🤝 European Solidarity Corps Volunteering in France 🇫🇷 Promoting International Solidarity and Active Citizenship in Annecy

🧭 About the Volunteering Opportunity
This European Solidarity Corps individual volunteering opportunity takes place in Annecy, France, within the International Relations Department of the City of Annecy. The mission focuses on promoting international solidarity, democratic participation, and global citizenship by working closely with local associations, cultural organisations, and public initiatives. Volunteers will actively contribute to awareness-raising activities that connect local communities with European and international solidarity values.

🎯 Main Aim
To support international solidarity initiatives and strengthen public awareness of global citizenship and democratic participation at local and European levels.

🧩 Volunteer Tasks and Activities
🤝 Support initiatives raising awareness of international citizenship and solidarity
🌍 Promote educational resources on international solidarity for the local community
🏛️ Contribute to workshops with local associations active in international solidarity
🎄 Coordinate the “Shared Christmas” initiative
📅 Participate in the organisation of the “Solidarity Month”
🇪🇺 Support European and international initiatives implemented by the City of Annecy

👤 Participant Profile
🧠 Strong interest in international solidarity and citizenship awareness
💬 Listening and communication skills in an intercultural context
⚡ Dynamic proactive and adaptable attitude
🤝 Team player mindset
💻 Valued skills include French and English at B1 level digital and collaborative tools
🚗 Driving licence considered an asset

📍 Location
Annecy, France 🇫🇷

🗓️ Activity Dates
📅 02 March 2026 – 26 February 2027

🏠 Accommodation and Daily Support
🏡 Free accommodation shared with three other volunteers
💶 Pocket money 8 EUR per day approximately 224–248 EUR per month
🍽️ Food allowance 400 EUR per month
🚲 Bicycle provided for daily transport

📚 Training and Learning Opportunities
📘 Access to free French language courses locally and via the EU Academy
🩺 First-aid training and additional thematic trainings
🎓 Two-day training course in Paris on international solidarity
💻 Online trainings on sustainable solidarity projects and NGO work
🤝 Participation in two ESC seminars with volunteers from across France

🌍 Eligible Countries
Albania 🇦🇱 Belarus 🇧🇾 Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇧🇦 Bulgaria 🇧🇬 Croatia 🇭🇷 Cyprus 🇨🇾 Estonia 🇪🇪 Greece 🇬🇷 Hungary 🇭🇺 Italy 🇮🇹 Latvia 🇱🇻 Lithuania 🇱🇹 Malta 🇲🇹 Montenegro 🇲🇪 North Macedonia 🇲🇰 Poland 🇵🇱 Portugal 🇵🇹 Romania 🇷🇴 Serbia 🇷🇸 Slovakia 🇸🇰 Slovenia 🇸🇮 Spain 🇪🇸 Ukraine 🇺🇦

🗣️ Working Language
English and French

💰 Financial Conditions
💶 Participation fee none
🏠 Accommodation food and local transport provided
✈️ Travel conditions according to ESC rules

🏢 Host Organisation
Commune d’Annecy – International Relations Department

🔗 Application Link
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/49458_en

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