ESC: European Ambassador of volunteering - Corum Saint-Jean, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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European Voluntary Service
Social work
Environment
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About the project
ESC: European Ambassador of volunteering - Corum Saint-Jean, Clermont-Ferrand, France
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Concordia is a French non-governmental and non-profit making organization, founded in 1950 with the aim to promote international exchanges of young volunteers. Concordia's objectives are :
- To contribute to the social life of communities through bringing together volunteers from different countries/regions and backgrounds ;
- To facilitate European and international mobility and exchange of ideas, through international exchanges in order to develop knowledge, mutual understanding and peace.
- To promote an educative project, encouraging an active citizenship of people for a democratic, united and participatory society.
Concordia is a member of the Alliance of European voluntary service organizations, of the Coordinating Committee for International Voluntary Service (CCIVS –UNESCO), of the National Committee of Youth and Popular Education, and of Cotravaux (Coordination of French Voluntary Work organisations). Concordia has the approval of the French Ministry of Youth and Sports.
Concordia has its headquarters in Paris and eleven regional delegations, including the Auvergne delegation, located in Clermont-Ferrand, coordinating projects in all Auvergne territory, including :
- Organizing international volunteers workcamps ;
- Sending, hosting and coordinating European Solidarity Corps projects ;
- Working within the framework of the French Civic Service program ;
- Organizing Youth Exchanges and Mobility of Youth Workers projects.
💼 What the programme involves
The volunteer will work with youngster with "Corum Saint-Jean", in a youth residence located in Clermont-Fd (Auvergne, France). His/her main role will be to introduce European dimension and “intercultural opening-up” to the actions of the organisation, and especially
The idea is to raise awareness of local youngsters on European countries and focus on environmental issues such as ‘raising awareness of eco-friendly practices’
You can find more information in a call for participants, please follow the link : https://canva.link/twvzarugu3lhpmw
Please note that to apply for this project you need to fill in the application form, withouth this your application will not be considered! To do so, please, follow the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqMP7qa9eJ7Y9lGpi0DhsvSs4UwOLezOp0G26eq_33RNZLlw/viewform?usp=sf_link
🏠 Accommodation on site
The volunteer will live in a shared apartment with other volunteers in Clermont-Ferrand. He/she will have a furnished room. The apartment has 4 bedrooms, a kitchen, a bathroom, 2WC and a living room; it is equipped and furnished to ensure a comfortable stay (washing machine, internet connection, etc.). Accommodation, services and expenses are 100% covered by Concordia. Financial support will be provided to cover expenses for food (9€ per day). Apart from that, the volunteer will receive pocket money (8€ per day).
🎒 Leisure activities
The volunteer will take part in two trainings organized by the National Agency: one at the arrival and another one in mid-term. During 3 to 5 days, this will give you the opportunity to meet other volunteers and to have a support for your volunteering project (introduction to the Program and French culture).
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profile: We are searching for an active and motivated person with the following qualities:
- Interest for environmental issues - Interest to work with yougsters and with an animation team - Adaptation, to be communicative and willing to approach different audiences - Convinced by non-formal education principles and benefits - Speak English and/or French and interested to learn French - Motivated to become a facilitator for European projects, international work camps and to co-lead a group of international volunteers
Deadline: 12/08/2026 23:00
Deadline: 12/08/2026 23:00
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 ?
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.
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.
Interested in this project? Create your account and apply online.
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01/09/2026 → 30/08/2027
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Deadline: 12/08/2026
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
Clermont-Ferrand, France
France
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)
Timezone
Central European Summer Time
Local time: 22:22 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🏠 Accommodation
Collective
🗣️ Languages spoken
English
French