Category Archives: Volunteering Holidays Abroad

Escape from Downtown Toronto to the French Countryside

Posted on June 12, 2022 by La Giraudiere

I am glad to be typing this in front of a computer! Although I have spent the past 10 years sat in front of computer screens daily doing my linear algebra homework or adjusting pension calculations, for once, using a … Continue reading →

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Projects for 2022

Posted on April 10, 2022 by La Giraudiere

Interns & Volunteers projects The principal project for 2022 for those participating on an Erasmus granted internship is to be the creation of an online “click collect” and “click and send” shopping experience. The name of this online shopping experience … Continue reading →

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Week of local events in south-west France

Posted on August 18, 2021 by La Giraudiere

Market of variety Last week of July was full of local events in Brossac and its surroundings. Participation in them was the best opportunity to immerse in the French culture and practice the language. The first thing that we attended … Continue reading →

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Corona Virus may kill La Giraudiere Season.

Posted on March 24, 2020 by La Giraudiere

Ref: Corona Virus and La Giraudiere 2020/21 Season. Usually, this time of year, I would be sending volunteers and interns the up to date version of La Giraudiere’s orientation guide which I have done today but, it is with a heavy … Continue reading →

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Chinese Australian volunteer chooses to Volunteer in France

Posted on January 11, 2019 by La Giraudiere

Born in Taiwan lives in Australia volunteers France Shiao-Ping came from Brisbane in Australia to volunteer at La Giraudière after spending her working life in banking. She has been learning French at the Alliance Française in Brisbane and it was a … Continue reading →

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