Description

The "Foyer Soleil" is a social centre that receives physically handicapped people. It belongs to a national federation (Association des Paralyses de France). Volunteers will take part in the organization of leisure activities for the residents of the social centre. Work schedules will vary, depending on the needs. The volunteers will work under the guidance of a team of professionals of the center. Strong motivation and high availability are required. Please, note that only 3 international participants are recruited for this project.

Highlights

Next to the town of Caen, the city of Guillaume le Conquerant, Fleury sur Orne has a privileged geographical location in Normandy: close to Bayeux, the beaches where troops landed during the last world war... many places to visit, lively during the summer season.

Qualifications

Motivation letter in French is needed with application. Knowledge of French preferable. However, volunteers who do not speak French, but have a good contact and a strong sense of communication, can participate.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD 290

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

Motivated to work voluntarily within an international team, tolerant, open-minded and cooperative person with adventurous spirit.

Age Range

18 and over

This Program is open to

American and Canadian Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

CADIP - Canadian Alliance for Development Initiatives and Projects's Mission Statement

CADIP promotes peace, cooperation, tolerance and understanding in international, multi-ethnic, multi-cultural surroundings. The organization also promotes patterns and examples of civil activities focused on serving others, on building social ties and strengthening communities, on supporting civil society development. Aims and general objectives: * To promote volunteering as an expression of civic contribution * To strengthen the international contacts among young people * To build tolerance and understanding in multicultural and multi-ethnic surroundings *To promote multiunderstanding among youth all over the world * To facilitate the individual growth of the volunteers through the acquisition of work, life and learning skills * To work for the recognition and promotion of non-formal learning * To support the community initiatives and assist in community development.