COMMUNE DE GRENOBLE

description of organisation

Grenoble is home to 150,000 people and is the centre of a metropolitan area of 700,000 people. There are 50 different nationalities and the largest anglo-saxon community in France. Grenoble is nestled in the heart of the Alps, surrounded by mountains and is known as the "Capital of the Alps" and was made famous for hosting the 1968 Winter Olympic Games. A Via Ferrata starts in the city and the nearest ski resorts are about 45 minutes away by car. Grenoble is also famous for its international standing in terms of science and business with 25,000 people employed in research. 5th most inventive city in the world (Forbes magazine 2013). Grenoble is home to a number of universities, research institutes and large international industrial groups (ST Microelectronics, Schneider Electric…). Grenoble campus hosts 65,000 students, 15 % of whom are foreigners
The best French city to study in (« Etudiant » magazine 2013) Grenoble is a pioneer in the field of sustainable construction.
In 2009 “De Bonne” project obtained the “Prix National Ecoquartier”. A district which is self-sufficient in terms of energy. In 2014, Grenoble launched its fifth tramway line. The natural environment and economic dynamism make Grenoble a very pleasant city to live in and that's also why Grenoble is applying for the 2022 European Green Capital Award this year.

The public facility "Maison de l'International" , where the volunteer will be welcomed, belongs to the City of Grenoble and is part of its international department. Its main objectif is to foster international relationships on Grenoble territory and to allow more visibility for all International and European stakeholders (from the city, but also and mostly from all associations and other public bodies).
The target groups are:
* foreigners arriving in Grenoble and who want information for their installation; people who want to go abroad (not for travelling) and who are seeking information on languages lessons, jobs, administratif conditions in specific countries and so on; people who want to attend our conferences or other international events organised at the Maison de L'international; International and European association organising an event/conference/meeting.
* The Maison de l'International's team aslo works on International and European projects involving specific target groups such as young people, social and economical disadvantaged urban districts, migrants, elderly people.