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EVS – European voluntary service

Support offer

The European Voluntary Service (EVS) is a scheme open to all people between the ages of 18 and 30 who wish to have a rewarding experience abroad.

The European Voluntary Service allows you to discover a new culture and acquire new skills. This is an action of the Erasmus+ Programme, implemented by the Erasmus+ France Youth and Sport National Agency.

Who can access this offer?

Anyone who has never done a European voluntary service of more than two months, citizen of the European Union or with a valid residence permit until return to France. The young person should be aged 18-30.

Further information/useful links

  • http://europeanvoluntaryservice.org

Local contact point in France:

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ADICE Association

Support offer

This is a voluntary commitment of six to twelve months for the accomplishment of a mission of general interest in one of the nine areas recognized as a priority for the nation, within non-profit organizations or legal persons governed by public law in France or abroad.

The objectives are:

Mobilizing youth to address the magnitude of social and environmental challenges.

To offer young people aged 16 to 25 a new framework for engagement in which they can mature, gain self-confidence, develop and acquire new skills and take the time to reflect on their own future, both as citizens and as professionals.

To be a stage of life during which young people from all social and cultural backgrounds can come together and become aware of the diversity of our society.

Who can access this offer?

For anyone who has never done a civic service before, French, European or who have lived in France without interruption for a whole year. The young person should be aged 18-25 and 18-30 for people with disabilities.

Further information/useful links

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OFQJ

Support offer

It contributes to bringing French and Quebec youth closer together through the implementation of mobility programs focused on professional development in the economic, cultural, academic and social sectors, while promoting intercultural discoveries and networking.

Who can access this offer?

people from 18 to 35 years with a mobility project

Further information/useful links

  • http://www.ofqj.org/
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Volontariat

Support offer

Volontariat is generally understood to mean a voluntary, temporary assignment in an institution or organisation. In the specific sense, this term also refers to an education which, in contrast to teaching, is not precisely regulated by law. This is mainly used in the charitable and commercial sectors, in public administration and for vocational preparation or further training. In journalism, on the other hand, trainees are generally referred to as volunteers. It takes between twelve and 24 months, depending on previous training and/or aptitude.

Who can access this offer?

Everyone

Further information/useful links

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Voluntary Social Year

Support offer

The Voluntary Social Year (Freiwilliges soziales Jahr – abbreviated as FSJ) is a voluntary service in social areas.

The sponsors who offer the Voluntary Social Year are usually active on a supra-regional basis. They have entered into cooperation agreements with a wide range of different organisations. By “placement” one understands the concrete position at which the FSJler, the volunteer, performs the voluntary service.

The financial compensation is often referred to as pocket money. This income is supplemented by meals, accommodation and travel expenses. The amount of the pocket money varies from institution to institution.

FSJ members receive pedagogical support. This is made available by the executing agency. The pedagogical support includes on the one hand an individual support of the participants, on the other hand also seminars. An introductory seminar, an intermediate seminar and a final seminar take place. These seminars last at least five days. If the FSJ lasts 12 months, the total duration of the seminars must be at least 25 days.

Depending on the field of application and the sponsor, the FSJ members additionally receive any necessary training or advanced training.

Who can access this offer?

Young people and young adults in Germany who have already completed full-time compulsory schooling and have not yet reached the age of 27, i.e. have not yet celebrated their 27th birthday.

Further information/useful links

https://www.bundes-freiwilligendienst.de/
Portal: http://m.einjahrfreiwillig.de/
https://www.deinjahr.org/ijfd

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Internships

Support offer

Internships offer the chance to gain first experiences in professional work. Usually trainee or interns receive no or only a small payment.

The core idea is, to built first professional contacts and above all to offer the possibility to “get a feeling” for a professional areas, to gain experience and to create a perspective on a professional career. In addition, this also offers possible job opportunities.

Who can access this offer?

Everyone – there is a need to apply for internships with enterprises.

Further information/useful links

https://www.praktikum.info/
http://www.praktika.de/
https://www.meinpraktikum.de/

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Private educational institutions

Support offer

Offers that follow the principle of the school concept but work without a state-approved degrees can be found at various private educational institutions (in the broadest sense). These include, for example, offers by the VHS (Volkshochschule), by the foundation Grone School or Haufe academy.

The offer includes a broad spectrum of training, further education and further education measures. From the acquisition of knowledge and skills at a basic level (basic knowledge) to courses on personal development and specific specialist knowledge, everything is made possible in various courses and offerings.

The majority of the courses are offered in different formats (face-to-face, e-learning or as blended learning).

Who can access this offer?

Everyone

Further information/useful links

VHS: https://www.volkshochschule.de/
Grone School: https://www.grone.de/
Haufe Academy: https://www.haufe-akademie.de/

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Work-experience

Work-experience is now a compulsory part of the courses for all pupils at mainstream schools and in Further Education and Training.

Who can access this support offer
All pupils; students and trainees enrolled in a school, college or training centre are eligible.

Further information/useful links
2013_DoE_making work experience work for you_UK
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/participation-of-young-people-education-employment-and-training
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/672418/_Careers_guidance_and_access_for_education_and_training_providers.pdf