Country
France
Section
Volunteering
Type
Abroad
Programmes
Short description
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).
Title
International Volunteering of Solidarity (VSI)
Short description
The International Voluntary Service allows young French people aged between 18 and 28, to start their career abroad doing a volunteering abroad in a company or French government agency.
Title
International Volunteering (VIE/VIA)
Short description
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.
Title
Volunteering in Germany with FGYO
Short description
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.
Title
International Civic Service
Short description
This Franco-German programme offers 18-25 year old an opportunity to volunteer for 12 months with an organisation which is active in the field of nature and environmental protection, as well as sustainable development. No specific skills are required. You just have to be motivated, curious, enthusiastic and open-minded.
Link
Title
Franco-German Environmental Volunteering (VEFA)
Short description
A volunteering programme which allows young people from 18 to 30 to take part in a volunteering mission abroad (mainly in a European country).
Title
European Solidarity Corps
Organisations active in field
Title
France Volontaires
Short description
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.
Title
Cotravaux
Short description
Gathers organisations that organise Youth camps abroad. Youth camps are an opportunity for young people from different countries to meet and share while committing together to renovate heritage, to protect the environment or to support local communities.
Title
The Franco-German Youth Office (FGYO)
Short description
The Franco-German Youth Office (FGYO) promotes and organises all kinds of exchanges (volunteering, trainings, etc.) between young people in France and Germany.
Interesting links
Title
Guide on mental health for ESC volunteers
Short description
Resource booklet on mental health for European Solidarity Corps volunteers.
Title
Carte Jeunes européenne
Short description
A discount card for all European Solidarity Corps volunteers.
Link
Title
Support booklet for volunteers involved in a civic service
Short description
A tool to help you make the most of your civic service experience
Title
Eurodesk Opportunity Finder
Short description
A database which list a lot of volunteering opportunities abroad
Title
Getting involved and making mistakes: how to avoid voluntourism?
Short description
Awareness campaign for sustainable, ethical and responsible volunteering.