Inspire Young Minds in Rural Brittany! (EU citizens only)
Maison d'Accueil du PAys de Redon
redon, France
Description
The mission will be proposed i a small Catholic secondary school located in the rural village of Allaire, in Brittany, just 20 minutes by bus from the town of Redon. The volunteering project focuses on intercultural learning, European mobility, health and well-being. Throughout the school year, the volunteer will work alongside teachers and school staff to raise students' awareness of these topics through interactive and creative activities. The volunteer will : - promote cultural diversity by sharing their own culture and discovering French culture; - encourage curiosity about Europe and opportunities for international mobility; - support workshops and events related to health, well-being and active citizenship; - help organize European and intercultural activities, celebrations and awareness campaigns; - contribute to informal language practice and communication with students; - participate in the daily life of the school and support educational projects.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Saint-Hilaire is a small Catholic secondary school located in the rural village of Allaire, in Brittany, just 20 minutes by bus from the town of Redon. The bus transportation will be paid for the volunteer between Redon and the school, as well as free lunch on school days. The volunteer will share a furnished flat with the ESC hosted in Redon, or with French people. Everyone has one's own single bedroom. Bathroom is shared with 2 people , and the 3 flatmates have to share the kitchen and the toilets. LA MAPAR will pay a food allocation of 8 €/day + 8 € for pocket money + discount card for th
Training during the activity
Being part of a small rural school offers a friendly and supportive environment where the volunteer can easily build relationships with students and staff. The close-knit educational community allows for personalized guidance and meaningful involvement in school life. The volunteer will take French classes during all his project, 2 hours a week + 1 hour every week for collective mentoring. The French classes are given by a specialized teacher, together for all the volunteers at the same time. The teacher adapts his lessons to the level of each volunteer.
Participant profile
The volunteer should be interested in discovering the French school system pedagogy, and the school system in rural areas of France. We expect from the to be enthusiastic, with a strong sense of initiative and empathy, maturity to face a public of teenagers with less opportunities. Some basis of French would be appreciated.The candidate should be motivated to take part in team work with a public of teenagers (11-15 years old), including ones facing difficulties (handicap, learning difficulties).The ideal candidate will be autonomous and ready to question, ask and propose, and willing to learn how to lead groups. B1 level of French will be higly appreciated
Activity dates
A total of 45 week(s) during the period 02/09/2026 to 02/07/2027
Activity location
2 rue claude chantebel, redon, France
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Albania, Algeria, Armenia, Aruba, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bonaire Sint Eustatius and Saba, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Curaçao, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, French Polynesia, French Southern and Antarctic Territories, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kosovo * UN resolution, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, New Caledonia, North Macedonia, Norway, Palestine, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saint Barthélemy, Serbia, Sint Maarten (dutch part), Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, St Pierre and Miquelon, Sweden, Syria, Tunisia, Türkiye, Ukraine, Wallis and Futuna
Activity topics
Citizenship and democratic participation
Education and training
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 24/07/2026 00:00
Project code
2025-1-FR02-ESC51-VTJ-000347247