Discover hidden nature reserves in France by volunteering How to find your local conservation group and help protect natural spaces not open to the public
French handyman offers home renovations to people in need The builder wants to help people in south-west France who are unable to afford essential renovation work, and he has plans to expand to the rest of the country
Immersion in French language is stressful but leads to huge confidence We speak to two people who have thrown themselves in at the deep end to improve their linguistic skills France appeals for volunteer firefighters ‘Volunteering at French jazz festival was exhausting and exhilarating’ French volunteer firefighters should get more money, authorities say
English speakers in demand in France - MBA courses and job coach roles We look at two opportunities in France where being a native English speaker is an advantage
Open gardens in France - show off your garden or visit one near you The charitable Open Gardens/Jardins Ouverts scheme is looking for gardeners in France to open their gardens, large and small, to the public
New online initiative in France: to volunteer just one hour a month The scheme is ideal if you do not want a long term commitment but still want to help out
Can I volunteer in the Covid vaccination campaign in France? The UK is calling on volunteers to assist in the rollout but it is not the same situation in France
10,000 volunteers needed for French science study of ‘the blob’ Volunteers will help collect data on the potential effects of climate change on the prehistoric single cell organism with no brain but more than 700 sex parts
French animal sanctuary in urgent need of donations Big V, a sanctuary in France that cares for more than 160 rescued animals, is in urgent need of donations and volunteers if it is to survive
Making sense of post-baccalauréat options in France July 7 is the date when final-year lycée students will know whether they have passed their baccalauréat – and for many this will finalise a place for further study.
Hang phone cable from window to help the homeless People in towns and cities with windows facing the street have been asked to leave a plug extension lead dangling from a window – ground or first floor only – to help homeless people recharge their mobiles.
Could you help transport animals in need? Association looking for volunteers to help transport animals in need to care centres
French Court backs ‘voluntary work for benefits’ idea People on France’s most common welfare benefit, the revenue de solidarité active RSA, may be required by their department to do ‘voluntary’ work after a ruling by the country’s highest administrative court. Generous French charity giving goes beyond money Designer plea to help Cancer Support France Two pilots buy plane to save migrants in Mediterranean
Volunteering is not as easy as you think Finding a way to ‘fit in’ is a common difficulty for Britons who move to France, with the language barrier being a key problem. But, despite being sufficiently confident in her French to apply for citizenship, Sue Evans says she is still struggling to find a way to help in her community Many hands make bakery work Labrador Tag Feed Labrador Tag Feed Labrador Tag Feed Labrador Tag Feed