Maison de l'Europe ร Nantes
Nantes, France
โญ๏ธ Activity Title
Culture, Solidarity & the European Dream #6
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๐ท Activity Details
Description
La Maison de l'Europe is a civic and cultural organisation seeking a volunteer to help promote European cultures, citizenship, and EU-related educational activities. What will you do? -Run workshops on the EU for diverse audiences (children, teenagers, students, and more) -Present your country and culture in creative ways -Promote mobility opportunities through your own experience -Organise European events and animate the space -Manage social media and create podcasts and street interviews For more information, please follow the link below: https://bit.ly/ESC_MDE44
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
โข Accommodation: You will be provided with a furnished studio or shared housing, accessible by public transportation. โข Food / Pocket allowance: Volunteer will receive a monthly allowance to cover grocery shopping, pocket allowance is also covered according to the program The activity place will be at Europa Nantes, in the attractive neighborhood of lโIle des Machines. He/She will have a space (computer, desk and furniture) with the members in an open space close to his/her tutor.
Training during the activity
The volunteer will take part in the integration workshops organized by the Maison de lโEurope in Nantes, as well as two weeks of training organized by the National Agency (Erasmus+) covering intercultural communication, non-formal education and European topics. French classes for two months will also be provided.
Participant profile
We are looking for a motivated, outgoing, and enthusiastic individual who shares our values โ particularly around interculturality, European citizenship, and solidarity. Experience working with children and teenagers is highly desirable, as is a willingness to engage with diverse audiences, both urban and rural, on European topics and mobility. Experience in independent travel or volunteering is a real asset โ don't hesitate to highlight it in your application! We value open-mindedness, team spirit, and a cooperative mindset. While some knowledge of French is appreciated, it is not required. Above all, we are looking for someone with initiative, commitment, and a genuine desire to bring ideas to life within our association. We are passionate about our projects and love welcoming people who share that energy! Applications are open until 4 July, after which we will begin the interview process.
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๐ Key Information
Activity dates
From 28/09/2026 to 31/07/2027
Activity location
90 boulevard de la prairie au duc, Nantes, 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, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden
Activity topics
Citizenship and democratic participation
Creativity and culture
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 05/07/2026 20:00
Project code
2026-1-FR02-ESC51-VTJ-000401468
๐ Official Project Page
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/52589_en
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