Category Archives: Volunteering Holidays Abroad
Escape from Downtown Toronto to the French Countryside
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
Projects for 2022
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
Week of local events in south-west France
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
Corona Virus may kill La Giraudiere Season.
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
Chinese Australian volunteer chooses to Volunteer in France
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