ESC: Supporting the development of eco-citizenship actions
Code: 36235 Copied
France
European Voluntary Service
Environment
European Voluntary Service
Environment
Fixed dates
About the project
ESC: Supporting the development of eco-citizenship actions
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
The Maison des Jeunes et de la Culture (MJC) de Persan is a popular education association created in 1965.
Its purpose is to promote the autonomy and development of people, to provide everyone with access to education and culture, so that everyone can participate in the construction of a more united society. It offers people, young people and adults alike, the opportunity to become aware of their abilities, to develop their personality and to prepare themselves to become active and responsible citizens of a living community.
The MJC de Persan is developing a project where culture, from performing arts to multimedia, has an important place. 23 employees, 7 of whom are permanent, work alongside about fifteen volunteers to bring the project to life. The activities are organized around 4 main axes: a youth animation center 12-17 years old, a digital pole with a shared production workshop (of the Fab Lab type), a cultural and events pole with a program of shows for the young people, and a center of around twenty cultural and leisure activities.
💼 What the programme involves
-Support the functioning of the shared garden (sowing, gardening, cleaning, watering)
-Participating in educational workshops about gardening and sustainable development
-Raising awareness among the population to an eco-responsible approach
-Propose and lead zero-waste workshops such as homemade product making (e.g., solid shampoo, soap, household products...)
-Participate in the project of greening the building's exteriors
-Contribute to the establishment of a series of lectures, documentaries, and debates on eco-citizenship issues and promote them to the public (members, users, residents...)
-Assist the animation teams during specific times of welcoming young people and families, such as language cafes and themed activities.
Promote European mobility to the young people welcomed at the MJC through meetings, exchange sessions, and sharing advice…
Participate in the association's activities (concerts, shows, thematic committees...)
🏠 Accommodation on site
The volunteer will work approx. 30 hours per week. 5 days a week with 2 days-off per week.
You will stay with a family of two parents and a child, you will have your own room with a private bathroom,and an access to the kitchen
You will have a transportation card that will give you an access to local transports in Ile de France.
🎒 Leisure activities
1.The first weeks will be devoted to discovering the host structure,the missions of MJC Persan as well as the integration of each volunteer into their new environment and their installation
2.Training of each volunteer; setting up and accomplishment of missions for the duration of the project (preparation and organization of the different actions, participation in project management)
3.Assessment and preparation for the return of each volunteer; support in their future project; Project evaluation
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profile: -Young people from 18 to 30 who are interested in exploring France and participating in an environmental project.
-Interested in the topic ofclimate change, zero-waste practices, gardening, eco-responsibility, and more.
-Experience working in the environmental field is appreciated but not required. What is most important to us is personal motivation.
-You like to work in a team and have a basic understanding of French (A2/B1 level)
-Motivation for European projects and international workcamps;
Deadline: Application deadline: 01/08/2023
Deadline: Application deadline: 01/08/2023
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.
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FR36235
13/09/2023 → 31/05/2024
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Deadline: 01/08/2023
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
90 Av. Gaston Vermeire, 95340 Persan, France
France
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)
Timezone
Central European Standard Time
Local time: 21:18 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🏠 Accommodation
Collective
🗣️ Languages spoken
English
French