Category Archives: Volunteering

Flowers in Bloom Brightening up La Giraudière

Posted on May 17, 2018 by La Giraudiere

La Giraudière Springs into Life Here at La Giraudière, we take great pride in our landscape and we try to ensure it is always well maintained. As part of this, we have numerous flowers that bloom at all different times throughout … Continue reading →

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A Change of Plan for the Volunteers

Posted on May 16, 2018 by La Giraudiere

A Last Minute Plan Change for the Volunteers Friday the 11th of May, a working day… Right? WRONG! The 4 remaining volunteers and Paul took a day off to enjoy the sunny weather while it lasted (not very long) and … Continue reading →

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An Emotional Goodbye to Angel!

Posted on May 10, 2018 by La Giraudiere

Our 5th Volunteer of the Season Flies the Nest. Angel, our very first Puerto Rican volunteer, sadly leaves us this evening. During his three week stay at La Giraudière, Angel has been a great help with decorating our lobby, removing … Continue reading →

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Sporting activities for volunteers in France – Tennis Club Brossac

Posted on May 5, 2018 by La Giraudiere

Sporting activities for volunteers in France On Tuesday of this week, two of the volunteers, Colin from Australia and Rhona from Scotland joined some of the villagers at the local tennis club in Brossac village. We cycled from La Giraudière … Continue reading →

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Volunteers at La Giraudière for the 2018 season (part 2)

Posted on May 3, 2018 by La Giraudiere

Emily – Nottingham, England Emily is a university student in Birmingham and is currently on her year abroad. Studying French as her degree, she hopes to practice the language as well as helping others to learn. Throughout her time at … Continue reading →

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