Affordable Voluntary Service Projects in France

  France

• Other Cities in France: 
Bordeaux,  Rennes,  Clermont-Ferrand,  Le Puy-en-Velay,  Auzat,  Niort,  Veynes,  Fontanes,  Begard,  Arancou,  Gazaupouy,  Tayac,  Montaigu,  Dole,  La Borie,  Amoncourt,  Valence,  Les Herbiers,  Breteil

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: inquire for specific dates

Description: VFP offers over 3000 affordable, short-term voluntary service projects in 100+ countries, including over 400 in France. These international voluntary service projects are an opportunity to participate in meaningful community service while living and interacting in an intercultural environment. Work projects include: construction/renovation of low-income housing or community buildings, historic preservation, archeology; environmental projects such as trail building, environmental education, wildlife surveying, park maintenance, organic farming; social services working with children, the elderly, physically or mentally handicapped, refugees, minority groups, drug/alcohol recovery, AIDS education; as well as arts projects and festivals.

Most projects are limited to ages 18 and up and there are over 250 programs just for ages 15-17. International voluntary service projects are usually from May through September and are of 2 to 3 weeks in duration, although there are 200+ projects scheduled for the 'off-season.' A USD 300 per-project registration fee includes accommodation and food. There may be a small additional fee for projects in developing countries. Transportation is arranged and paid for by the volunteer. VFP offers a free newsletter which provides a clear picture of what the program is about including many photos of volunteers in action.

Highlights: Large choice of programs and locations. Affordable intercultural immersion-volunteers from at least four countries in every program.

Qualifications: None

Cost in US$: USD 300 - USD 500

Credit Available: yes

Salary / Pay: Make friends from many countries at every site. Help local communities and promote international goodwill.

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: A typical VFP volunteer is age 18-25 looking for an affordable program, they are usually a student and motivated to join other international volunteers at community service projects abroad.

Age Range: 15+

This Program is open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to France Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups of 12

Scholarships are Available. Please visit the VFP Webpage for Additional Information.

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

Volunteers For Peace, Inc. - International Voluntary Service's Mission Statement: Volunteers For Peace promotes International Voluntary Service as an effective means of intercultural education, service learning and community development. We provide projects where people from diverse backgrounds can work together to help overcome the need, violence and environmental challenges facing our planet. Our projects are truly a microcosm of a world where nations join together to improve life on our planet. They are a practical way to both prevent and resolve conflict. By participating in a voluntary service project, volunteers help sow the seeds of a better future for all life on the planet.

Year Founded: 1982