The Centre Régional Information Jeunesse Grand Est (CRIJ Grand Est) is a Youth Information Center that works on the Regional level of Grand Est which is a wide Region of France, from the German Border up to the Region of Paris (Ile de France). Its purpose is to provide information to young people (12 – 30 years old). Information has to be upadated, useful and understandable in order to enable them to be more autonomous. In some way, we can consider that CRIJ Grand Est works to empower young people and support them to become adult and selfdependant. Topics of Information are really diverse : scholar and career guidance, financial supports, transports, employement, social supports and European and international mobility through its Eurodesk label. CRIJ Grand Est is a member of the National network « Information Jeunesse ». In order to achieve its objectives, CRIJ Grand Est welcomes young people in its center based in Reims (city of 200 000 inhabitants located 150 km at the North East of Paris). It implements also digital information through websites and social media. It also implements workshops in its center, in schools or outdoor, and bigger events like jobs fair gathering 3000 youngsters in one day. Based in the city of Reims, CRIJ Grand Est coordinates 51 Youth information relays in the Region of Grand Est to reach all the youngsters in the Regions. All these relays are local partners active in the youth sector (NGO, Social centre, Missions locales, Youth department of Municipalities…)/ CRIJ Grand Est is particularly skilled and active regarding the information on the topic of European and international mobility of youngsters. It is Eurodesk and Europe Direct Center. Every year it implements an information campaign in the schools to explain the European mobility and its advantages. It also organizes an event on this topic of European mobility called « Time to Move ». CRIJ Grand Est is also experienced in supporting and implementing European voluntary activities. Since 2007, it has supports more than 150 French young people to live a voluntary experience in Europe and has coordinated more than 100 Hosts of European volunteers. Every year, CRIJ hosts one volunteer to support the different activities on European issues. The principle of this host project is to reinforce the peer to peer method to inform young people. Indeed, we are convinced that our projects have a real added value if they involved young people. Then the volunteer will support the strives to promote European mobility throughout the Region. This way, it can give confidenc to young French people who are sometimes afraid to live an experience abroad, especially in our Region. They are not especially aknowledge of the benefits to live such experience. Finally, this includes an Educative dimension in knowing differences, being able to share different views, opinions with people from different culture and background.

The Marc Toussaint House is a lodging and day care center for disabled adults. The center is in the suburbs of Reims, a city with more than 200,000 inhabitants with all the facilities and located 45 min from Paris by train. The volunteer will take part in leisure activities such as handicrafts, computer workshops, Snoezelen, outings, games, well-being, and adapted sport activities. He/She will work with another European volunteer, French volunteers and two activity leaders. Having a basic knowledge of the French language is necessary. Discover testimonies of former volunteers at Marc Toussaint by following this link : https://www.canva.com/design/DAGiuhANIe4/_KJ9JmPzpcyhWbjUTdnhOQ/view?utm_content=DAGiuhANIe4&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hb9c717c772

The volunteer will get his own flat and will have a part of the food in the restaurant of the organization (Lunch and Dinner during the week) and will receive money for the weekend. The volunteer will also receive the pocket money and local transport support.

During the mission of the volunteer there will be 2 training Formations. The first one is called the “Welcome training” which is held for 5 days in one city of France (not decided yet). And the second which is called “Midterm training” which is 4 days in another city in the middle of the volunteering period.

The Participant profile: This is a perfect place for those who wants to live an experience in the social field. Some human qualities as sense of listening, patience, and skills to communicate are needed and will be developed. The volunteers have to like helping other people, be ready to overcome some gestures of the everyday life. A minimum of initiative sense will also be required. A basic knowledge of French is necessary. He/she should show the willingness to learn French during the voluntary stay. To apply, please also fill in this form online: https://form.jotform.com/200683179963364
Deadline: 17/10/2025 23:59

The project is implemented under the European Solidarity Corps Programme, financed by the European Commission.
The participating organisations have to be mindful of these needs as they are responsible for providing a respectful and trusting hosting environment. At the same time, the organisations participating in the initiative devote a great deal of time, energy and resources to set up a high-quality activity; they should therefore expect that European Solidarity Corps participants show a similar level of respect for the local communities and the people that are directly concerned by the activities (https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/mission_en).
What do we provide ?

• Training before and after the project
• Health insurance during your project
• round-trip travel reimbursement
• accommodation and food
• pocket money
• language course
• Return Week-end
• Youth Pass and SVI international Volunteer passport

Before applying for this volunteering project, you need to enroll yourself at European Solidarity Corps Platform (https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity_en) and specify your European Solidarity Corps Participant Number (PRN).
This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label.
Contact the ESC coordinator at +32 2 888 67 13 to get more informations.