Corsican volunteers join international service projects

Four young people from Corsica have recently traveled to the Philippines and Madagascar for several months to take part in international civic service. This program is organized by France Volontaires, a French organization that offers similar opportunities to its domestic civic service, with age limits of 25 for most participants and 30 for those with disabilities. Each participant can only take part once in their lifetime.

Service involves community work abroad

The international civic service lasts between six months and one year and involves working with local organizations on projects that require volunteer mobilization. Participants are placed in various roles depending on the needs of the host organization and the skills of the volunteer. These projects often focus on education, environmental protection, and social inclusion.

One volunteer works on parkour and education in Madagascar

In Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar, one volunteer has joined the association Traceur Gasy, which promotes parkour, social inclusion, and education through sport. This mission is part of a project called Urban Flow, which combines sports and urban culture with entrepreneurship, training, and talent promotion. The volunteer contributes to initiatives that aim to empower local youth through physical activity and creative expression.

Two volunteers protect marine life and support children in the Philippines

In the Philippines, two volunteers are working with environmental organizations to protect marine turtles. One of them, Loane from Borgo, joined after completing a year of studies in biology and wanted to gain experience in Asian countries where English is spoken. She hopes the experience will help her grow personally and professionally. Another volunteer, Lana, is assisting the Virlanie Foundation, a NGO that supports vulnerable children and families, by creating content for social media to raise the organization's visibility.

Program helps build professional skills

Charlotte Chiron, head of communication for France Volontaires, emphasized that the experience helps volunteers develop soft skills such as adaptability, responsiveness, and openness to the world. These skills can be highlighted in their future careers. The organization also provides support to volunteers upon their return to France to help them integrate their experiences into their professional lives.