Let's fight social isolation thanks to intergenerational links! (Orléans)
les petits frères des Pauvres
Petits Frères des Pauvres (région Ile-de-France)
Orléans, France
Description
Like hundreds of young people before you, who had a fantastic experience with our elderly, join our association to be part of this beautiful solidarity chain! Your main goal will be to brighten the lives of lonely elderly individuals. How? By leading workshops to raise awareness about combating ageism in schools, visiting the elderly, forming friendships, engaging in intergenerationnal projects, introducing them to digital tools, proposing new social activities... You’ll be part of a diverse team of French volunteers. Join us and make a meaningful impact! We want to allow 1 young European to have a memorable and exciting experience of volunteering within a well-known organization where staff and volunteers work alongside! In France, we are already a solidarity chain of 15 000 volunteers and 600 staff! But the challenge is huge: in France, 1 older adult out of 4 is isolated… Let’s create a world where no elderly person feels alone! We look forward to welcoming you!
Modalités d'hébergement, de restauration et de transport
Orléans, located on the banks of the Loire River, is a city renowned for its rich heritage and proximity to the region's famous castles. Just one hour from Paris by train, it charms visitors with its pleasant living environment, combining historical heritage, vast green spaces, and a dynamic nightlife. Single room in a shared apartment located in the center of Orléans, a stone's throw from the famous cathedral, shared with other European and/or international volunteers. Office location : 17 Ter rue Croix de Malte in Orléans.
Formation pendant l’activité
You will benefit from dedicated trainings during all the year (it takes place in different cities in France: it is a great occasion to discover France and to meet with other volunteers from every age!). - You will take part in the trainings organized by the French National Agency ('On-arrival' and 'Mid-term'). - Supervision and advices will be provided by experimented staff and volunteers. - Conditions will be created to help you to fit-in well in your new environment and to get to meet other young people.
Profil du participant
The mission is perfect for someone who: 1/ likes being in contact with people in general, and elderly and teenagers in particular 2/ wants to feel useful, wants to give and is ready to receive 3/ is able to have a basic conversation in French and have the will to progress 4/ is open-minded and wants to acquire social, intercultural and personal skills >>> TO APPLY: click on "APPLY" and explain in few sentences why you are motivated by this project! Discover here the testimonies of previous volunteers: https://youtu.be/qecZ3WBjY_U
Dates de l’activité
Du 16/02/2026 au 31/07/2026
Lieu de l’activité
17 Rue croix de Malte, Orléans, France
Type d’activité
Volontariat individuel
Nous recherchons des participants venus de
Allemagne, Autriche, Belgique, Croatie, Danemark, Espagne, Estonie, Finlande, Grèce, Hongrie, Irlande, Italie, Lituanie, Luxembourg, Malte, Pologne, Portugal, Roumanie, Tchéquie
Thèmes de l’activité
Social challenges
Health and wellbeing
Working against discrimination (including gender discrimination)
Date limite de dépôt des candidatures
Délai de dépôt de candidature: 15/12/2025 12:05
Code du projet
2024-1-FR02-ESC51-VTJ-000236534