Getting involved in your community during your stay in France is a great way to meet the locals and explore the city in a new way. It’s a great thing to have on your resume because community service is also highly valued by employers. There are several organizations in France if you are looking to volunteer in Paris. Here are our recommendations.
**Warning: some of these recommendations may request that you speak French fluently. Most of the websites are in French so if you help need signing up for a job, ask us for help.
France Benevolat
This organization has the most volunteer opportunities out of any, having partnerships with over 800 French companies and 12,000 events. This organization only accepts French-speaking volunteers.
Disco Soup
This organization specializes in sourcing volunteers to soup kitchens and homeless shelters. You can also post service events directly on the website for other young people and students in the area to join.
Restos du Coeur
This organization provides a wide range of activities for volunteers, from language tutoring to working at a daycare. It is also possible to directly work for Restos du Coeur if you are looking to volunteer full-time in Paris.
Serve the City
To get you involved, this is an English-speaking NGO that coordinates hundreds of events around the city. The organization focuses their efforts on the marginalized populations in France such as the homeless, migrant and refugees, and the abused. Thanks to the NGO, you will be provided ways to get involved with Green initiatives around the city.
American Church in Paris
This English-speaking church sporadically posts volunteer opportunities for English speakers in Paris. Since, some of the events are outdated and may not say so, you shouldn’t rely on the website. Also, you can call +33 (0)1 40 62 05 00 if you are really interested in this church.
