Volunteer in France

Placement locations

Maisons-Laffitte, Just outside Paris (30 mins to centre on local transport)

Roles explained

Teacher Assistant

Teachers Assistants in France are key support staff within the school. They aide the full time staff in many areas of school life including (but not limited to)

• Taking an active part in the dorm life, during the week and on certain weekends;
• Being responsible for children within the school in evening times whilst on boarding duties
• Organising weekend and evening activities for boarders
• Helping in school classes at all levels (lower, middle, and upper school)
• Leading sport, cultural, educational activities; (such as Photography Club, School Newspaper Club, etc.)
• Helping in the various administrative offices
• Assisting in Library Duties
• Accompanying school groups on outings and excursions

The role of a School Assistant in France is a varied one, in which volunteers will get to know the children they work with as well as experience a multitude of activities and responsibilities. It is a great placement for volunteers with a wide range of interests who are interested in France and or speaking French.

Accommodation and food

Accommodation is provided on site, at school. Accommodation is of a very high standard with access to many amenities. Food will be provided by the school and will often be taken in the school canteen.
Pocket money will also be paid by the host to the volunteer

Is it for me?

Volunteers looking to utilise a number of varied and different interests will find this placement for them. Particularly those that are learning or wish to improve their French, with lessons being provided by the school in exchange for their help with duties throughout the week.
The school is an international school with English being the main language, so fluent French is not needed. Yet it is used throughout the school on a daily basis so a basic understanding or a desire to learn is key – with effort being rewarded by interacting with locals when on outings or in free time.

Need to know

• Pre departure briefing - all volunteers are invited to a group briefing prior to departure

Travel

Volunteers have the opportunity to travel during holidays and at the end of their placement. France has a famously quick and efficient public transport network and volunteers are encouraged to see as much as possible during their free time. And with being in centre of a stunning French town and only 30 minutes away from central Paris there is also plenty to explore just on your door step!

Costs

Lattitude Global Volunteering fee: All departures: £1,400

What’s included?

• Accommodation & food (provided by host)
• 24/7 support
• Assigned Volunteer Coordinator to help with all pre-departure support and offer guidance
• Pre-departure briefing

Please note this fee does not include the cost of getting to France or extras such as insurance or any inoculations you may need. For an estimated break down of all costs you may have to budget for please click here

Fundraising

As a charity we always recommend our volunteers fundraise to help meet the costs involved in volunteering overseas. In many ways it is part of the whole experience. For more information and fundraising ideas please click here
Volunteer in France: Planning your trip

Planning your trip

Please note that the deadline is the last possible time allowed to get an application form in that allows us enough time to match volunteers and begin sorting out visas.We always recommend applying as early as possible in order to secure your place. We are currently accepting applications for departures up until 2014. Volunteer in France: Apply now>>