Category Archives: Volunteering

Work and Pleasure Blur at La Giraudiere: Opportunity for Volunteers and Interns in Southwest France

Volunteering or Interning at La Giraudiere explores a variety of work activities three days of the week. Find out what you can contribute as a volunteer or what you can learn as an intern when you come and visit the Southwest … Continue reading

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French Volunteer Learns English in Charente Region

French Volunteer Learns English in Charente Region This weekend we are welcoming Sébastien Costa Lima to the La Giraudiere team. Sébastien came to the south west of France to improve his English speaking skillls, meet new people from around the … Continue reading

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Australian Volunteers in south west France

Australian-French Cultural Exchange A big welcome to two volunteers from Melbourne Australia, Maree Johns and Michelle Coker who are in France to study the French language and to experience the French culture. Maree works as a Patient Services Clerk in the … Continue reading

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Three American Volunteers in France

American-French Cultural Exchange This is a big welcome for three of our volunteers who have come from the United States of America to volunteer in the south west of France. Lisa Quan, Noemie D’Onofrio and Mayra Pena are all in France … Continue reading

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Celebrating at a Village Fete, Volunteers in Southwest France Dance The Night Away

Volunteers in Southwest France learn to mix and mingle at a local village fete celebrating St. Joan of Arc. The fete, or French festival,celebrates religion, historical stories, art, wine, and food, as well as music and film. It is a wonderful opportunity to sample regional food … Continue reading

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