🇫🇷📚 European Solidarity Corps Individual Volunteering in France Fostering Youth Citizenship Through European Culture, Media Literacy and Civic Education in Caen 🇫🇷 Empower Young Minds Through Europe

🌍 A fully funded European Solidarity Corps volunteering opportunity is waiting for you in France, focused on youth citizenship, European culture, media education, and democratic participation at local and regional level.

🌱 Project Overview
This ESC Individual Volunteering project takes place in Caen, France, within the educational and citizenship actions of the Calvados region. The mission supports young people aged 11–15 through both in-school and out-of-school activities, promoting European awareness, openness to other cultures, civic engagement, and critical media literacy. Volunteers actively contribute to educational events, workshops, and the coordination of local ESC networks.

🎯 Main Activities
🎓 Supporting the organisation of educational and cultural events linked to Europe and citizenship
🌍 Facilitating workshops on European cultures, mobility, and active citizenship
🧳 Preparing middle school students for European mobility experiences within Erasmus+ consortia
📰 Leading media and information literacy activities for young people
🤝 Supporting coordination and promotion of the ESC Calvados network
📱 Contributing to communication actions including social media and shared campaigns

🏡 Accommodation, Food and Living Conditions
🏠 Shared apartment with two other ESC volunteers in Hérouville-Saint-Clair
🚲 Bicycle provided for daily mobility
🚌 Access to local bus and regional train subscriptions
🍽️ Meals covered through ESC financial support, with kitchen access at the workplace
🎭 Youth card provided by the Regional Council offering reduced rates for cultural and sport activities
🌊 Less than 20 minutes from Caen city centre and around 30 minutes from the sea

🎓 Training and Learning Opportunities
📋 Practical experience in project management and event organisation
🇪🇺 In-depth understanding of the European Union and local authorities
🎲 Two dedicated training sessions focused on EU topics, mobility opportunities, and non-formal education methods
🧠 Skill development in group facilitation, educational games, and youth engagement

👤 Participant Profile
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Aged 18–25
📚 Responsible, organised, and outgoing personality
🇫🇷 Good written and spoken French to feel comfortable in daily tasks
🚗 Valid driving licence required
🌍 Strong interest in citizenship, education, media literacy, and European topics
🏠 Open to living in a shared flat with other international volunteers

📅 Activity Dates
2 March 2026 – 18 December 2026

📅 Application Deadline
Not specified

🌍 Activity Location
Caen, France

📌 Activity Type
European Solidarity Corps – Individual Volunteering

🌍 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

🔗 Application Link
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/49472_en

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