🇫🇷🤝👵 European Solidarity Corps Individual Volunteering in France – Fighting Social Exclusion of Older People through Intergenerational Solidarity & Community Life in Carcassonne 🇫🇷✨

Intro
A people-focused European Solidarity Corps volunteering opportunity is open in southern France for young people from Italy who want to fight social exclusion among older people while experiencing strong intergenerational solidarity. This project takes place in Carcassonne and combines companionship visits with community events in a multicultural team.

Project Overview
Volunteers work closely with French Service Civique volunteers, supporting older people and building social connections through everyday presence and collective activities.
👵 Conviviality visits in retirement homes to reduce loneliness and support autonomy
🤝 Building meaningful relationships through conversation, shared moments, and presence
🎉 Organising collective events bringing together beneficiaries and volunteer teams
👥 Daily teamwork in a small group with French volunteers
🌍 Participation in larger collective activities with the wider volunteer group

Activity Dates
26 January 2026 – 30 June 2026
Total duration: 21 weeks

Application Deadline
📅 Application Deadline: 06 January 2026 (23:59)

Eligible Countries
Italy 🇮🇹
This opportunity is exclusively open to Italian applicants.

What Is Covered
🏠 Accommodation in a youth residence shared with other European volunteers (single rooms)
🍽️ Monthly food allowance
💶 Monthly pocket money for personal expenses
✈️ Full reimbursement of travel costs between Italy and France
🩺 Health insurance covered by the European Solidarity Corps programme

Training and Support
📘 Pre-departure training in Italy
📘 On-arrival training in France
📘 Possible mid-term training during the project
🤝 Continuous mentoring and coordination by a tutor and the host organisation
🌍 Thematic trainings on intergenerational solidarity, citizenship, and European values

Who Can Apply
👤 Aged between 18–30
❤️ Strong motivation to work with older people for around 30 hours per week
🤝 Comfortable collaborating with French Service Civique volunteers
🌍 Open to intercultural living with young people from across Europe
🗣️ Basic knowledge of French is appreciated
📄 Application materials must be submitted in English or French

Location
The activity takes place in Carcassonne, a historic city in southern France known for its strong community life and cultural heritage.

Application Method
Application Link: https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/49420_en

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