Civic service abroad

I was able to try ice skating, the national sport here, but I think I will quickly give up the idea of becoming a great skater one day, unlike the Quebecers who learn to skate at the same time as they learn to walk.

Mégane

volunteer in Canada

What is civic service abroad?

International Civic Service is a voluntary commitment to serve the general interest abroad, open to all young people aged 16 to 25, without any diploma requirements, and extended to 30 years for young people with disabilities. All that counts is personal skills and motivation. Civic service can be carried out with associations, local authorities (town halls, departments or regions) or public establishments (museums, colleges, secondary schools, etc.), over a period of 6 to 12 months for a mission of at least 24 hours a week.

From 18 to 25 years old, up to 30 years old for people with disabilities.
From 6 to 12 months.
It can be carried out in 9 main areas. Culture and leisure, international development and humanitarian action, education for all, environment, emergency crisis intervention, memory and citizenship, health, solidarity, sport.
The volunteer receives a monthly allowance of €473.04 net per month from the State and an additional €107.58 (in cash or in kind) per month from the host organisation. Young people receiving or belonging to a household receiving the RSA, or holding a higher education grant at the 5th level and above, receive an additional allowance of €107.68 per month. The Civic Service allowance can be fully cumulated with the Allocation aux Adultes Handicapés (AAH) and the Aide au Logement.
The host organisation will help the volunteer as much as possible to find local accommodation, but this will be at the expense of the volunteer.
Volunteers are responsible for their own travel to and from the event.
Eurocircle provides you with insurance throughout your assignment.
Participation fee: €12 annual membership to Eurocircle.
Please note that you can only do one civic service in your life, whether in France or abroad.

Training

Before departure, you must take a Civic and Citizen Training course and pass your PSC1, the first aid course.

Eurocircle will provide you with training slots.

Please note that the training is compulsory!

How to participate?

To participate in a Civic Service with Eurocircle, contact our team and send us a CV and cover letter in English. For those who feel the need, our team will help you write in English. Call us directly to discuss.

The Eurocircle team will support you before, during and after your volunteering, and you will have a mentor and an activity advisor on site to help you integrate into the organisation and make the most of your placement.