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Volunteer In France

Need a change of scenery – like rural France? How about a holiday where you can make a difference? Or take some time out from your routine to meet new people and form friendships with individuals from around the world? Would you like to learn or improve your French, or English? Learn some new skills or maybe pass on those you have? All of this is possible when you come and volunteer in France at La Giraudière.

Volunteers in France group 8 nations
8 different nationalities from the 2015 Program

We need your help in France! This once Master’s House is being transformed, maintained, restored and renovated to be an auberge, or hamlet – not just a place of learning with a uniqueness and cultural exchange. It is a place where people from all walks of life can experience and learn about France, improve their French or English, and immerse themselves in the rural French way of life. We have already accommodated around 900 volunteers and interns from around the globe. University, academy and school groups have also made use of the program at La Giraudière.

Erasmus volunteers service project in France

Volunteer in France and Learn or Improve your French

Come and spend some time in France without breaking the bank. In exchange for your 18 hours of volunteering per week you will get to experience France like never before. You will get accommodation, 3 meals a day, weekly group language lessons, weekly excursions and so much more, all from just €18 per day.

Volunteers learning French in France
Learn French in France

Read more about the benefits of volunteering: The Benefits of Volunteering.

La Giraudière is open to all. People of all different backgrounds, ages and nationalities are invited to apply. You will have the opportunity to live together, learn about each other’s lifestyles and exchange your knowledge, experience and skills whilst helping with this project in France.

Volunteer in France and Experience a cultural exchange

The project has been described as “a cultural exchange like no other.” The only criteria are that volunteers should possess is a willingness to help and get involved. So, from students to retired people, skilled or unskilled, all are needed. You can come and bring new life to our project, contribute your experience and help others! 

Cultural experience in France for two volunteers

Volunteers are needed to help out with all types of work but for 2024 the work will center around the property / garden maintenance and the creation of four additional bedrooms. So painting, plastering, dry lining, hanging doors, replacing windows will be amoung the tasks for 2024. Also required are persons to help with the day-to-day running of the household and office work. Maybe you prefer article writing, social media or are you a blogger at heart? Remember there is our park and garden needing constant attention.

 How Volunteers can Help

community volunteering in France
Volunteer Questions & Answers


If you have any questions, check out our FAQ page first at Volunteers’ Questions and Answers.

Ready to apply? Read about the process and use the link to the Volunteers’ application form.

Volunteer Reviews, Articles and Testimonials
Hundreds of volunteers have passed through the doors of La Giraudière, with many sending reviews, articles, letters and cards of thanks. Read reviews and articles written by previous volunteers about their experiences.

Volunteer Articles

In 2024, there will be one Volunteer Program

26th June 2024 until 30th September 2024

The recommended volunteering period is 3 weeks but you can apply for any length of stay during the 2024 program.


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