France: ESC: Artistic and cultural events with Courteline

About the local hosting organization

The Maison de l’Europe de Tours-Centre Val de Loire is a non political organisation created in 1987 which aim is to inform citizens about EU actions and European cultures. It is supported by various partners such as the European Commission, the Regional council, Tours city, etc. The Maison de l’Europe de Tours is one of the 38 Maisons de l’Europe of France and is part of the Fédération française des Maisons de l’Europe (FFME) and also part of the Maisons de l’Europe du Grand Ouest et de Centre network. Since 2007 the Maison de l’Europe de Tours is a European Direct Center and since 2012 has certification regarding non formal youth and Adult education. We reach many type of public through our events (european coffees, debates, screen projections, Europe Day, exhibits on european subjects, etc). In our premises, we offer to the public a center of information and documentation as well as exhibits and other pedagogical tools we lend or rent. Moreover, we go in schools, vocationnal training institutions and associations to talk about chosen european subjects. Often, we inform youngsters about european mobility programs of the EU through presentations and games (giant puzzle, treasure hunt about european cultures and Histories, quiz). We also organize formation like CV and motivation letter workshops. We also helps projects holders (youngster groups, NGOs, SMEs, etc…) to find relevant european programs to fund and implement their projects.

Presentation of the programme

The Courteline Socio-Cultural Association develops activities and services centred on three key areas: Social work, Educational activities, Cultural activities. The volunteer will join the Association’s leisure and culture team to help look after children (aged 4–6), Supervise art workshops (children, teenagers, adults), Support sewing workshops (teenagers, adults), the organisation of cultural events, promote these workshops and events (social networks, videos...), Develope activities or projects proposed by the volunteer, Highligh the work of all the organisation’s volunteers (8 people). 32 hours per week (including 4 hours of French lessons). The volunteer will work from Monday to Friday during the Association’s opening hours; occasionnally, work carried out in the evenings or at weekends. 2 days holidays per month completed.

About the accomodation

The volunteer will share a flat with other volunteers or local young people. If the volunteer’s accommodation is some distance from the placement, a travel pass will be provided for the volunteer. A season ticket and preferential fares on the rail network will be available. Food money minimum 8€ per day, pocket money 8€ per day. opportunity to enjoy free or discounted entry to numerous museums, castles and other attractions.

About the leisure activities

1 on-arrival and 1 mid-term seminar organized by the French national agency. 4h of French lessons at university (upon test) per week. Possibility of other trainings during the mission to be seen with the host organization.

Requirements

The Participant profile: We are looking for someone who has: - A genuine interest in cultural practices and artistic/visual creation - Advanced practical artistic skills - A desire to work with young children (aged 4–12) - A desire to share culture and the arts - An open-minded attitude and good interpersonal skills, with a wide variety of audiences - Interpersonal skills, an open-minded attitude and a friendly nature will be key criteria - Teamwork - Ability to take the initiative and a desire for autonomy - Proficiency in managing social media and video editing (not essential)Deadline: 01/08/2026 23:59