Emmaus Summer Volunteering

  France

• Montpellier: 
Montpellier
• Lyon: 
Lyon

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: June - September

Description: Emmaus Summer Volunteering is an opportunity to (re)find the true meaning of sharing and solidarity within communities where we can commit ourselves in the long term. Volunteers are asked to stay a minimum of 8 days, but are encouraged to stay longer in order to experience all aspects of the association, to participate in its solidarity actions, development projects and cultural events.

Day to day tasks involve the restoration and reselling of donated goods. The fruits of the community's actions contribute to the development of the association and to finance solidarity actions destined to people in difficulty.

Highlights: The program brings together people from all over the world to discover what Emmaus is about. Volunteers are able to explore the area, meet new people, particpate in the organisation of cultural events such as festivals, concerts and debates.

Due the association's diversity, it provides inter-cultural exchanges and a great opportunity to increase cultural awareness.

For language students, the volunteer scheme is a great way to meet with others and practice speaking and even debating in French.

Qualifications: No qualifications necessary

Cost in US$: 0

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Volunteers must be at least 18 and are asked to stay a minimum of 8 days. There are no specific language, educational or experience requirements as the project is international and open to all. Volunteers are expected to work and participate within the community and the work of the association.

Age Range: Participants must be at least 18 years old.

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to France Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of the entire community

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Emmaus Summer Volunteering's Mission Statement: Emmaus allows everyone to (re)find the true meaning of the words sharing and solidarity within communities where we can commit ourselves. Emmaus Volunteering is an opportunity to discover this alternative of life, work and commitment. The project involves the recovering and re-selling of goods. The fruits of the community's activity contribute to the development of the shelter but also finance solidarity actions destined to people in difficulty and to its partner associations.

Year Founded: 1996