France: ESC: Volunteering in St Amand Montrond 2026 – 2027

About the local hosting organization

Fondée en 1938, la Ligue de l'enseignement du Cher a pour but de : - contribuer au progrès de l'éducation sous toutes ses formes - de permettre à chacun de comprendre la société où il vit, de s'y situer, de s'y exprimer et d'agir en citoyen - de favoriser le développement d'une vie démocratique laïque, soucieuse de justice sociale et attachée à la paix - de développer toutes les initiatives collectives et associatives favorisant l'épanouissement le plus large des personnes par un égal accès de tous à l'éducation, à la formation, à la vie professionnelle, à la culture, à la communication, au sport, aux vacances et aux loisirs. - de faire vivre la laïcité, principe constitutionnel et valeur universelle qui implique la reconnaissance de l'égale dignité de chaque être humain. La Ligue de l'enseignement du Cher organise ses activités autour de 6 pôles : Culture ; Education-Jeunesse, UFOLEP-USEP, Vie Associative, Prévention-insertion, Environnement et Développement durable. La Ligue de l’enseignement favorise la mobilité des jeunes en accompagnant également leurs projets d’engagement et de solidarité en Europe ou à l’international. En outre, l’Education à la Citoyenneté et à la Solidarité Internationale traverse l’ensemble de ces champs d’actions et œuvre pour favoriser largement l’ouverture à l’autre et au monde.

Presentation of the programme

10-month mission, 24 hours/week, built around three main areas: 1. Fostering intercultural understanding among students and schoolchildren (conversation workshops, oral language practice, and participation in educational events); 2. Promoting Europe and people-to-people exchanges (Activities at the Youth Workers’ Residence ages 16–30 (organizing Europe Day, preparing trips abroad with residents, and developing projects about Europe and global cultures)); 3. Bringing intercultural understanding to life: Building bridges between generations since kids till elderly people or families; 4. Intercultural activities and support for children at leisure centres during the school holidays; 5. Bringing the FJT social restaurant to life (Once a month, a friendly and festive meal is organise at the Young Workers’ Hostel restaurant. This event is open to everyone (residents, partners and residents, as appropriate) and aims to foster a sense of community in a warm and welcoming atmosphere)

About the accomodation

Volunteers will share an apartment at the Foyer de Jeunes Travailleurs (St Amand Montrond, France). The apartment has individual rooms, living room and kitchen, and private bathroom shared with the other volunteers. If necessary, the project organizers will provide access to Foyer’s restaurant and computer equipment (computers, stationery, entertainment equipment, etc.). The organisation will also take care of transport, language courses, compulsory training, and health insurance. The young person will receive a monthly allowance of around 440 per month of volunteering mission.

About the leisure activities

2 compulsory seminars will be carried out by the Erasmus+ agency, and a first aid formation will be carried out by the Ligue de l'Enseignement du Cher.

Requirements

The Participant profile: - Volunteers must be between 18 and 30 years old, speak and understand French (level B1/B2). - Carry out and invest in a mission of general interest (sharing knowledge, showing solidarity, contributing to local community life). - Develop their skills and know-how. - Live an enriching experience and meet new people. - Deepen your knowledge of the associative environment and discover the local associative fabric. Inter-personal skills, hobbies, and previous volunteer experience would be an asset.Deadline: