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ESC: Voluntary project with elderly people (near Strasbourg)

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

About the project

ESC: Voluntary project with elderly people (near Strasbourg)

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

La Fondation Sonnenhof est une structure médico-sociale qui accueille depuis plus de 140 ans des personnes handicapées mentales, de tous âges, de tout degré de handicap mental, celui-ci pouvant être associé à des handicaps physiques ou sensoriels, ainsi que des maladies mentales ou troubles du comportement. Elle a été fondée par des pasteurs protestants au XIXème siècle et reste toujours ancrée dans ces valeurs, avec une large ouverture œcuménique, autant dans l'accueil que dans la prise en charge. Elle considère que «chaque vie est une lumière » (devise de la Fondation), et considère chaque personne dans sa globalité. Elle assure un suivi éducatif et social, médical et psychologique de chaque personne qu'elle prend en charge. Il y a actuellement plus de 700 personnes handicapées mentales qui sont suivies par la Fondation par plus de 550 personnes salariées. C'est un établissement résolument ouvert (il n'y a ni gardien, ni barrière à l'entrée : les habitants de Bischwiller et Oberhoffen, les deux localités voisines, peuvent traverser librement la Fondation par l'ancienne route intégrée dans le Sonnenhof). Cette ouverture se manifeste aussi par l'intégration de résidents dans des activités et des associations locales (clubs sportifs, 3ème âge …) et dans la vie ordinaire (commerces, restaurants …). La Fondation gère 25 établissements répartis sur 9 communes dans lesquelles les résidents sont accueillis suivant leur âge et leur autonomie. Les fonctions administratives, techniques et financières sont centralisées au siège à Bischwiller.

💼 What the programme involves

The volunteer will work with elderly people in a retirement home in Bischwiller (close to Strasbourg): - Create and take part in activities (music, creative workshops, games, themed evenings, movie nights, DIY, gymnastics etc.) - Go along with residents on outings (going to cultural activites outside, going on strolls, but also going to the hairdresser or to other appointments) - Provide some time for discussion, newspaper reading and to increase their social life The volunteer can suggest projects according to their interests

🏠 Accommodation on site

The projects hosts each year two volunteers. Each volunteer will be accommodated in a single studio appartment Food will be provided by the placement

🎒 Leisure activities

The volunteer will take part in three seminars organised by the lead organisation, and two seminars organised by the ESC Agency.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: No prior experience are needed for this activity, excepted being motivated to work with elderly people. The basics of french is a plus to communicate with the host organisation.
Deadline: 31/07/2026 23:59

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

FR53154

01/09/2026 → 31/07/2027

Closed
Volunteers registered 0 / 2
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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

67240 Bischwiller, France

France

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Central European Summer Time

Local time: 21:42 (12/11/2026)

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English French