International Volunteers
// destinations - France
FACT FILE
- Population: 60.7 million
- Capital: Paris
- Major languages: French
- Major religions: Christianity
- Monetary unit: Euro
PARTNER ORGANISATIONS
- CBF - Compagnons Batisseurs France http://www.compagnonsbatisseurs-grandsud.org/
Since 1953, Compagnons Batisseurs has united people who want to act together
to bring about a greater social justice in this world. The main way they achieve this is through International Voluntary Workcamps.
- Concordia France http://www.concordia-association.org/
Concordia was created in 1950 and is a well established non profit making NGO, committed to international voluntary service. It is a democratic organisation that encourages active involvement of its volunteers and members. The focus of Concordia’s work is on promoting international youth exchange through short-term international volunteer projects.
- JR - Jeunesse et Reconstruction http://www.volontariat.org/
Jeunesse et Reconstruction is a non-political, non-denominational organisation whose main aim is to bring international people together to work for a common goal. This they have been doing for many years now by running international workcamps in France.
- SJ - Solidarites Jeunesses http://www.solidaritesjeunesses.org/
Solidarites Jeunesses is the French branch of Youth Action for Peace (YAP), formerly known as Christian Movement for Peace. It is a non-governmental, non-profit making organization dedicated to fighting against social injustice and racism and to fight for peace and the protection of the environment.
- UNAREC http://www.unarec.org/
UNAREC Etudes et Chantiers aims to develop the participation of volunteers in society and works closely alongside local authorities and people when organising International Volunteer Projects.
TYPES OF PROGRAMMES
- Standard, MTV
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- Visa: not required.
- Arrival info: date of arrival is the start date scheduled for the project.
- Other: a selection of projects is open to volunteers aged 16 and 17. For some projects volunteers must have a basic or good understanding of French; please check the special requirements in each project description.