Twinning our differences
Commune de Vienne
VIENNE, Franța
Descriere
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.
Cazare, hrană și transport
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.
Formare pe durata activității
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).
Profilul participantului
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.
Datele activității
A total of 37 week(s) during the period 17/11/2025 to 31/07/2026
Locul activității
Place de l'Hôtel de ville, 38200 VIENNE France, VIENNE, Franța
Tipul de activitate
Voluntariat individual
Se caută participanți din
Austria, Belgia, Bulgaria, Croația, Czechia, Danemarca, Estonia, Finlanda, Germania, Grecia, Italia, Luxemburg, Malta, Polonia, Portugalia, România, Slovacia, Slovenia, Spania, Suedia, Ungaria, Țările de Jos
Temele activității
Citizenship and democratic participation
Data-limită pentru înscriere
Termenul-limită pentru înscriere: 05/09/2025 00:00
Codul proiectului
2025-1-FR02-ESC51-VTJ-000346165