Maison de l'Europe de Lot-et-Garonne
Agen, France
โญ๏ธ Activity Title
Moi, citoyen europรฉen
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๐ท Activity Details
Description
The specific activities of the hosted volunteers will focus on 5 strategic objectives: 1. promoting European citizenship and democratic participation 2. promoting European mobility among young people and disseminating different cultures 3. Introducing the European Green Pact and raising public awareness of EU sustainable development issues 4. participate in and/or develop local solidarity and inclusion initiatives Examples of activities :
- Design and run activities for children, young people and adults on a variety of themes (mobility, citizenship, environment, rights, discrimination, discovering different countries, languages)
- Work with local associations, depending on the volunteer's interests (solidarity, culture, environment, etc.).
- Assist the association in designing actions and in communication.
- Raise young people's awareness of international mobility, by sharing your own mobility experiences.
More informations : www.maisoneurope47.eu
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
The house where the volunteers will be accommodated is located next to the Maison de l'Europe. A weekly bus pass will enable them to get around Agen, and a bicycle will be provided. Each volunteer will be provided with a cell phone SIM card, giving them a French number. Pocket money (8โฌ/day) and living expenses (250โฌ/month) will be paid into their bank account every month. The young people will have to learn how to manage their budget. Initially, if monthly management is difficult for them, we can make weekly payments and help them to manage their budget over the longer term.
Training during the activity
The young people will be welcomed by their tutor, who will set aside time for their orientation and integration into the city. On arrival, a day will be devoted to settling into the house, discovering the city, doing their first shopping, finding out about bus routes, places to shop and entertainment venues according to their interests. Periodic meetings and interviews will be organized by the tutor, and the volunteer will participate in two national seminars.
Participant profile
We are looking for two volunteers motivated by the mission. It is not necessary to speak French or to have more than a basic level. You should enjoy public speaking, be open-minded, and ready to adapt to a rural setting in France, with large cities nearby (Toulouse and Bordeaux).
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๐ Key Information
Activity dates
A total of 45 week(s) during the period 21/09/2026 to 30/07/2027
Activity location
Avenue Edouard Herriot, Agen, France
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden
Activity topics
Citizenship and democratic participation
Deadline for applications
No application deadline
Project code
2026-1-FR02-ESC51-VTJ-000401564
๐ Official Project Page
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/52471_en
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