Description
At Maison de l’Europe Bordeaux-Aquitaine (MEBA), we defend the idea that the European spirit is forged by simple everyday actions that form the common European identity. For 10 years, MEBA has been running the “Ambassadors of European Values” project, which aims to contribute to the creation of a better and more peaceful environment through solidarity, team spirit, joy and optimism. A new “green” dimension was added to our project last September and this voluntary mission includes: presenting European countries, their culture, their heritage, their languages and their politics through educational workshops in schools (primary-secondary-secondary). language cafés, radio shows, organizing cultural events, creating content for social media, participating in major events organized by the city, promoting active citizenship, sustainability, environmental inclusion and solidarity in our society. Find us on IG @maisondeleurope
Organizing accommodation, catering and transportation
Your next apartment is located in a student residence in the La Bastide district of Bordeaux. The apartment is shared by two people, each of you has your own private room. The living room with kitchen and bathroom are shared, so mutual respect is required between the two roommates. Your monthly allowance is €450, linen is not included, but a local transport card is provided and also access to the OLS platform to improve your language skills. You will be part of a group of 12 volunteers from different countries, so if you have any difficulties, you will always have someone to confide in! 🙂
Training during the activity
Like any other European volunteer, you will attend the arrival seminar. You will join a project that has already started, but you will gradually discover the city and start organizing seminars in schools and other partner structures in your country, the EU and topics related to sustainable development, promoting mobility programs for young people, speaking on the radio, conducting language exchanges (language cafes), organizing cultural events, creating videos, etc. At MEBA, EVERY WEEK is DIFFERENT and our schedule is quite DYNAMIC, but that’s why we don’t get tired so much!
Participant profile
We are looking for someone who is not afraid to create and facilitate educational workshops, FUN for young people, and SPEAKING in public. Say a word or two to the RADIO in French? Yes, this will be one of your duties… and teach English to the audience or even your beautiful native language! Having a POSITIVE attitude (not only) towards cycling is an advantage! You must be FLEXIBLE and ACCOMMODATING as our program changes based on the needs of our partners. But above all, we are looking for a MOTIVATED and RESPECTABLE person with some knowledge of FRENCH as it is our working language. Do you meet all the criteria? Apply before January 31, 2025: https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/43961_en . Activity dates: from 01/03/2025 to 31/08/2025