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Tu vis en/au/aux France et tu es française? Tu trouveras sur cette page des possibilités supplémentaires de volontariat dans ton pays ou au niveau international.

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Opportunities to volunteer abroad

Programmes

International Volunteering of Solidarity (VSI)

A volunteering programme which allows you to work with approved associations. There is no nationality requirement or age limit. The missions take place outside the European Economic Area (EEA).

International Volunteering with VIE and VIA

The International Voluntary Service allows young French people and nationals of a country in the European Economic Area, aged between 18 and 28, to start their career abroad.

Volunteering in Germany with OFAJ

The Franco-German Voluntary Service (VFA) is part of the French Service Civique programme and some voluntary services are also part of the German IJFD (Internationaler Jugendfreiwilligendienst) programme. It allows young French people aged 18 to 25 to volunteer in schools, higher education institutions, ecological, sportive or cultural organisations, and local authorities or associations in Germany.

International Civic Service

Allows young people from 16 to 25 to volunteer in Africa, Asia or America, depending on offers available in mission database. Volunteers commit to projects which may cover culture, leisure, international development, humanitarian actions, and much more. Missions may last from 6 months to 1 year. No specific skills are required.

Franco-German Environmental Volunteering (VEFA)

This Franco-German programme offers 18-25 year olds an opportunity to volunteer for 12 months with an orgtanisation which is active in the field of nature and environmental protection, as well as sustainable developement. No specific skills are required. You just have to be motivated, curious, enthusiastic and open-minded.

More information and organisations active in this field

France Volontaires

France Volontaires is the French platform for International Exchange and Solidarity Volunteers. Operated by the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs, it brings together the State, local authorities and associations around a mission of general interest: the development and promotion of voluntary and solidarity commitments abroad.

Universal National Service (SNU)

This programme is aimed at all young French people aged between 15 and 17 who wish to invest in a society of commitment, built around national cohesion. It includes a cohesion stay and a mission of general interest of 2 weeks. Each young person can then pursue a period of commitment if they wish so.

Chantiers de jeunes bénévoles

Youth camps are an opportunity for young people from different countries to meet and share while committing togheter to renovate heritage, to protect the environment or to support local communities.