EU for all with Maison de l'Europe
Maison de l'Europe de Tours Centre Val de Loire
Tours, France
Description
The « Maison de l’Europe » of Tours is looking for one motivated and dynamic volunteer who can help us to promote European Union and its values to the citizens of the city and the region. You will have the following tasks: organizing and animating workshops/events on different themes about Europe; promoting the different mobility programs to the French youth (in schools, forums, festivals); talking about the experiences you will make during your volunteering; taking care of our social networks; bringing new ideas to the organization and developing your own project, creating animations around your country and culture; Front office activity for the general public. You will also be involved in different projects with our partner organizations here in Tours.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
You will share a flat rented by the hosting organization with other European volunteers and/or local youth, where you will have your own private room. There will be a monthly budget for food and pocket money and we will provide you with a local transport card and a reduction card for the trains.
Training during the activity
French language lessons are provided 4 hours per week by the University of Tours (upon test). The volunteer will participate in an on-arrival and midterm training.
Participant profile
We are looking for a motivated and open-minded person who likes to interact with people of all age groups. You should show interest in animating intercultural activities, working with the local youth and creating workshops /events about different themes on Europe and the European Union. A basic level of French or a STRONG MOTIVATION to learn French is appreciated since it will be the working language. The Interviews will take place as soon as possible after the 19th of August.
Activity dates
From 01/09/2024 to 31/07/2025
Activity location
97 bis Boulevard Jean Royer, Tours, France
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden
Activity topics
Citizenship and democratic participation
Education and training
Creativity and culture
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 25/08/2024 23:59