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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

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France appeals for volunteer firefighters

Most firefighters in France are volunteers, and fire stations are hoping to recruit an additional 50,000 over the next four years

‘Volunteering at French jazz festival was exhausting and exhilarating’

A behind the scenes look at the ups and downs of being an event volunteer in France

French volunteer firefighters should get more money, authorities say

After a record summer for wildfires, France’s departments are stressing the need to make firefighting a more attractive prospect for volunteers

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.

Designer plea to help Cancer Support France

Readers who bought Connexion calendar help fund project to create handbook for volunteers

Voluntary work

Discover hidden nature reserves in France by volunteering

French handyman offers home renovations to people in need

Immersion in French language is stressful but leads to huge confidence

France appeals for volunteer firefighters

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French volunteer firefighters should get more money, authorities say

English speakers in demand in France - MBA courses and job coach roles

Open gardens in France - show off your garden or visit one near you

New online initiative in France: to volunteer just one hour a month

Can I volunteer in the Covid vaccination campaign in France?

10,000 volunteers needed for French science study of ‘the blob’

French animal sanctuary in urgent need of donations

Making sense of post-baccalauréat options in France

Hang phone cable from window to help the homeless

Could you help transport animals in need?

French Court backs ‘voluntary work for benefits’ idea

Generous French charity giving goes beyond money

Designer plea to help Cancer Support France

Two pilots buy plane to save migrants in Mediterranean

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Many hands make bakery work

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