🌱 European Solidarity Corps Volunteering in France 🇫🇷 Leisure and Social Activities Supporting Adults with Disabilities in Cormontreuil 🌍 Meaningful Care and Inclusive Community Life

🧩 Project Overview
This European Solidarity Corps individual volunteering opportunity takes place at Maison d’Accueil Spécialisée Marc Toussaint in Cormontreuil, France, near Reims. The centre provides residential and day care services for adults with severe physical disabilities. Volunteers contribute to leisure, well-being, and social inclusion activities, supporting residents in their daily life through human connection, creativity, and adapted recreational actions.

🎯 Project Aim
To enhance the quality of life and social inclusion of adults with heavy physical disabilities through meaningful leisure activities, human interaction, and community-based support.

👐 Volunteer Tasks and Daily Activities
🎨 Support creative and manual workshops
🧘 Contribute to well-being and relaxation activities
🎲 Take part in board games and social animations
🏀 Assist in adapted sports and movement activities
🍳 Help with cooking and practical workshops
💄 Participate in self-care and make-up activities
🚶 Join residents during outings and social activities
🤝 Work together with French staff, activity leaders, and other European volunteers

👤 Participant Profile
🎂 Aged 18–30
🗣️ Basic knowledge of French is required
📚 Motivation to learn and improve French during the stay
❤️ Strong interest in social work and inclusion
🧠 Patience, empathy, listening skills, and willingness to support daily life activities
🌱 Initiative, openness to learning, and personal development
🤍 Comfort working with people with disabilities

🗓️ Activity Dates
📅 From 2 February 2026 to 31 January 2027

📍 Location
Cormontreuil (near Reims), France 🇫🇷

🏠 Accommodation and Daily Support
🏡 Private flat provided to the volunteer
🍽️ Lunch and dinner provided on weekdays at the organisation’s restaurant
🥘 Weekend food allowance provided
💶 Pocket money according to ESC rules
🚍 Local transport support included

📚 Training and Learning Opportunities
🎓 Welcome Training (5 days) organised in France
🧭 Mid-Term Training (4 days) during the volunteering period
📜 Youthpass certificate for recognition of learning outcomes

🌍 Eligible Countries
Austria 🇦🇹 Belgium 🇧🇪 Bulgaria 🇧🇬 Croatia 🇭🇷 Cyprus 🇨🇾 Czech Republic 🇨🇿 Denmark 🇩🇰 Estonia 🇪🇪 Finland 🇫🇮 Germany 🇩🇪 Greece 🇬🇷 Hungary 🇭🇺 Ireland 🇮🇪 Italy 🇮🇹 Latvia 🇱🇻 Lithuania 🇱🇹 Luxembourg 🇱🇺 Malta 🇲🇹 Netherlands 🇳🇱 Poland 🇵🇱 Portugal 🇵🇹 Romania 🇷🇴 Slovakia 🇸🇰 Slovenia 🇸🇮 Spain 🇪🇸 Sweden 🇸🇪 Ukraine 🇺🇦

🗣️ Working Language
French

🏢 Host Organisation
Centre Régional Information Jeunesse Grand Est
Maison d’Accueil Spécialisée Marc Toussaint

📝 Application Method
🔗 Official opportunity page:
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/49466_en

🧾 Additional application form (mandatory):
https://form.jotform.com/200683179963364

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