European echo in the French Alps
COMMUNE DE GRENOBLE
Grenoble, France
Description
Grenoble is a city that host 50 different nationalities. Grenoble is nestled in the heart of the Alps, surrounded by mountains and is known as the "Capital of the Alps". ESC task will be: 1- Social and hosting activities: - to host and give information to our public about events that we or the city organise on International matters; - to help the Europe Direct Info center to put European information on our social networks - to co-host our “International Thursdays” where you’ll be part of an open infopoint on the EU 2- Event activities: - to organise events on Europe like European Months, Erasmus Days, etc.; - to prepare school or awareness-raising activities; - to participate in events organised by the city like “L’été oh parc”; 3- Personal project: -to discover about other city departments (sustainable development, etc.); -to bring their vision of the life of the department and its facilities; -to propose events or projects linked to their own areas of interest.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
About the accommodation, the volunteer will live in a KAPS (Flat sharing with solidarity projects). They will have a single room and share the common rooms with French students, workers, or volunteers 18-30. About the food, the volunteer will receive 240€ per month (8€ per day). They can receive this allowance weekly or monthly. About the local transport, the volunteer will have the choice between a bike or a transport card.
Training during the activity
The AAAMI organisation (supporting organisation) will deal with the logistical aspect as well as the training. As soon as the volunteer arrives they will get a training (1 day) to get to know each other, know more about France and French culture, have clear information and schedule of the activities, meet the tutors and have all necessary info about the cities, emergency contacts, etc. Each volunteer will also participate to a National Agency's training (on-arrival and mid-term training) organized by professional trainers in the South of France, and one or two internal seminars.
Participant profile
We do not do a selection on any qualifications. The most important to us is the motivation, the will to be in contact and work with international matters and be in contact with people to give information, advice, organise European exhibitions, workshops with kids and teenagers about European issues. We would like to host someone that wants to meet French culture but is also willing to share her/his own culture as well. To be interested in various subjects like sustainable development, mobility etc… To speak a little bit of French is unfortunately necessary to be accepted on this project.
Activity dates
From 01/11/2025 to 01/11/2026
Activity location
Mailing adress : 11 boulevard Jean Pain - CS 91006 - 38021 Grenoble cedex - France Physical office position : Jardin de Ville de Grenoble - Maison de l'International, Grenoble, France
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, 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
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 15/10/2025 12:00