Become a Young EU Ambassador in France 2026–2027 | Fully Funded ESC Volunteering Opportunity
Applications are now open for the European Solidarity Corps (ESC) Volunteering Project in Redon, France. Hosted by Maison d’Accueil du Pays de Redon (MAPAR) in partnership with O’Formations, this fully funded volunteering opportunity allows young people to gain valuable international experience while promoting European values, youth participation, and intercultural dialogue.
Volunteers will work with students, children, families, and local communities through educational workshops, language cafés, cultural activities, and youth engagement projects.
🌍 Opportunity Overview
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Host Country | France |
| Location | Redon |
| Programme | European Solidarity Corps (ESC) |
| Organization | MAPAR & O’Formations |
| Activity Type | Individual Volunteering |
| Duration | 42 Weeks |
| Project Dates | 7 September 2026 – 2 July 2027 |
| Application Deadline | 22 July 2026 |
About the Project
As an ESC volunteer, you will help promote European mobility and active citizenship while supporting youth development and intercultural learning.
Your activities may include:
- Organizing intercultural workshops
- Leading Language Cafés
- Facilitating confidence-building activities
- Supporting DIY and creative workshops
- Organizing sports and community events
- Promoting European Solidarity Corps opportunities
- Creating your own youth animation project
- Participating in group projects with other ESC volunteers
- Attending weekly French language classes
Financial Benefits
Selected volunteers will receive:
✅ Free shared accommodation
✅ Food allowance (€8 per day)
✅ Pocket money (€8 per day)
✅ Bicycle rental provided
✅ Weekly French language classes
✅ Training and mentoring
✅ Online Linguistic Support
✅ Youthpass Certificate
✅ International volunteering experience
Accommodation & Living
Volunteers will live in shared apartments with other European volunteers or French residents.
Additional support includes:
- Weekly food allowance
- Pocket money
- Bicycle rental covered by the organization
- Easy access to the train station
- Convenient location near Rennes and Nantes
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants should:
- Be available for the full project duration
- Hold a valid driving licence
- Be able to drive safely in France
- Enjoy working with young people aged 16–30
- Be motivated to support youth with diverse backgrounds
- Be interested in intercultural learning
- Be creative, curious, and responsible
- Basic French is an advantage but not mandatory
Eligible Countries
Applications are open to participants from many countries, including:
🇹🇳 Tunisia, 🇲🇦 Morocco, 🇩🇿 Algeria, 🇪🇬 Egypt, 🇹🇷 Türkiye, 🇯🇴 Jordan, 🇱🇧 Lebanon, 🇵🇸 Palestine, and numerous European countries participating in the European Solidarity Corps.
How to Apply
- Visit the official European Youth Portal.
- Open the Become a Young EU Ambassador Together with Youth Leaders project.
- Log in or create your ESC profile.
- Complete your application.
- Submit before 22 July 2026.
Application Deadline
📅 22 July 2026
Why Apply?
This volunteering opportunity allows you to:
- Gain international experience
- Improve your French language skills
- Develop leadership and communication skills
- Work with experienced youth organizations
- Meet volunteers from across Europe
- Receive a Youthpass Certificate recognized across Europe
