Twinning our differences
Commune de Vienne
VIENNE, Francia
Descrizione
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). If the volunteer wishes, they can develop a personal project during their assignment, related to youth or mobility.
Alloggio, vitto e trasporto
The volunteer will live in an a studio apartment (furnished and equipped) in a youth residence open for young people (18-30 year old), charges are fully covered. Lunch is provided by the municipal restaurant on weekdays. The volunteer will only have to self-arrange for breakfast and dinner (food assistance) . 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. A bicycle is available for use.
Formazione durante l'attività
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).
Profilo del partecipante
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.
Data dell'attività
A total of 44 week(s) during the period 28/09/2026 to 30/07/2027
Luogo dell'attività
Place de l'Hôtel de ville, 38200 VIENNE France, VIENNE, Francia
Tipo di attività
Volontariato individuale
Cercasi partecipanti da
Austria, Belgio, Bulgaria, Croazia, Czechia, Danimarca, Estonia, Finlandia, Germania, Grecia, Italia, Lussemburgo, Malta, Paesi Bassi, Polonia, Portogallo, Romania, Slovacchia, Slovenia, Spagna, Svezia, Ungheria
Argomenti dell'attività
Citizenship and democratic participation
Termine per la presentazione delle candidature
Termine di presentazione delle domande: 07/06/2026 00:00
Codice del progetto
2025-1-FR02-ESC51-VTJ-000346165