ESC: Let's fight social isolation thanks to intergenerational links! (Orléans)

Name: ESC: Let's fight social isolation thanks to intergenerational links! (Orléans)
Start: 2026-01-05
End: 2026-07-31
Location: Orléans, France

Code: 48974 Copied

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

About the project

📝 Detailed information

💼 What the programme involves

Like hundreds of young people before you, who had a fantastic experience with our elderly, join our association to be part of this beautiful solidarity chain! Your main goal will be to brighten the lives of lonely elderly individuals. How? By leading workshops to raise awareness about combating ageism in schools, visiting the elderly, forming friendships, engaging in intergenerationnal projects, introducing them to digital tools, proposing new social activities... You’ll be part of a diverse team of French volunteers. Join us and make a meaningful impact! We want to allow 1 young European to have a memorable and exciting experience of volunteering within a well-known organization where staff and volunteers work alongside! In France, we are already a solidarity chain of 15 000 volunteers and 600 staff! But the challenge is huge: in France, 1 older adult out of 4 is isolated… Let’s create a world where no elderly person feels alone! We look forward to welcoming you!

🏠 Accommodation on site

Orléans, located on the banks of the Loire River, is a city renowned for its rich heritage and proximity to the region's famous castles. Just one hour from Paris by train, it charms visitors with its pleasant living environment, combining historical heritage, vast green spaces, and a dynamic nightlife. Single room in a shared apartment located in the center of Orléans, a stone's throw from the famous cathedral, shared with other European and/or international volunteers. Office location : 17 Ter rue Croix de Malte in Orléans.

🎒 Leisure activities

You will benefit from dedicated trainings during all the year (it takes place in different cities in France: it is a great occasion to discover France and to meet with other volunteers from every age!). - You will take part in the trainings organized by the French National Agency ('On-arrival' and 'Mid-term'). - Supervision and advices will be provided by experimented staff and volunteers. - Conditions will be created to help you to fit-in well in your new environment and to get to meet other young people.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: The mission is perfect for someone who: 1/ likes being in contact with people in general, and elderly and teenagers in particular 2/ wants to feel useful, wants to give and is ready to receive 3/ is able to have a basic conversation in French and have the will to progress 4/ is open-minded and wants to acquire social, intercultural and personal skills >>> TO APPLY: click on "APPLY" and explain in few sentences why you are motivated by this project! Discover here the testimonies of previous volunteers: https://youtu.be/qecZ3WBjY_U
Deadline: 15/12/2025 12:05

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.

Interested in this project? Create your account and apply online.

📅 Available sessions

FR48974

05/01/2026 → 31/07/2026

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Deadline: 15/12/2025

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

Orléans, France

France

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Central European Standard Time

Local time: 21:52 (12/11/2026)

🛡️ Before you leave

Security information

📞 Contact us

[email protected]

+32 2 888 67 13

Contact form

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English French