France: ESC: Move Your Hope - ESC in La Paix High School - Lorient, France

About the local hosting organization

FPD was founded in 2009, thanks the Regional Governament which granted its foundation on the basis of the activities planned for the social development of the regional rural areas. It is a non-profit regional civil organization, made by young and senior people. It's mission is to promote and facilitate the development of rural areas of the Puglia Region, thanks to the implementation of projects concerning volunteering, youth, social inclusion, environment protection, sustainable development, promotion of the importance of biodiversity, organic farming, nature and sport and outdoor activities. FPD focuses its attention on European mobility, both for the personal development of its single members and for the growth of local partner organizations at International level. The main target group is youth under 35 y.o., but the organization also works with senior people. Both the categories have in common the fact they are made of disadvantaged people from rural areas. The young people are mainly NEET, which means FPD offers them several opportunities to learn, be trained and educated at local and European level in order to enrich their curricula and get more chances for their job-placement or self-employment. FPD cooperates with several Public and Private entities at all levels, such as: a) Municipality of Taurisano (IT) - FPD cooperates in the organization of local events in several fields (waste collection, Music festivals, youth participation in decision making processes, cultural activities, music events, photo exhibitions....); b) Province of Lecce (IT) – FPD had a project concerning young people's involvement in local initiatives concerning ecology and biological food, re-use of different materials and recycle of waste; c) Region of Puglia (IT) – FPD cooperates with its Region on projects concerning promotion of natural resources of rural areas; d) Several EU NGOs are partners in the implementation of Youth Exchanges, Youth and Democracy projects, Training Courses, seminars, workshops, volunteering activties in different fields. What is more, FPD is member of numerous European Networks financed by the Europe for Citizens Programme, for the valorization of the EU Cultural Heritage (tangible, intangible, digital and natural), the promotion of Youth Mobility for learning, training, working, studying and volunteering abroad, the active participation (mainly digital participation) at EU level of youth and seniors.

Presentation of the programme

Notre Dame de La Paix hosts students aged 15 to 20 years old. The volunteer will be integrated into the teaching teams and the school life service and will be able to develop : - propose activities (exhibitions, classroom workshops on health, sustainable development, etc.) according to their interests - cultural, artistic and sporting activities within the school, depending on their interests (sport club, etc.) -Linguistic animation - helping students in difficulty according to their skills - being involved in the school's educational projects (taking part in cultural trips, class delegates' council, solidarity projects, etc.). - organising collective projects with the volunteer from the lycée Saint-Louis (presence at both lycées possible). These activities are adapted to the volunteer’s interests and the skills he/she wishes to develop The volunteer will take part in a group project with the other volunteers hosted in Lorient.

About the accomodation

The ESC will take place in Lorient (60 000 inhabitants), the 3rd biggest city in Brittany region after Rennes and Brest. Lorient looks to the sea and it is easy to travel around. There are theatres, a cinema, restaurants, bars, events... The universities gather 6.500 students. Accommodation : The flat, shared with 2 other volunteers, is next to the school. The volunteer will have lunch in high school during working days and will receive a monthly budget for food to prepare his/her own meals (+pocket money). (S)he will have a bicycle and a card for the local bus services.

About the leisure activities

To all ESC volunteers of our organisation is given the chance to participate to on-arrival training and mid-term evaluation organised by the French National Agency, and a regional seminar to meet the other volunteers welcomed. The volunteers are expected to take part into a pre-departure training organized by their sending organisations before their arrival. Volunteer will have access to the Online Linguistic Support (EU Academy) during the whole duration of the project.

Requirements

The Participant profile: Curious, ready to start a new challenge, open to others/sociable, interest in interculturality and to be creative in his ability to participate constructively in the life of the institution. Interest in the arts, culture, digital, or sport can be a plus. It is important to feel confident in meeting the students and the school team to build the projects bc you will work in group and in autonomy. It is better to have a basic level in French or ready to learn it. TO APPLY, please ANSWER this form : https://framaforms.org/esc-in-lorient-20262027-1761742533 and SEND your CV by email to [email protected]: 26/08/2026 23:59