Author Archives: La Giraudiere

About La Giraudiere

The whole idea of the La Giraudiere project is for people of all backgrounds, all ages, all nationalities to have the chance to live together learn about each others lifestyle exchange their knowledge, experiences and skills whilst living and working together in France and at the same time helping, improving and adding to the Project for those to come in the future. To see the different types of volunteers work that has been done and what is still required visit our website

Choosing the right volunteer opportunity

Choosing the right volunteer opportunity The Volunteer opportunity , such as the ones offered at La Giraudiere in the beautiful region of the Charente in France provide a perfect option for really getting to know French culture and the local … Continue reading

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An Intern’s Experience At La Giraudiere

I have now been at La Giraudiére for three days as an intern whose role is to assist the Project Director Paul. I have really enjoyed my stay so far, but I seem to have brought the British weather along … Continue reading

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My Final Week As A Volunteer

Summer Volunteer’s Last Days At La Giraudiere I remember the day I got here vividly, as if it were only yesterday. But sadly, no. Today is the beginning of my final week of volunteer work at La Giraudiere. On Friday … Continue reading

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Volunteer Matthew Arrived This Week

Latest Summer Volunteer Arrives I’ve just finished my third year of university – studying physics – and I have spent the last year in Toulouse on a year abroad. I decided to spent the year in France, mainly to improve … Continue reading

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Summer Volunteer’s First Working Day

Volunteer Blogging at La Giraudiere Tuesday 24th June was my first day of volunteer work at La Giraudiere! Part of my role here is to assist with blog posts (like this one), work with Twitter, Facebook and Google+, and help … Continue reading

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