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European Solidarity Corps

The power of together

Favorire la cittadinanza attiva a Marsiglia

HORS PISTES

Benenova

Marseille, France

Description

For 10 years, the association Benenova has been working to make it easier for as many people as possible to get involved as "bénévoles " (volunteers), with the aim of building a more inclusive and supportive society. The volunteer will be involved in all the activities of the association. Their personality, ideas, culture can of course enrich the project. The missions will be : Helping Benenova to develop local parterships, and new missions where people will be able to get involved as "bénévoles" (volunteers). Accompany groups of "bénévoles" on their missions (check the missions here : https://www.benenova.fr/actions_marseille) Accompany the "bénévoles" who are part of our "inclusive programmes" and who need support during their missions (such as people with disabilities, people in precarious situations, etc) Helping to organise local events to create a network of "bénévoles". Helping to organise the so called "Samedi Bien" events! (one saturday per month).

Accommodation, food and transport arrangements

30 hours per week. 2 days off per month. Furnished accommodation through a partner association of Benenova. The accomodation will be a room in an elderly person's apartment based in the city center. Volunteers will be expected to spend one dinner a week at home.

Training during the activity

Volunteers will benefit from workshops led by Hors Pistes, with other international volunteers. Volunteers will also receive a first aid training.

Participant profile

Aged between 18-25 years. Italian. Basic knowledge of French language (A2/B1). Motivation, curiosity to explore. Interested in solidarity, intergenerational exchanges.


Activity dates

From 23/09/2024 to 22/09/2025


Activity location

Marseille, France


Activity type

Individual volunteering


Looking for participants from

France, Italy


Activity topics

Education and training

Employment and entrepreneurship

Creativity and culture


Deadline for applications

No application deadline