Category Archives: Volunteering in France
Volunteers needing visa to Volunteer in France
Visa for volunteering in France If you live outside the European Union then in all probability you will need a visa in order to volunteer in France. To volunteer in France at La Giraudiere or any other organisation you may … Continue reading
Student volunteer tips for an affordable weekend in Bordeaux
Last weekend, my second weekend in France, I took a trip to Bordeaux. In this blogpost I will share all my tips for the best activities that do not cost too much. The train from Chalais to Bordeaux costs just … Continue reading
Sisters volunteering in France
My sister and I, Josephine and Mary, wanted to meet up and experience volunteering in France together.I found La Giraudière through Google by entering the words “Volunteering in France while learning french”. La Giraudière came up immediately. I read through … Continue reading
Interns and volunteers organise braderie in France

Bonjour tout le monde! My journey to France as a volunteer My name is Fleur. I am 21 years old and I just arrived at La Giraudière from the Netherlands two days ago. I was supposed to arrive here on … Continue reading
Escape from Downtown Toronto to the French Countryside
I am glad to be typing this in front of a computer! Although I have spent the past 10 years sat in front of computer screens daily doing my linear algebra homework or adjusting pension calculations, for once, using a … Continue reading