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ESC: Promoting socio-cultural activities and sport in a center for asylum seekers
Project date
Project properties
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Only for belgian residents
Project supported by the european commission: All fees are supported by the esc program - Between 18 and 30 years old
- English , French
- Vaccine informations
- Visa informations
Location informations
- 452 av. des colombières, 74490 saint-jeoire, france
- Local currency : Euro member countries (EUR / €)
- Timezone : Central european summer time
- Local time : 10-07-2025 21:27:05
Closest airport(s) and plane ticket average price
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Geneva Cointrin International Airport
(28.84 km) - Switzerland -
Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport
(115.2 km) - France -
Bern Belp Airport
(117.57 km) - Switzerland -
Turin Airport
(139.55 km) - Italy
Closest bus station(s)
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La Roche Sur Foron
(13.47 km) - France -
Annemasse
(18.05 km) - France -
Geneva
(24.96 km) - Switzerland -
Sallanches
(26.15 km) - France
Mix Train-Bus-Avion
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Itinéraire
depuis Ashburn vers Marignier
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Presentation of the program
APPLY HERE BY FILLING THE APPLICATION FORM: https://urlr.me/5atrGs YOU WILL FIND MORE INFO ON THE MISSION HERE : https://urlr.me/AMzxuk
The volunteer's mission will take place in an Asylum Seekers Center (CADA) called “Le Nid ”, in Saint-Jeoire.
SOCIO-CULTURAL ACTIVITIES : Animation / mediation around education against discrimination and racism ; Co-preparation of entertainment outings, of well-being workshops, of events (inaugurations, actions, workshops, etc.).
SPORTS ACTIVITIES : Support in setting up sporting and cultural events based on the volunteer's interests: snow sports, mountain sports, cycling, climbing, etc. ; Participation in sporting events ; Co-preparation in outings with local associations
TRANSVERSAL : Participation in the creation and monitoring of a vegetable garden and a rest area with foreign unacommpanied minors. Co-facilitate workshops as part of training courses for refugees and asylum seekers
FOR MORE INFO SEE LINK ABOVE
About the accommodation
Volunteers receive free accommodation. The volunteer shares a room with another volunteer in the Center. The room has a separate bathroom and toilet.
Volunteers are fed at the Center.
Volunteers receive the monthly equivalent of €8 pocket money per day (€224 to €248/month depending on the number of days in the month) + €116/month food allowance to feed themselves during their vacations and when the Le Nid canteen is closed (2-3 weeks a year)
Volunteers are provided with a bicycle and the possibility of using the Center’s cars, subject to availability.
About the leisure
Volunteers will take part in two seminars bringing together volunteers from all over France.
The volunteer will be able to take French courses at the center.
Volunteers will have the opportunity to take the Brevet d'Aptitude aux Fonctions d'Animateur (BAFA). This diploma enables to supervise children and teenagers in a non-professional capacity.
Volunteers can take a first-aid course.
Other training courses on various themes (e.g.: two-day training course in Paris on international solidarity, online training on setting up sustainable solidarity projects,..)
Requirements
The Participant profile: Highly motivated by cultural exchange, human relations and sharing
Desire to share FOL74 values
Desire to practice and improve French
Desire to coorganize activities for the public of the center
Interest for manual works
Driving license.
Deadline: 18/07/2025 23:59
Deadline: 18/07/2025 23:59
Extra information
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 ?
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.
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.