Fédération des Œuvres Laïques du Rhône et de la Métropole de Lyon
LYON, France
⭐️ Activity Title
Supporting ecological transition and environmental awareness
🌍 What is the European Solidarity Corps (ESC)? The ESC is the EU programme that funds young people aged 18–30 (up to 35 for humanitarian aid) to volunteer on solidarity projects across Europe, with travel, accommodation, food, insurance and monthly pocket money covered. This overview explains who can join, the project types, durations and how to apply. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/esc
🔷 Activity Details
Description
The volunteer will join the team of the School trips and Camps Department of the FOL69. The mission focuses on ecological transition, with a particular emphasis on identifying and collecting tools as well as good practices that can be implemented across the holiday centers managed by the FOL69. The volunteer will work with a wide range of audiences, including : permanent staff members, youth and other local partners. Their role will contribute to strengthening the federation’s ecological transition strategy and supporting the dissemination of sustainable practices within its different structures. Main tasks : • Identifying and documenting good environmental practices within FOL69 and its network. • Supporting the ecological transition strategy for the future Holiday camp managed by la FOL69. • Designing and facilitating eco‑awareness activities with teams, partners, and different audiences. • Encouraging green practices in FOL69’s office.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
The volunteer will live in a shared apartment with other young people in a student’s residence. The volunteer will have an individual room and access to a kitchen (with a food allowance). The residence is near a metro station. A public transportation card or a membership card for the city bike (Vélov’) will be provided. According to the ESC program, a small allowance will be provided for personal expenses.
Training during the activity
The volunteer will have access to linguistic support (online platform and French class depending on needs and availabilities). Also, they will attend to the trainings organised by the National Agency (on arrival training and mid-term training). The volunteer will have a tutor and and ESC coordinator. In addition, 3 following meetings with them, the tutor and ESC coordinator will be organized along their mission. A YouthPass training will be organized by FOL69.
Participant profile
This mission is ideal for someone who: - Is autonomous and able to take initiative. - Communicates easily with others and enjoys teamwork. - Is adaptable and comfortable in various environments (office work, field visits, meetings, workshops). - Shows a strong interest and sensitivity to ecological transition and sustainability. - Has a basic level of French to be able to communicate with the team and target groups. - Aged between 18 and 30 years old and legally residing in an EU member state or in a partner country of the ESC program.
✍️ How do you write a motivation letter for ESC and Erasmus+? Research the project first, then follow a five-part structure that shows motivation, relevant skills and learning goals. This guide includes a full annotated example, how to adapt it per activity, and the mistakes that cause rejection. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/esc-motivation-letter
💡 How do you prepare a strong Erasmus+ or ESC application? Read the call carefully, write specific motivation, show skills with examples, and state clear learning goals. This guide gives 10 practical tips plus the common mistakes that lead to rejection. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/erasmus-application-tips
🔑 Key Information
Activity dates
From 22/09/2026 to 29/06/2027
Activity location
20 rue françois garcin, LYON, 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
Environment and natural protection
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 14/09/2026 18:00
Project code
2025-1-FR02-ESC51-VTJ-000346389
⚖️ What's the difference between ESC and Erasmus+? The ESC is for volunteering and solidarity, while Erasmus+ is broad learning mobility (study, training, youth exchanges). This guide compares age, funding, duration and application route, and includes a "choose this if…" decision guide. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/esc-vs-erasmus
🔗 Official Project Page
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/54200_en
🔐 How do you register on the ESC Portal? You create an EU Login with two-factor authentication, then complete your profile on the official ESC Portal. This step-by-step guide also fixes common problems like "0 opportunities" and the country-list lock. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/register-esc-portal
🩺 What insurance do ESC volunteers get? Every ESC volunteer gets free group insurance (currently Henner) that complements the EHIC and covers medical, accident, hospitalisation, liability and travel. This guide explains what's insured, the coverage period (home-to-return plus two months) and how your organisation enrols you. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/esc-insurance
🌍 What is ESC Humanitarian Aid Volunteering? It's the ESC strand (EVHAC) that sends people aged 18–35 to work full-time in countries outside the EU, after mandatory two-stage training. This guide details the training, the application steps and what's covered. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/esc-humanitarian-aid-volunteering
💰 Is ESC volunteering fully funded? Yes for core costs: travel is reimbursed by distance band (€28–1,735+), and accommodation, food, local transport, insurance, language support and daily pocket money are covered. This guide gives the official 2026 figures and the honest travel-band caveat — note there is no salary. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/is-esc-fully-funded
