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 Emergency department in a hospital in Melbourne and is currently undertaking a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology and Communications. She is embarking on an eight month long journey to live, study and travel in France and has made La Giraudiere a part of her journey to meet like-minded people from around the world. Maree has taken on the responsibility of gardening and maintaining the grounds of La Giraudiere.

Maree working on the gardens at La Giraudiere

Michelle works in Finance and Administration and is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts and Visual Culture Degree back in Melbourne. She regularly talks about her vast expriences with travelling and is thrilled to be at La Giraudiere – her top choice for volunteer programs in France. Michelle has come to the south west of France to fall in love with the French culture and to learn more about its history and language. Michelle has been a big help in the Old House by working on dry wall and other things around the property.

Michelle and Lisa working in the “Old House”

Welcome to La Giraudiere Maree and Michelle! We look forward to working with you for the duration of your stay and we hope you have a great time volunteering in the south west of France.