France: ESC: Environmental Education and Community Inclusion

About the local hosting organization

The Fédération des Organisations Laïques du Rhône et de la Métropole de Lyon (FOL69) is one of the departemental federation of la Ligue de l'enseignement. La Ligue de l'enseignement is one of France’s largest organisations in non-formal education. Founded in 1866, it aims to guarantee access to education for everyone, regardless of their age, social and ethnic backgrounds. It further promotes a secular society, solidarity amongst citizens and active citizenship. The 102 federations of La Ligue de l'enseignement and their 30,000 member organisations carry out activities in the field of culture, education and lifelong learning, culture and media, social work, recreational-educational activities, environment and sustainable development, sports for all, international solidarity. The FOL69 is based in Lyon. It gathers around 500 local organisations in various fields : education (long life learning), youth, educational leisure activities, sport, environment and sustainable development, european citizenship and international solidarity. Our federal projet is based on three approachs : - Promoting the values of the mouvement of la Ligue de l'enseignement : citizenship, solidarity and secularism. - Developping community projects and volunteering for all - Reinforcing educational projects : lifelong learning, complementarity with public schools. With our various projects, we work with various publics : - children : holiday camp, field trips, sport activities in shcools, workshops about discrimination, fake news... - young people: training for youth work diploma, volunteering with "Junior Association" and Service Civique - adults : trainings, volunteering. We also coordinate the cultural programme in two prisons. To keep on developping and promoting youth engagement but also our values of solidarité and citizenship including european citizenship, we decided to apply to the quality label for the European Solidarity Corps.

Presentation of the programme

Pôle Zodiac, a social centre run by FOL69, is an open community space that promotes daily interactions and neighbourhood life. It offers activities for children and teenagers, family support, and cultural, sports, and socio‑educational events. The volunteer will support environmental awareness and intercultural openness by working with children, teens, families, residents, and staff. Tasks include leading eco‑gesture workshops, helping protect the wooded park, and contributing to actions preventing illegal dumping with the Métropole de Lyon. They will also create opportunities to explore languages and cultures, support events that foster dialogue and diversity, participate in neighbourhood projects, and assist the team with daily activities. The mission can evolve based on the volunteer’s interests and initiative. More info about Pôle Zodiac : https://maisonsdequartier-stpriest.org/pole-zodiac/

About the accomodation

The volunteer will live in a shared apartment with other young people in a student residence. The volunteer will have an individual room and access to a kitchen (with a food allowance). The residence is near a metro station. A public transportation card or a membership card for the city bike (Vélov’) will be provided. According to the ESC program, a small allowance is provided for personal expenses.

About the leisure activities

The volunteer will have access to linguistic support (online platform and French class depending on needs and availabilities). Also, they will attend to the trainings organised by the National Agency (on arrival training and mid-term training). The volunteer will have a tutor and and ESC coordinator. In addition, 3 following meetings with them, the tutor and ESC coordinator will be organized along their mission. A YouthPass training will be organized by FOL69.

Requirements

The Participant profile: This mission is ideal for someone who: - Is autonomous and able to take initiative. - Communicates easily with others and enjoys teamwork. - Is adaptable and comfortable in various environments (office work, facilitation of activities, partners meetings). - Shows a strong interest and sensitivity to ecological transition and sustainability. - Has a basic level of French to be able to communicate with the team and target groups. - Aged between 18 and 30 years old and legally residing in an EU member state or in a partner country of the ESC program. Available for 10 months (from 14th September 2026 to 30th June 2027)Deadline: 30/06/2026 17:31