Tag Archives: cultural exchange

Fei from USA on her second day

Just a few days ago a new, american volunteer arrived at La Giraudière. Her name is Fei and she lives in Portland, USA. Fei came to France for a family wedding in Nice but then decided to come help out … Continue reading

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Sharon’s first european experience

Sharon is a new volunteer from Australia. She came from Tasmania to experience Europe for the first time. Her first stop was Paris and then La Giraudière. She is participating in our project for just one week and will help … Continue reading

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New backup from Ireland

We have had a busy week at La Giraudiere with a new member called Mark joining our team from Ireland. He is an accountant who likes Gaelic football. Mark will be staying with us for 3 weeks and then will … Continue reading

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Scotland sends it’s finest volunteer

What a beautiful scottish accent – Welcome Kirsty This Monday arrived also young lady from Scotland. Her name is Kirsty and she lives near Glasgow in Scotland. She is a student of marketing, economics and accounting at the University in … Continue reading

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Australian couple volunteer in France

La Giraudiere is pleased to welcome Roger and Lyn, couple who lives near Melbourne in Australia. They are taking a year out (gap year round) to travel around the Europe in order to gain a new life experience and new cultural exchange. … Continue reading

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