Funded Volunteering Opportunity in France in Youth and Cultural Work 2026
Applicant criteria
- 18 - 35
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity description
APJC, in cooperation with Collège Eric-Tabarly in France, announces an individual volunteering opportunity under the European Solidarity Corps programme in the city of Les Pavillons-sous-Bois.
The opportunity aims to promote cultural openness, citizenship, European awareness, and community participation among local youth through a dual mission between the school and the youth center.
During school periods, the volunteer will work at Collège Tabarly to design interactive language clubs, support educational projects in Spanish, organize events such as Europe Day, and encourage students to participate in environmental and citizenship initiatives.
Benefits
- Funded volunteering opportunity in France under the European Solidarity Corps.
- Accommodation is provided through the coordinating organization.
- Monthly food and pocket money allowance of €500 via bank transfer.
- All materials and logistics needed to carry out daily tasks are provided.
- Continuous support and guidance from both the school and the youth center.
- Regular educational training throughout the project period.
- Opportunity to develop skills in designing educational workshops and youth activities.
- Gain experience working with middle school students and local youth.
- Support in documenting acquired skills through the Youthpass certificate.
- Long-term volunteering experience in a multicultural European environment.
Duties & responsibilities
- Design and implement interactive language clubs for youth and students.
- Support educational projects related to the Spanish language within the school.
- Help organize school and cultural events such as Europe Day.
- Guide students in environmental and citizenship initiatives within the school.
- Participate in organizing social and cultural activities during school holidays.
- Raise youth awareness about international mobility opportunities such as Erasmus+ and the European Solidarity Corps.
- Prepare fun and interactive workshops on citizenship, Europe, and cultural exchange.
- Support youth activities at the APJC center.
- Contribute to youth-led projects within the local community.
- Use digital tools to prepare activities, communicate, and raise awareness.
- Work within a diverse team with the school and youth center.
Eligibility criteria
- The applicant must be motivated, dynamic, and willing to work with youth.
- The applicant must have good communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with school students and local youth.
- The applicant must have a creative spirit and the ability to design enjoyable workshops and activities.
- The applicant must be able to work independently when needed.
- The applicant must be interested in European values, citizenship, and cultural exchange.
- The applicant must be willing to work within a team.
- The applicant should be interested in social and cultural activities and youth work.
- Comfort in using digital tools is an additional advantage.
- The applicant must be open to learning and adapting to a new and multicultural environment.
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