Volunteering in St Amand Montrond 2026 – 2027
FOL-Ligue de l'enseignement du Cher
Foyer de Jeunes Travailleurs
Saint Amand Montrond , France
Description
10-month mission, 24 hours/week, built around three main areas: 1. Fostering intercultural understanding among students and schoolchildren (conversation workshops, oral language practice, and participation in educational events); 2. Promoting Europe and people-to-people exchanges (Activities at the Youth Workers’ Residence ages 16–30 (organizing Europe Day, preparing trips abroad with residents, and developing projects about Europe and global cultures)); 3. Bringing intercultural understanding to life: Building bridges between generations since kids till elderly people or families; 4. Intercultural activities and support for children at leisure centres during the school holidays; 5. Bringing the FJT social restaurant to life (Once a month, a friendly and festive meal is organise at the Young Workers’ Hostel restaurant. This event is open to everyone (residents, partners and residents, as appropriate) and aims to foster a sense of community in a warm and welcoming atmosphere)
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Volunteers will share an apartment at the Foyer de Jeunes Travailleurs (St Amand Montrond, France). The apartment has individual rooms, living room and kitchen, and private bathroom shared with the other volunteers. If necessary, the project organizers will provide access to Foyer’s restaurant and computer equipment (computers, stationery, entertainment equipment, etc.). The organisation will also take care of transport, language courses, compulsory training, and health insurance. The young person will receive a monthly allowance of around 440 per month of volunteering mission.
Training during the activity
2 compulsory seminars will be carried out by the Erasmus+ agency, and a first aid formation will be carried out by the Ligue de l'Enseignement du Cher.
Participant profile
- Volunteers must be between 18 and 30 years old, speak and understand French (level B1/B2). - Carry out and invest in a mission of general interest (sharing knowledge, showing solidarity, contributing to local community life). - Develop their skills and know-how. - Live an enriching experience and meet new people. - Deepen your knowledge of the associative environment and discover the local associative fabric. Inter-personal skills, hobbies, and previous volunteer experience would be an asset.
Activity dates
From 14/09/2026 to 16/07/2027
Activity location
34-36 Rue de la Brasserie , Saint Amand Montrond , France
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden
Activity topics
Deadline for applications
No application deadline
Project code
2026-1-FR02-ESC51-VTJ-000401538