🌍 Volunteer in France with the European Solidarity Corps – Build Intergenerational Connections & Fight Social Isolation! 🇫🇷

💫 About the Project

Join Les Petits Frères des Pauvres, one of France’s most respected humanitarian associations, and take part in a mission that truly changes lives. The project “Let’s Fight Social Isolation Thanks to Intergenerational Links!” invites young Europeans to the warm coastal town of La Seyne-sur-Mer, near the Mediterranean Sea, to bring joy, companionship, and solidarity to elderly people living alone.

This project focuses on building intergenerational friendships and combating loneliness — one of the biggest social challenges of our time. Volunteers will form bonds with elderly residents, support digital literacy, organise social events, and help create a stronger sense of belonging and connection in the community.

You’ll become part of a large network of 15,000 volunteers and 600 professionals who dedicate their time to ensuring no elderly person feels forgotten.

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🏡 Project Overview

• Project Type: European Solidarity Corps – Individual Volunteering
• Host Organisation: Les Petits Frères des Pauvres
• Location: La Seyne-sur-Mer, France
• Project Duration: 12 January 2026 – 31 August 2026
• Project Code: 2024-1-FR02-ESC51-VTJ-000236534

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🤝 Volunteer Tasks & Responsibilities

As a volunteer, you will take part in diverse and meaningful activities designed to create intergenerational bonds and reduce social isolation, such as:

• Visiting and accompanying elderly people to offer companionship and emotional support
• Organising social and cultural events, including games, walks, and gatherings
• Helping seniors use digital tools (smartphones, tablets, computers) to connect with family and friends
• Collaborating on community initiatives to raise awareness about loneliness and inclusion
• Assisting in intergenerational workshops with local youth and volunteers

You’ll work alongside experienced staff and volunteers who will guide you and support your personal growth throughout the project.

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🍽️ Accommodation, Food & Allowances

• 🏠 Accommodation provided at “La Villa des Fleurs”, a beautiful seaside property owned by the organisation.
• 🛏️ Shared apartment for two volunteers with kitchen, living area, and garden.
• 🌊 Located just five minutes from the beach — an ideal place for reflection and relaxation.
• 💶 Monthly pocket money and food allowance totalling €530.
• 🚍 Local transportation costs are fully covered.

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🧠 Training & Mentorship

You’ll receive comprehensive support through:

• Regular on-site guidance from staff and mentors
• On-arrival and mid-term training sessions provided by the French National Agency
• Specialised workshops across France — a great chance to meet other volunteers and explore new regions
• Continuous supervision to help you integrate into the local community and develop new skills

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👥 Participant Profile

We’re looking for 2 motivated volunteers aged 18–30 who are:

• Compassionate, empathetic, and enjoy spending time with people — especially the elderly
• Interested in social work, community service, and human connection
• Able to hold a basic conversation in French and motivated to improve
• Open-minded, adaptable, and eager to contribute to intergenerational solidarity

No specific qualifications are required — just kindness, curiosity, and a willingness to make a difference.

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🌍 Eligible Countries

🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇭🇷 Croatia, 🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇪🇪 Estonia, 🇫🇮 Finland, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇭🇺 Hungary, 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇮🇹Italy, 🇱🇹 Lithuania, 🇱🇺 Luxembourg, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇪🇸 Spain

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🕒 Application Deadline

📅 8 December 2025

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📩 Application Link

Apply directly via the official ESC portal:
🔗 https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/48877_en

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