🇫🇷 ESC Volunteering in France 🎨 Socio Cultural Activities for Teenagers at a Youth Centre 🌱

Description

In Quintin, small town in rural Brittany, the MJC (Youth and Cultural Centre) offers a wide range of activities, led by the association's volunteers and/or professional instructors. More than 40 creative, cultural, sporting and leisure activities are available. The volunteer will :

- Take part in the day-to-day running of out-of-school activities for teenagers 11–17, and help organise and support artistic, cultural and sporting activities and projects, as well as initiatives promoting active citizenship, ecological transition and sustainable development.

- Take part in activities and workshops in schools, covering topics such as living together, media literacy, fake news, artistic expression and other related themes.

- Get involved in the daily life of the MJC (Youth and Cultural Centre), including community and civic events open to everyone, working alongside the MJC's volunteers and staff.

Accommodation, food and transport arrangements

Accommodation: You will be provided with your own apartment in Quintin, the town where you will be volunteering.

Transport: You will receive transport assistance, including a bus pass and the possibility of renting an electric bike.

Social life: Regular opportunities to meet other volunteers and take part in group activities and events will be organised.

Training during the activity

Learning French: French language classes will be offered at the MJC.

Training opportunities for volunteers and staff: You will have the opportunity to take part in training sessions offered to the MJC's volunteers and staff. These may cover topics such as preventing gender-based and sexual violence, media literacy and fake news, and the use of the MJC's tools and resources.

You will also be invited to attend seminars and other professional events related to your volunteering activities.

You may also request additional training of your choice, subject to approval.

Participant profile

No specific qualifications or previous experience are required for this volunteering opportunity. What matters most to us is your motivation and willingness to get involved. The volunteering activities can be adapted to your profile, interests and the areas you feel most passionate about. An interest in non-formal education and the values and mission of the MJC network would be an advantage.

Activity details

Activity type

Individual volunteering

Activity dates

From 04/01/2027 to 04/09/2027

Location

Rue de la Fosse Mallard , Quintin, France

Deadline

31/12/2026

Project code

2026-1-FR02-ESC51-VTJ-000400994

Topics

Looking for participants from

26 countries can apply. The activity takes place in 🇫🇷 France.