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News, stories and resources about volunteering.
Volunteering While Unemployed: What French Law Says
Can you volunteer while receiving unemployment benefits in France? The answer is yes — under certain conditions. Here is what the law says and what you must declare to France Travail.
Volunteering During the Summer Holidays: Short and One-off Missions
A few free weeks this summer? It's the perfect moment to get involved. A tour of the short, one-off volunteering missions you can do during the holidays.
How to Find a Volunteering Mission Near You
You want to get involved but don't know where to start? Here is a practical guide to finding the right volunteering mission for your values, your schedule and where you live.
Volunteering in France as an English Speaker: A Complete Guide
France has thousands of volunteering opportunities open to English speakers. Here is everything you need to know to get started, even if your French is limited.
The digital transformation of associations
French associations are accelerating their digital transition. What tools are they adopting, and how is technology changing their relationship with volunteers?
Corporate volunteering: when employees get involved
More and more companies are encouraging their employees to volunteer during working hours. A movement that benefits everyone.
Why become a volunteer?
Volunteering transforms not only communities but also those who take part. Discover the deep reasons why thousands of people choose to give their time.
How to publish your volunteering mission on JeVeuxAider — and appear on Bénévole.com
Does your association publish volunteering missions? Find out how to make them visible on Bénévole.com in a few simple steps via JeVeuxAider.gouv.fr.
What volunteering really changes — stories from the field
They took the plunge. Volunteers share why they got involved, what it has given them, and what they would say to those who are still hesitating.