by the European Solidarity Corps program of the European Union.

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ESC Missions in South-West France
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