Twinning our differences
Commune de Vienne
VIENNE, France
Description
The volunteering project hosted by the town hall of Vienne (near Lyon, France) aims to promote international mobility as a tool for personal and professional development. Based at the Youth Information Centre, the volunteer will inform young people (aged 14–30) about European mobility programs, encouraging cultural openness and global awareness. Activities include classroom presentations, one-on-one guidance, and support with resumes and cover letters. The volunteer will also lead English workshops ("English Meetings"), share their culture, and assist in language classes at a local university institute (IUT). A personal project related to youth or mobility can also be developed during the mission.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
The volunteer will live in an apartment (furnished and equipped) in a youth residence open for young people (18-30 year old), charges are fully covered. He will have the possibility of eating at the municipal canteen weekdays for lunch. The volunteer will only have to self-arrange for breakfast and dinner (weekends included). Travel expenses from/to the country (roundtrip) are fully covered by the town hall. The fees for the arrival (ex. plane ticket) are covered by the volunteer and reimbursed on arrival. Bicycle provided as well.
Training during the activity
Two national seminars: on arrival training and mid-term evaluation, where the volunteer can meet other ESC volunteers welcomed in France, learn more about French culture, share experiences, exchange impressions, etc. Online Linguistic Support via the platform open for volunteers (French language). The volunteer will attend a one month intensive French language course at the “Alliance Française” in Lyon (60 hours). The costs of this course are fully covered by the town hall altogether with the travel costs to Lyon (20 minutes by train).
Participant profile
The selection criteria are based on different aspects: the capacity to adapt to a new environment, the solidness of professional skills, the capacity to interact with the target groups, the motivation, the openness of the volunteer, the spirit of initiative, digital skills, awareness of the culture of the home country and an interest shown to Europe, team work and the ability to work autonomously, basic knowledge of French (to facilitate the integration process). The link between the volunteers’ profile, personal motivation and the mission: international youth mobility.
Activity dates
A total of 37 week(s) during the period 17/11/2025 to 31/07/2026
Activity location
Place de l'Hôtel de ville, 38200 VIENNE France, VIENNE, France
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden
Activity topics
Citizenship and democratic participation
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 05/09/2025 00:00