ESC: Roots of Change

Name: ESC: Roots of Change
Start: 2026-08-31
End: 2027-07-29
Location: Saint-Martin-Boulogne, France

Code: 52997 Copied

France European Voluntary Service Social work Environment Culture European Voluntary Service Social work +2 Fixed dates

About the project

📝 Detailed information

💼 What the programme involves

The volunteer will join local community centres and support activities that bring together social inclusion, environmental sustainability and healthy food. Working alongside local residents of all ages, they will help organise workshops, community events and awareness-raising activities on topics such as sustainable lifestyles, recycling and upcycling, urban gardening, healthy and affordable cooking, food waste reduction, and responsible consumption. The volunteer will be encouraged to share ideas, traditions and sustainable practices from their own country while learning from the local community. They will contribute to creating inclusive spaces where people can meet, exchange experiences and develop practical solutions for everyday environmental and social challenges. The volunteer will also promote European values and mobility opportunities, take part in intercultural activities, and help strengthen community engagement through solidarity, participation and cooperation.

🏠 Accommodation on site

The volunteer will be selected for this mission. He/she will share a two-bedroom apartment located in the town center of Saint-Martin-Boulogne near shops and public transports. The volunteers will receive an allowance of 450€ for food, and pocket money. Bellidée will provide a bus card (for transport in the Communauté d'Agglomération du Boulonnais) and a train card (for transport in the Hauts-de-France region). They will also have free access to all the services of Bellidée (sports, cultural events, etc.).

🎒 Leisure activities

The volunteer will have to assist to the two training sessions organized by the French National Agency. She/He will also be able to participate to trainings organized by Bellidée. The volunteer will have access to the EU Academy platform and will have courses with a local volunteer to help her/him to learn French.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: We are looking for someone curious, motivated and willing to engage with local communities on ecological and social topics. The volunteer should be open-minded, proactive, and eager to share ideas and practices from their own culture, while co-creating solutions with others. A strong interest in sustainability, community work, or European values is welcome. The ability to work both independently and in a team will be essential, as the volunteer will take part in collective actions and local events with various partners.
Deadline: 31/07/2026 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.

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

📅 Available sessions

FR52997

31/08/2026 → 29/07/2027

Closed

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Deadline: 31/07/2026

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

Saint-Martin-Boulogne, France

France

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Central European Summer Time

Local time: 21:17 (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