Maison de l'Europe de Nîmes
Nîmes, France
⭐️ Activity Title
Youth Empowerment : Animation, Erasmus & More ! 26-27.
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🔷 Activity Details
Description
The House of Europe of Nîmes is a non-profit organisation promoting European citizenship and international mobility. It supports young people, especially with fewer opportunities, through Erasmus+ projects to develop skills, autonomy and intercultural awareness. The team organises events and workshops to raise awareness about European opportunities. We wish to host 2 volunteers to bring an intercultural dimension to our projects and encourage European exchange. Their presence helps energise activities, bring new ideas and create a strong connection with young people. It is also a mutual learning experience, where everyone grows in a supportive and engaged environment. Volunteers take part in recruiting participants of the internships Erasmus+, leading workshops (interculturality, EU citizenship, conflict management), and preparing Erasmus+ mobilities. They co-lead language sessions in English, support participants before and during their internships, and contribute to communication.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Volunteers work 30–32 hours per week, Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 5 pm, with shorter Fridays (9 am to 1 pm). Some activities may take place in the evening or occasionally on weekends (events, workshops), with time off in compensation. The schedule may vary depending on projects. The volunteer will undertake a 12-month volunteer placement from September to August in Nîmes. They will be housed in a shared apartment with other volunteers and will have their own room.
Training during the activity
The volunteer will have the opportunity to participate in an arrival seminar and a mid-term seminar organized by the Agency. They will benefit from the team's support to learn how to carry out the required activities throughout their volunteer placement and will also receive training in facilitation with the Maison de l'Europe in Nîmes during their integration.
Participant profile
-We expect motivated, reliable volunteers interested in working with young people and in social work.
-Good communication skills, adaptability and interest in intercultural learning are essential.
-A good level of English is required; French and Spanish is a plus.
-Active participation and respect of the working framework are expected.
-Personal experience of mobility is a plus.
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🔑 Key Information
Activity dates
A total of 55 week(s) during the period 31/08/2026 to 30/08/2027
Activity location
46 rue de la République , Nîmes, 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
Education and training
Employment and entrepreneurship
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 15/07/2026 18:03
Project code
2026-1-FR02-ESC51-VTJ-000402793
🔗 Official Project Page
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/53032_en
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