Become environmental ambassadors in the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel.
ASSOCIATION UNIS-CITE
Avranches, France
Description
Do you want to protect one of France's most beautiful natural areas while inspiring people to adopt more sustainable habits? Join the Waste & Biodiversity Ambassadors team in the Bay of Mont Saint-Michel! Based in Avranches (Normandy, France), you will work with a team of 12 volunteers (including 4 European volunteers) to raise awareness about environmental protection, waste reduction and biodiversity. Your main tasks: Raise awareness about waste sorting, waste reduction and recycling. Organise workshops and interactive activities in schools, youth centers and public events. Meet local residents through outreach activities (markets, festivals, neighbourhoods and door-to-door awareness campaigns). Take part in nature conservation activities such as clean-up events, tree planting and biodiversity projects. Promote responsible tourism by creating educational tools and encouraging environmentally friendly behaviours in the Bay of Mont Saint-Michel.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
30 hours per week over 4 working days. Activities across the Mont Saint-Michel Normandy urban community. You will join an international team of committed volunteers who will support you throughout your experience (English or French). Daily support from an experienced tutor. Monthly individual mentoring and personal support. Help with administrative procedures and settling in France. Free shared accommodation provided for all 4 European Solidarity Corps volunteers, with all utilities included. Daily pocket money and food allowance (€7 + €8 per day).
Training during the activity
Volunteers will benefit from comprehensive training throughout the project: Environmental awareness training (waste prevention, recycling, biodiversity and climate issues). Educational methods and public speaking workshops. Weekly team meetings for project preparation, experience sharing and thematic discussions. First aid training. Personal support to develop future educational, professional or volunteering projects. Opportunities to meet environmental professionals, local associations and public authorities involved in sustainable development.
Participant profile
Proficiency in French may be assessed, without serving as a selection criterion.
Activity dates
From 01/10/2026 to 30/06/2028
Activity location
102B rue Basse, Avranches, France
Activity type
Volunteering teams
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden
Activity topics
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 14/09/2026 12:00
Project code
2026-1-FR02-ESC51-VTJ-000404244