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ESC: Europe in Mimizan !

Code: 46371 Copied

France European Voluntary Service Social work European Voluntary Service Social work Fixed dates

About the project

ESC: Europe in Mimizan !

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

1 - First, the definition of WIPSEE: The name WIPSEE is a contraction of several words which represent the heart of its activity and its values: World : Wipsee is open to Europe and to International community to support and conduct exchange projects and partnerships. Innovation :Wipsee aims to develop innovative actions and to participate in the creation of original concepts around youth education, integration, entrepreneurship, volonteering Project :guided by the political orientations of the local and the international, Wipsee works to implement projects that meet the specific needs and expectations of individuals, businesses and institutions Solidarity : Wipsee is committed to everyone with a concern for equal opportunities and respect for the human being, in a Social and Solidarity Economy approach. Exchange:One of Wipsee's strategic missions is to develop skills through intercultural, professional, educational and institutional exchanges. Wipsee is committed by its actions and its operations to be part of a sustainable development approach to meet the ecological challenges. Ecology : In order to achieve this we will follow the 2030 SDGs agenda (Sustainable Development Goals), we want our actions to take into account sustainable development, nature conservation, anti-waste, gender equality. 2 - WIPSEE missions WIPSEE is governed by the law of July 1, 1901 (non-profit organisation), by the values ​​of the Social and Solidarity Economy (ESUS Label obtained) and by the values ​​of Youth and Popular Education. As stipulated in its statutes, the association aims to: 1.Support individual Mobility projects 2.Support the strategies of openness to Europe and International of the institutions and companies from the “Landes” to promote local development, the acquisition of skills, the circulation of information 3.Help the territorial operators in their steps of set-up and submission of financing files 4.Inform and train local operators and individuals 3 - The lines of action and actions to date: 4 words to summarize the following concrete actions: mobility, strategy, partnership and information/training: -propose or organize internships, volunteer missions, integration projects... -set up projects for the exchange of young people, adults with OFAJ, Erasmus + etc. -host delegations, transnational groups in seminars, traineships, study visits, formations.. -advising and training in intercultural, modern languages (French and host country languages), project engineering, management of transnational partnerships, European policies..., -creating innovative actions in animation, pedagogy... -to organize events, conferences, debates... on civic rights, international solidarity, gender equality, ecological transition, employment, transversal skills, social and solidarity economy, modern languages.. -to support structures to carry out projects of European and international scope -offer fun, digital and and supportive training for children, associations, Third-place, Youth Service on Languages, civic rights, tolerance, Interculturality, European Wealth, Local and International Solidarity

💼 What the programme involves

Join Us for an Unforgettable Volunteering Experience in Mimizan, France You will be part of a duo of European volunteers, actively involved in the Children and Youth Department of the Town Hall. Together, you will take part in various activities and city-wide events, and you'll be encouraged to develop your own personal projects and share your ideas. Your Main Missions Promote European mobility and citizenship among young people -Make language practice more accessible -Facilitate cross-border youth meetups -Organize and animate cultural activities +Run language cafés and intercultural workshops -Support the Youth Municipal Council (11–15 years) in leading local initiatives -Co-host workshops in schools, youth centers, and during public events -Share your culture and traditions with children (ages 3–11) through fun, engaging activities -Create content for social media related to youth and European opportunities -More depending on you !

🏠 Accommodation on site

You’ll be housed in a private apartment close to all amenities and just a short walk from the beach. You will also have: A shared common room for cooking and socializing Wi-Fi access A bike for getting around town and join the mission office. A regional bus pass to visit during free time You will receive pocket money and money for food

🎒 Leisure activities

ESC arrival training ( organised by the Erasmus National Agency) - ESC mid-term training ( organised by the Erasmus National Agency) Online training to keep on learning french Different training will be proposed during the mission to help you win new skills.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: We’re Looking for Someone Who Is... -Enthusiastic and creative -Open-minded and interested in different cultures -Eager to get involved and carry out projects -With at least a basic level of French to be able to communicate with our target public
Deadline: 30/06/2025 14:00

ℹ️ Additional information

The project is implemented under the European Solidarity Corps Programme, financed by the European Commission.
The participating organisations have to be mindful of these needs as they are responsible for providing a respectful and trusting hosting environment. At the same time, the organisations participating in the initiative devote a great deal of time, energy and resources to set up a high-quality activity; they should therefore expect that European Solidarity Corps participants show a similar level of respect for the local communities and the people that are directly concerned by the activities (https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/mission_en).
What do we provide ?
  • Training before and after the project
  • Health insurance during your project
  • round-trip travel reimbursement
  • accommodation and food
  • pocket money
  • language course
  • Return Week-end
  • Youth Pass and SVI international Volunteer passport

Before applying for this volunteering project, you need to enroll yourself at European Solidarity Corps Platform (https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity_en) and specify your European Solidarity Corps Participant Number (PRN).
This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label.
Contact the ESC coordinator at +32 2 888 67 13 to get more informations.

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📅 Available sessions

FR46371

08/09/2025 → 30/06/2026

Closed
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Deadline: 30/06/2025

ℹ️ Key information

Age required

18–30 years old

Solidarity donation

0.00 EUR

French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).

📍 Location

2 Av. de la Gare, 40200 Mimizan, France

France

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Central European Summer Time

Local time: 21:12 (12/11/2026)

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English French