Category Archives: Volunteering

International volunteers enjoy Fete de la Saint-Jean

Posted on June 27, 2016 by La Giraudiere

Volunteers enjoy Fete de la Saint Jean with the locals at Passirac! Four Australians arrived at La Giraudiere to take part in a volunteers holiday in South West France. They are just part of the June 2016 intake. In all over 20 … Continue reading →

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South West France ? Mais j’ai de la chance!

Posted on May 27, 2016 by La Giraudiere

Southwest France proves to be an invaluable addition to this American’s gap year. Katherine, a nineteen-year-old taking the opportunity to learn about the world by exploring it, arrived on the scene in South West France Monday, May 2nd.  Afforded a range … Continue reading →

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Australian’s take time out and arrived in the nick of time!

Posted on May 21, 2016 by La Giraudiere

Jack and Kirstina take time out from  Australia — and just in time for their skills to be put to good use. Kirstina and Jack, a couple with enough travel under their belts to challenge that of the Dalai Lama, were … Continue reading →

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We welcome another gap year student

Posted on May 19, 2016 by La Giraudiere

Charles, an American student who has made the impeccable choice of taking a gap year, arrived on the scene Friday, the 13th of May. Perfect timing to welcome someone who has fully embraced superstiton (he doesn’t know the Stevie Wonder … Continue reading →

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Volunteer dinner out in France at O P’tit En K

Posted on May 8, 2016 by La Giraudiere

Volunteers had a wonderful dinner in France at O P’tit En K, but we were missing one thing… bread. To elaborate on this rather cryptic post, the team spent Saturday exploring the region: Karen and John took in the sights and … Continue reading →

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