I am a student
at university
INTERNATIONAL CORPORATE VOLUNTEER
For those who wish to gain work experience abroad
Profile:
18 to 28 years old and be of French nationality or a national of a country of the European Economic Area.
Duration:
from 6 to 24 months
Compensation:
760,57€/month + bonus according to certain missions or certain countries
Erasmus+
All students enrolled in a higher education institution are eligible for Erasmus+ mobility. Mobility for studies or internships can be carried out from the first year of study.
It offers students the opportunity to spend time abroad, thus enabling them to strengthen their knowledge of foreign languages and cultures, their sense of citizenship and belonging to the European Union, as well as their skills and interpersonal skills.
This mobility experience can be carried out in more than 200 countries.
The duration of Erasmus+ mobility is 2 to 12 months maximum per study cycle. Shorter physical mobilities, ranging from 5 to 30 days, are possible if combined with virtual activities. These are the so-called hybrid mobilities.
The monthly salary received by the student is between 200 and 600 € per month for studies. Between 350€ and 700€ for an internship.
French-German Youth Office (FGYO)
Franco-German Volunteering:
The Franco-German Volunteer Service (FGVS) is a social and personal commitment that will allow you to carry out tasks of general interest within an associative structure, a school or higher education institution or a territorial community.
The benefits of FGVS:
• Spend between 10 and 12 months in Germany
• Have the opportunity to improve their language and intercultural skills
• Acquire professional skills
• Discover a new culture
• Commit to society
The VFA is conducted in a very specific framework:
• You have a double status and are recognized as a volunteer in the French Civic Service Agency and the IJFD on the German side
• Volunteering starts in September and lasts between 10 and 12 months
• The hourly load is 35 hours per week maximum
• You are entitled to 2 days of leave per month
• You benefit from an allowance from the Civil Service Agency (558.17 euros/month at 16/01/2024) as well as a monthly additional benefit provided by the structure that welcomes you ( 114.85 euros min. at 16/01/2024)
• You will benefit from 25 days of training, divided into 4 intercultural and pedagogical support seminars. Transport costs are covered.
To be able to do a Franco-German Volunteer, you must:
• Be between 18 and 25 years old; some associations accept people under 18
• Reside in France permanently
• Have a level of German equivalent to A2/B1.
International volunteering in companies
VIE is a civic service performed abroad.
The tasks entrusted include:
• Culture
• Environment
• Humanitarian
You can apply for a VIE with one of the following companies or organizations:
• French company abroad
• Foreign company linked to a French company by a partnership agreement
• Foreign agency engaged in cooperation with France. In this case, the VIE must be a mission of economic cooperation.
You can volunteer if you meet the following 5 conditions:
• Be between 18 and 28 years old on the date of registration. Departure for a mission is no later than the day of the 29th anniversary. Beyond that, no waiver is granted.
• Be French or a national of a country of the European Economic Area (EEA)
• Be in good standing with national service obligations (defence and citizenship day)
• Enjoy your civil rights (right to vote and no criminal record)
• Meet the physical fitness requirements for persons carrying out similar activities in the host organization
The VIE lasts between 6 and 24 months, you receive a fixed monthly allowance of € 760.57.
This allowance is exempt from income tax. You also receive a monthly supplementary allowance, the amount of which depends on the country of the mission.
The European Solidarity Corps
Support and hosting organizations:
2 organisations are concerned if you choose individual volunteering:
• the support organization in your home country, which will help you prepare for your experience abroad
• the host organization, who will receive you and help you in your destination country
You can search for a supporting organization in the accredited/quality label database
Warning: You do not need a support organization if you volunteer as a team
Who can participate?
The voluntary activities of the European Solidarity Corps are open to people aged 18-30 who live in the programme countries and partner countries.
What is covered?
• You are covered by a supplementary insurance policy
• You have access to a range of support services such as language support and training
• Your basic expenses are covered (round trip, accommodation and food)
• You also receive a small allowance for your personal expenses (from 3 to 6 euros per day, depending on the country)
• Costs related to any specific needs (due to disability, e.g.) may also be covered
Individual volunteering:
• may last 2 to 12 months
• full-time (30 to 38 hours per week)
• allows participation in the day-to-day work of an organization that benefits the local community
• generally “cross-border”, i.e. that it takes place in a different country from the one where you live (but it can also take place in your country; we then speak of «national» projects)
• in some cases the period may be shorter (from 2 weeks to 2 months), for example for disadvantaged or disabled participants
Team volunteering:
If you can’t commit for a long time but still want to help, consider team volunteering:
• can last between 2 weeks and 2 months
• full-time (30 to 38 hours per week)
• you will work with people from at least 2 different countries
• the group will comprise between 10 and 40 volunteers, including disadvantaged people
• usually takes place abroad, but it can also take place in your home country
The European Solidarity Corps brings together young people committed to building a more inclusive society by helping the most vulnerable and tackling societal challenges. It offers a positive and inspiring experience for those who wish to help, learn and thrive.
