As European Capital, seat of several European institutions such as the Council of Europe and the European Parliament, the City of Strasbourg aims at promoting the European ideals such as intercultural dialogue, the defense of Human Rights and education to the European citizenship. In that perspective, the City of Strasbourg European and International strategy for 2014-2020 stresses the importance of the definition of concrete projects, which would make it possible to: - illustrate the city's will to make the most of its cross-border territory in terms of attractivity and the building of a political project for Europe. - reinforce the city's partnership with the European institutions in order to affirm their central position within the city and make them accessible by all the citizens. - highlight the city's capacity to promote exchanges of mutual experiences. - reinforce the participation of citizens in the definition and realisation of the European and International strategic actions. In conformity with the City of Strasbourg European and International strategy, the following actions have already been regularly implemented: - Since May 2010, the City of Strasbourg has been working in close partnership with the Council of Europe to develop joint actions in areas which include the promotion of democracy, Human Rights, education to citizenship. In this respect, the City of Strasbourg co-organises the World Forum for Democracy, in partnership with the Council of Europe and the Région Grand Est. This event is an annual gathering of leaders, opinion-makers, civil society activists, representatives of business, academics and professional groups to debate key challenges for democracies worldwide. In 2017 the forum theme was : " The role of political parties and media in the context of rising populism", and in 2018 “Gender equality: whose battle?”. With the Council of Europe Youth Service and with the European Youth Center, the City of Strasbourg works on the promotion of the "No hate Speech Movement" among young citizens from Strasbourg. This Youth Campaign aims at reducing the levels of acceptance of hate speech and to develop youth participation and citizenship, including in Internet governance processes. - Every year in May, the City of Strasbourg organises the "Festival of Europe" in partnership with the European institutions, the Information Centre on European Institutions (CIIE) and local associations promoting the European ideals. The Festival provides an excellent opportunity to experience and learn about European unity and its fundamental values through a host of cultural and sport events, as well as debates. The Strasbourg Lieu d'Europe, where an important part of these actions take place, plays a major role in the definition and realisation of the Festival actions. In this framework, Strasbourg welcomed more than 9 000 young Europeans in 2018 during the "European Youth Event" (EYE) organised with the European Parliament. It was the 3rd edition. - Last but not least, the City of Strasbourg works in partnership with the European Parliament to raise awareness of the Sakharov Prize, awarded each year to honour exceptional individuals who combat intolerance, fanaticism and oppression. The 2018 Sakharov Prize was awarded to the Ukrainian filmmaker Oleg Sentsov.

You will join a preschool managed by the local authority of Strasbourg. This projects aims at supporting young children from 0 to 3 years old for several activities. The volunteer will be able to learn how to properly supervise the children. Help team members with daily tasks. Take part in the care given to children (changes, meals, snacks, snacks) Supervision of children for their safety. Support children’s development and play activities. Take part in teamwork: communicate in meetings and take part in decisions.

Volunteers will be accommodated in an apartment belonging to the city of Strasbourg and will receive additionnal pocket money for the food fees. A subscription for the local transport services will also be provided.

Volunteers will take part in two seminars organised be the french ESC Agency, and three sessions organized by VISA-AD. All travels and accomodations for those trainings are included

The Participant profile: To be motivated to be alongside young children (toddlers) Able to live alone a basic level in French is a plus
Deadline: 24/07/2025 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.