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ESC: Get a volunteering in the Cévennes (South of France) in social, cultural and youth projects

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About the project

ESC: Get a volunteering in the Cévennes (South of France) in social, cultural and youth projects

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

La MAISON DE L’EUROPE DE NÎMES est une association à but non lucratif créée en 1966 avec pour mission d’informer les citoyens sur l’histoire, les réalisations et l’avenir de l’Union européenne. En s’appuyant sur ses réseaux européens, elle crée des actions pédagogiques et des événements pour sensibiliser le grand public, notamment les jeunes, aux défis et enjeux de l’Union européenne et à la construction européenne. La Maison de l’Europe de Nîmes facilite également le montage d'événements européens par les entreprises, les collectivités territoriales ou les associations en les conseillant dans le montage de projet. Enfin, elle favorise la rencontre et la coopération entre les citoyens, les associations, les collectivités territoriales et les entreprises des pays européens. La Maison de l’Europe de Nîmes est soutenue financièrement par l’Union européenne, le Ministère français des Affaires européennes, et des collectivités territoriales de la Région Occitanie. Depuis 2013, la Maison de l’Europe de Nîmes est labellisée Centre d’Information Europe Direct par la Commission Européenne et ce label vient d'être renouvelé jusqu'en 2020. L’association est accréditée depuis juillet 2014 pour l’envoi, l’accueil et la coordination de jeunes âgés de 17 à 30 ans en Service Volontaire Européen (SVE) dans le cadre du programme Erasmus+ et maintenant dans le cadre du Corps Européen de Solidarité. L’équipe de la Maison de l'Europe de Nîmes est composée de 3 permanents et d'un service civique. Etant association, la Maison de l'Europe de Nîmes compte actuellement environ 200 membres dont une dizaine s'applique activement dans les projets européens et la vie associative. L’équipe est résolument européenne, venant de plusieurs pays européens et non-européens et maîtrisant plusieurs langues aisément.

💼 What the programme involves

The Epi de Mains association is a small organization based in the south of France in the middle mountains called “Les Cévennes”. This organization work is mainly around social and environmental projects. The association would like to host a volunteer for a long term project of 6 months at l’Espinas in the village of Ventalon-en-Cevennes, from March 2026 to August 2026. The volunteer will take part in the activities of the association like supporting the organization of cultural and social events, co-leading an intercultural youth project and help in communication on social media. Epi de Mains is an association created in 2008 and based in the hamlet of Espinas, at 910 meters of altitude, in heart of the Cevennes National Park (Lozère – 48). Since its creation, the founders have instilled in the association the spirit of collective interest and the preservation of the common good, like the environment. Epi de Mains, is a “Social Living Space” and a “Third Place”.

🏠 Accommodation on site

The volunteer's working time will be a maximum of 30 hours per week. The working time of the Epi de Mains association is flexible and must be adapted to events (activities and events often during weekends). In this case, the volunteer will have more free time during the week. His vacation plans should be arranged with his tutor at least one month in advance. Several accommodation possibilities will be provided to the volunteer, more or less isolated depending the needs of the volunteer. The amount of the monthly allowance €8/day for food + €8/day pocket money = €16/dayor approximately €480

🎒 Leisure activities

The aim of the project is to support the social, cultural and youth activities of the association during this long term of volunteering. The volunteer will start in March by helping the organization (logistics, communication, welcoming the publics…) of different social and cultural events such as the Carnival, the Free Market Day, games night… The volunteer will support the organization of youth projects and especially the preparation of a youth exchange during summer 2026. In summer 2025, the association organized the first phase of a french-german intercultural youth project

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: - Helping with the preparation of the French-German youth exchange on summer 2026 in Germany and being part of the team, - Support the youth rural projects, - Supporting the organization of cultural and social events, - Supporting the communication tools of the organization on social media, - Promoting intercultural events and meeting with international volunteers of other local structures, - Participation to the life of the association Candidates must speak fluent French. Skills in English and/or German will be most appreciated. Their motivation, their ability to bring enthusiasm during their mission, especially with young people and their understanding of pedagogy and animation will be important criteria. Taking initiatives and coming up with new ideas will be highly appreciated. The volunteer should have a sense for autonomy and an ecological awareness. As our association is engaged in ecological and social projects that can be seen as “alternative”, the volunteer should be openminded, curious and adaptable. The organization is located in an isolated mountainous area which means that the volunteer must have a driver's license and driving experience.
Deadline: 13/02/2026 12:00

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

FR49589

01/03/2026 → 31/08/2026

Closed
Volunteers registered 0 / 2
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Deadline: 13/02/2026

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

Ventalon en Cévennes, France

France

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Central European Standard Time

Local time: 22:22 (12/11/2026)

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English French