Volunteer in France

ALIORE Worldwide Workshops
Volunteer in a Green Tourism Project in South of France
Take part in the development of a green tourism project in the South of France while experiencing the French lifestyle. You live with a host family and in exchange for accommodation and meals, you give a hand for a minimum of 20 hours per week (maximum 30). This volunteering opportunity is open to anyone, individuals, couples, families, group of friends… The green project aims to provide a tourism that respects the environment through activities such as donkey trekking, hiking, etc.

Canadian Alliance for Development Initiatives and Projects (CADIP)
Short-Term Volunteer Projects in France
Participating in an international short-term volunteer project (so called Workcamp ) can be an exciting prospect. It is an interesting and meaningful way to travel with purpose and spend 2-3 weeks in a foreign environment. Working and living together with other young people from around the world provides an excellent opportunity to make many new friends, learn about unknown places and culture, gain new skills and experience. Your time, energy, and enthusiasm can make a difference in areas where help is really needed.

HelpStay
Volunteer in France
You can contact hosts who need your help. Simply become a member, do a lookup on the site. Note: Some hosts may ask for some fees to cover costs for your room and board costs. All for a small membership fee of €45.

HelpX.net
Volunteer and Cultural Exchange in France
"HelpX is an online listing of host organic farms, farmstays, hobby farms, lifestyle blocks, homestays, ranches, lodges, backpackers hostels and even sailing boats who invite volunteer helpers to stay with them short-term in exchange for food and accommodation. HelpX is provided primarily as a cultural exchange for working holiday makers, who would like the opportunity during their travels abroad, to stay with local people and gain practical experience. In the typical arrangement, the helper works an average of 4 hours per day and receives free accommodation and meals for their efforts."
Simply look up hosts, and you will find plenty of opportunities in France from people who want to engage your volunteer help and develop mutually beneficial cultural exchange relationships. All for a small fee of €20 for a 2-year membership.

La Giraudiere
Volunteer in France
The volunteer program provides a comfortable, affordable place for a diverse group of people from all over the world to meet and to work towards a common goal together. La Giraudiere is an old French residence which the owner, Pau, aims to turn into a place for primary school children to come and immerse themselves in the true French culture. Don't miss this chance to exchange and to learn new skills across different fields of work, from internet optimization to plastering!

La Sabranenque
Volunteer in the South of France
Volunteers needed to help preserve and restore villages and monuments in beautiful locations in France, primarily in Provence near Avignon. Work in an international and peaceful communal environment helping to restore and maintain one of the most beautiful villages in a country overflowing with beautiful villages.

REMPART
Summer Volunteer Workcamps
Volunteers are need to help restore and care for ancient monuments, including castles, throughout France. 3,000 volunteers participate yearly, of which 25% are from abroad. Projects are led by expert local technicians and charges vary, so see the website for details.

Volunteers for Peace
Projects in France
VFP offers over 3000 projects in more than 90 countries every year, including France! Project costs starts at $500, which includes food and accommodation. Types of projects include construction, environmental, agricultural, social, work with kids, renovation, art & culture and more! Since 1982, VFP has exchanged over 32,000 volunteers worldwide. Start planning your volunteer adventure or learn how to get involved at VFP.org!

WWOOF France
Live and Work on Organic Farms
Volunteer work on organic farms throughout France which requires a certain basic level of physical fitness. Small membership fee.

WorkAway Volunteering in France
Workaway hosts offer volunteer projects of all kinds across France. Many of the opportunities offer free room and board with various options depending on the host. Workaway provides resources to help you get the most out of your experience and emphasizes safety. All for a small membership fee.