🇫🇷🌿🐝 European Solidarity Corps Individual Volunteering in France – Protecting Biodiversity through Environmental Action, Education & Community Outreach in Carcassonne 🇫🇷✨

Intro
A hands-on European Solidarity Corps volunteering opportunity is open in southern France for young people from Italy who are motivated to protect biodiversity while engaging in environmental education and community outreach. This project takes place in Carcassonne and combines outdoor environmental work with awareness-raising activities in schools and community spaces.

Project Overview
Volunteers will work in a mixed international team together with French Service Civique volunteers, combining practical nature-based activities with educational actions aimed at the local community.
🌳 Planting trees and hedges in natural and semi-urban areas
🐞 Observing, monitoring, and documenting local biodiversity
📚 Delivering environmental education and awareness activities
🏫 Working in schools and community centres, especially in socially disadvantaged neighbourhoods
🤝 Daily teamwork in a small group and participation in larger collective activities with other volunteers

Activity Dates
26 January 2026 – 30 June 2026
Total duration: 21 weeks

Application Deadline
📅 Application Deadline: 06 January 2026 (23:59)

Eligible Countries
Italy 🇮🇹
This opportunity is exclusively open to Italian applicants.

What Is Covered
🏠 Accommodation in a youth residence shared with other European volunteers (single rooms)
🍽️ Monthly food allowance
💶 Monthly pocket money for personal expenses
✈️ Full reimbursement of travel costs between Italy and France
🩺 Health insurance covered by the European Solidarity Corps programme

Training and Support
📘 Pre-departure training in Italy
📘 On-arrival training in France
📘 Possible mid-term training during the project
🌍 Thematic trainings on environmental protection, citizenship, and European values
🤝 Continuous mentoring and support from a tutor and the host organisation team

Who Can Apply
👤 Aged between 18–30
🌿 Strong motivation to work in nature and on biodiversity protection
🎤 Interest in environmental education and awareness-raising activities
🤝 Comfortable working in a team with French and international volunteers
🗣️ Basic knowledge of French and interest in improving language skills are appreciated
📄 Application materials must be submitted in English or French

Location
The activity takes place in Carcassonne, a historic city in southern France surrounded by natural landscapes and known for its strong local community initiatives.

Application Method
Application Link: https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/49421_en

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