Twinning our differences

Description de l’activité

The core objective of the volunteering project proposed by the town hall of Vienne (30 km from Lyon, France) is to promote international mobility among young people as a mean to gain new competences and grow personally as well as professionally. The mission will take place in the Youth Information Centre of the city. The volunteer will share information about mobility programs with students or young workers, aged between 14 and 30 years old, putting emphasis on getting involved in such opportunities in order to develop a global mindset and perspective as well as sensitivity to cultural difference. His tasks will include giving oral presentations in classrooms, discussing with youngsters coming to the office, helping in the redaction of resumes or cover letters, etc. The volunteer will also get to share his own culture, conduct English workshops for young people willing to practice the language (English Meetings) and work as a language assistant in highschool.

Modalités d'hébergement, de restauration et de transport

The volunteer will live in an apartment (furnished and equipped) in a youth residence open for young people (18-30 year old), charges are fully covered. He will have the possibility of eating at the municipal canteen weekdays for lunch. The volunteer will only have to self-arrange for breakfast and dinner (weekends included). Travel expenses from/to the country (roundtrip) are fully covered by the town hall. The fees for the arrival (ex. plane ticket) are covered by the volunteer and reimbursed on arrival. Bicycle provided as well.

Formation pendant l’activité

Two national seminars: on arrival training and mid-term evaluation, where the volunteer can meet other ESC volunteers welcomed in France, learn more about French culture, share experiences, exchange impressions, etc. Online Linguistic Support via the platform open for volunteers (French language). The volunteer will attend a one month intensive French language course at the “Alliance Française” in Lyon (60 hours). The costs of this course are fully covered by the town hall altogether with the travel costs to Lyon (20 minutes by train).

Profil du participant

The selection criterias are based on different aspects: the capacity to adapt to a new environment, the solidness of professional skills, the capacity to interact with the target groups, the motivation, the openness of the volunteer, the spirit of initiative, digital skills, awareness of the culture of the home country and an interest shown to Europe, team work and the ability to work autonomously, basic knowledge of French (to facilitate the integration process). The link between the volunteers’ profile, personal motivation and the mission: international youth mobility.

Dates de l’activité

Un total de 48 semaine(s) entre 01/11/2023 et 30/09/2024

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Lieu de l’activité

7 place de l'Hôtel de ville - Mairie de Vienne, 38200 VIENNE France

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 Volontariat individuel

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Nous recherchons des participants venus de

Grèce, Autriche, Belgique, Bulgarie, République tchèque, Allemagne, Espagne, Finlande, Croatie, Hongrie, Irlande, Estonie, Italie, Lituanie, Pays-Bas, Roumanie, Portugal, Slovénie, Slovaquie, France

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Thèmes de l’activité

Citoyenneté et participation démocratique

Éducation et formation

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Date limite de dépôt des candidatures

Délai de dépôt de candidature: 25/10/2023

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