Category Archives: Volunteering

Bordeaux Airport

Bordeaux Airport is the nearest airport to La Giraudiere and a large percentage of the volunteers and interns arrive via Bordeaux Airport. So we have created a webpage giving information about the airport and links to flights, airlines and other … Continue reading

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Volunteers needing visa to Volunteer in France

Visa for volunteering in France If you live outside the European Union then in all probability you will need a visa in order to volunteer in France. To volunteer in France at La Giraudiere or any other organisation you may … Continue reading

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Dates for volunteering in France 2023

For 2023 there will be two volunteering programs. The 2023 Spring program which starts Monday the 1st of May and continues to the the 2nd July 2023. The Second period ,The 2023 Summer program starts on the 31st July 2023 … Continue reading

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Student volunteer tips for an affordable weekend in Bordeaux

Last weekend, my second weekend in France, I took a trip to Bordeaux. In this blogpost I will share all my tips for the best activities that do not cost too much. The train from Chalais to Bordeaux costs just … Continue reading

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Sisters volunteering in France

My sister and I, Josephine and Mary, wanted to meet up and experience volunteering in France together.I found La Giraudière through Google by entering the words “Volunteering in France while learning french”. La Giraudière came up  immediately. I read through … Continue reading

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