🧩 Project Overview
This European Solidarity Corps individual volunteering opportunity takes place in Livarot-Pays d’Auge, France, coordinated by the Comité de jumelage Livarot–South Molton under the Département du Calvados. The project “Together at All Ages (Ensemble à tout âge)” focuses on intergenerational dialogue, intercultural exchange, active citizenship, inclusion, and sustainability within a small rural community.
🎯 Project Aim
To strengthen social cohesion by connecting young people and elderly residents through European cooperation, community initiatives, sustainable living practices, and cultural exchange activities.
👐 Volunteer Tasks and Daily Activities
🌱 Support the creation of a new European partnership for the twinning committee
🇪🇺 Help establish and run a Europe Club to promote exchange and European awareness
🎉 Contribute to the organisation of Europe Day 2026 activities
🌿 Take part in the creation of a community garden and promotion of sustainable lifestyles
👵👧 Build intergenerational bridges between young and elderly residents
📖 Facilitate activities such as storytelling, music workshops, creative sessions, and the creation of a community recipe book
🤍 Raise awareness on inclusion, ageing, and elderly care
🏫 Work across local structures including schools, retirement homes, leisure centres, and community organisations
👤 Participant Profile
🎂 Aged 18–30
🌍 Resident of an eligible Erasmus+ Programme Country
🤝 Curious, social, and creative personality
🌱 Interest in sustainability, eco-friendly practices, and community life
👫 Motivated to work with people of different ages and backgrounds
🏡 Comfortable living in a small rural town
🗣️ Knowledge of French is appreciated but not required
🗓️ Activity Dates
📅 From 23 February 2026 to 31 August 2026
📍 Location
Livarot-Pays d’Auge, France 🇫🇷
🏠 Accommodation and Daily Support
🏡 Accommodation in an apartment located within the local middle school
🍽️ Self-catering with access to the school or retirement home canteen at a reduced rate
🚲 Electric bike rental and carpooling options for local mobility
🚌 Regular bus connections to Lisieux and train links to Caen and Paris
💶 Food, pocket money, and travel support provided according to ESC rules
📚 Training and Learning Opportunities
🎓 On-arrival and mid-term training organised by the French National Agency
🇪🇺 Training sessions with Europe Direct on Europe, citizenship, democratic life, and educational practices
📖 French language courses provided
📜 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 🇱🇹 Malta 🇲🇹 Netherlands 🇳🇱 Poland 🇵🇱 Portugal 🇵🇹 Romania 🇷🇴 Slovakia 🇸🇰 Slovenia 🇸🇮 Spain 🇪🇸 Sweden 🇸🇪
🗣️ Working Language
English (French as a plus)
🏢 Coordinating Bodies
Département du Calvados
Comité de jumelage Livarot–South Molton
📝 Application Method
🔗 Official opportunity page:
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/49451_en
📅 Application Deadline
Not specified
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