ESC: Sociocultural Volunteering

Name: ESC: Sociocultural Volunteering
Start: 2026-03-16
End: 2026-07-31
Location: Marmande, France

Code: 49689 Copied

France European Voluntary Service Social work Environment Education Culture European Voluntary Service Social work +3 Fixed dates

About the project

📝 Detailed information

💼 What the programme involves

The Youth Info Center in Marmande, a semi-rural town near Bordeaux, is looking for one dynamic volunteer for the Sociocultural and Communication mission (Mid march to the end of july 2026). The ideal volunteer is enthusiastic, enjoys public speaking, and is eager to share their culture through creative and community activities. Tasks include: - Supporting workshops (technology, arts, languages, cooking) and cultural events - Promoting initiatives like the "Summer neighborhoods" - Managing social media and creating multimedia content to share an intercultural perspective. The volunteer will develop a personal project and promote European mobility. French courses will help with integration. This mission suits individuals who thrive on communication and creativity and love simple rural lifestyle. This opportunity offers a unique chance to engage in meaningful activities and make a lasting impact.

🏠 Accommodation on site

The volunteer will share a fully furnished flat with one other volunteer. The flat is well-equipped, featuring a private bedroom, a shared bathroom, a living room, and a kitchen. A bike will be provided for easy access to the town center. The volunteer will receive a monthly allowance for personal expenses, as well as a food allowance. Special support will be provided to encourage participation in sports, cultural or community activities. Marmande offers a relaxed, semi-rural lifestyle with ample open spaces. Volunteers can enjoy simple pleasures such as sports, cinema, and local dining.

🎒 Leisure activities

Volunteers will participate in seminars available throughout their stay to meet peers and learn about ESC They will gain insight into municipal operations their missions. Regular follow-ups with the project coordinator will support the Youthpass certificate. Volunteers will also receive training in presentation and facilitation skills, with a focus on oral communication and intercultural engagement. French language courses will be provided to help them integrate and improve communication. A local mentor will offer additional support with integration and making friends.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: We are looking for a young person aged 18-30 from an EU country. The ideal volunteer is sociable, eager to share their culture, and interested in the French language. They should enjoy a peaceful, rural lifestyle, appreciating simple pleasures like outdoor activities, local dining, and community events. Prior knowledge of French isn’t required, but motivation to learn is essential to connect with the community. The volunteer should be open-minded, ready to engage with locals, enthusiastic about integrating into a small-town environment, and comfortable speaking in public to share their experiences and ideas with different audiences.
Deadline: 20/02/2026 18:00

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

FR49689

16/03/2026 → 31/07/2026

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Deadline: 20/02/2026

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

47200 Marmande, France

France

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Central European Standard Time

Local time: 21:10 (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