Looking for a meaningful school year in Strasbourg? Join Gymnase Jean Sturm, a private junior high school in Strasbourg, France, as an ESC volunteer โ and support students through creative workshops, dialogue, and engaging activities!
This is a fantastic opportunity to dive into the French education system, share your interests with teenagers, and live in one of Europe's most beautiful cities, right at the crossroads of France and Germany.
Curious about ESC? Read the complete guide: ESC complete guide
๐ฏ About the Project
The project takes place in a private junior high school in Strasbourg. You'll join a team dedicated to supporting studentsand creating activities for them. The weekly schedule runs from Monday morning to Friday evening, based on a 33-hour week with a daily break and Wednesday afternoon off.
๐ A Typical Week
๐๏ธ Time of presence and dialogue in students' living areas
๐จ Leading workshops and activities based on your interests โ dance, theatre, drawing, debates, ceramics, cooking, and more
๐ Participation in outings
๐ค Team meetings and organisation times
๐ Accommodation, Food & Transport
๐๏ธ Hosted in a flat with other volunteers, about 10 minutes' walk from the school
๐ณ Shared kitchen, living room, dining room, and bathroom
๐๏ธ Individual bedroom
๐ฝ๏ธ Food and accommodation provided by the school
โ ๏ธ Due to accommodation facility rules, this project is open to women only.
๐ Training
๐ Several seminars organised by VISA ad and the French National Agency throughout the year
๐ Participant Profile
โ Interest in working with children and teenagers
โ Ideally 20 or older (for a meaningful age gap with the students)
โ A basic level of French is highly recommended
โ ๏ธ Due to accommodation facility rules, women only.
๐ Activity Topics
๐ Education and training
๐บ๏ธ Eligible Countries
๐ฆ๐น Austria ยท ๐ง๐ช Belgium ยท ๐ญ๐ท Croatia ยท ๐จ๐พ Cyprus ยท ๐จ๐ฟ Czechia ยท ๐ฉ๐ฐ Denmark ยท ๐ช๐ช Estonia ยท ๐ซ๐ฎ Finland ยท ๐ฉ๐ช Germany ยท ๐ฌ๐ท Greece ยท ๐ญ๐บ Hungary ยท ๐ฎ๐ธ Iceland ยท ๐ฎ๐ช Ireland ยท ๐ฎ๐น Italy ยท ๐ฑ๐ป Latvia ยท ๐ฑ๐ฎ Liechtenstein ยท ๐ฑ๐น Lithuania ยท ๐ฑ๐บ Luxembourg ยท ๐ณ๐ฑ Netherlands ยท ๐ณ๐ด Norway ยท ๐ต๐ฑ Poland ยท ๐ต๐น Portugal ยท ๐ท๐ด Romania ยท ๐ธ๐ฐ Slovakia ยท ๐ธ๐ฎ Slovenia ยท ๐ช๐ธ Spain ยท ๐ธ๐ช Sweden
๐ Activity Details
Location: Strasbourg, France
Dates: 25 August 2026 โ 2 July 2027
Activity type: Individual volunteering
Project code: 2026-1-FR02-ESC51-VTJ-000401985
๐ Deadline
9 June 2026
๐ Apply
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/52367_en
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๐ค What is a supporting organisation in ESC volunteering โ and why does it matter for you? Most people know about sending and hosting organisations in ESC projects, but the role of the supporting organisation is far less understood โ and far more important than it appears. This article clearly explains what a supporting organisation does, how it fits into the structure of an ESC project, and how its involvement directly affects the volunteer's experience and support throughout the programme. A must-read if you want to fully understand how ESC is structured. ๐ https://youthworkshub.org/6051/
๐ก What do organisations actually look for in an ESC volunteer? Getting selected for an ESC volunteering project isn't just about ticking boxes โ it's about showing the right combination of values, attitude, and genuine motivation. This article digs into the skills and personal qualities that make a real difference during the selection process, and explains why some candidates stand out while others don't. If you want to understand what a strong volunteer profile looks like before you apply, this is essential reading. ๐ https://youthworkshub.org/13941/
๐บ๏ธ Which countries can apply for Erasmus+ and ESC? โ The complete and up-to-date country list. A lot of people assume Erasmus+ and ESC are only available to European Union member states โ but the reality is much more inclusive. Programme countries, partner countries, and special eligibility rules mean that young people from far more places can participate than most realise. This article provides the full, up-to-date list of eligible countries for both Erasmus+ and ESC, with clear explanations of what each status means for applicants. ๐ https://youthworkshub.org/15124/
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