Eco-Volunteer in France
Live an eco-friendly experience in the French countryside with a team of volunteers as you assist with wildlife rescue, natural preservation, and biodiversity projects.
Overview
Live an eco friendly experience with a team of volunteers, discovering the rich French fauna and flora and participating in environmental protection projects intended to safeguard biodiversity.
On the program, you’ll focus on caring for endangered or injured species, (especially wild birds), building gates/fences in natural reserves, restoring natural sites, and making people aware of the importance of eco-friendliness.
Wildlands of France
Most of the work you’ll participate in occurs in remote natural areas of France. In some cases, wild bird nests may be located in urban areas so you may visit those as well.

France (ALL)
Program Dates & Lengths
The France EcoVolunteer Program is offered all year round. You’ll work with one of our Travel & Study Abroad experts to set your specific dates and duration.
Program Costs
2 weeks
4 weeks
6 weeks
8 weeks
10 weeks
12 weeks
Costs
$1,780
$2,010
$2,240
$2,470
$2,700
$2,920
Included in the Program Cost:
- 24/7 emergency support
- Personal program representative
- Return airport transfers
- Accomodation
- Local assistance
- Medical insurance
Not included in the Program Cost:
- Airfare
- Local transportation
- Meals
- Personal expenses
- Passport fees
Eligibility
Eligible Program Participants Must:
- Be between 18 and 30 years old
- Have a basic knowledge of French
- Be in good physical health and movitated
- Love nature and the countryside
- Be a European citizen or be able to get a visa waiver that allows a stay in France
What to Expect
As a volunteer, you’ll be working with a team promoting a worthy cause – which will ultimately lead to a very fulfilling experience. The work you’ll participate in can be physically demanding and will often take place in remote areas.
Volunteers should expect to work 5-6 days a week for about 4-6 hours. The remaining time is left to relax and explore the surrounding areas.
Application Process
- Explore our programs, options and countries to find your best match.
- Complete our interest form and, if applicable, let us know who referred you to us.
- You can submit the interest form here: Travel & Study Abroad Interest Form
- Schedule a meeting with one of our Travel & Study Abroad experts.
- Submit your application and a $200 application fee. This non-refundable fee will be applied to your overall program costs.
- Upon acceptance, you will be required to pay a deposit of 50% of the total program costs, up to $1500. The final payment is due several weeks before your departure.
Parent FAQs
- Severe anxiety
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General FAQs
- Stand out during the college admissions process
- Develop new language skills in an immersive environment
- Develop problem-solving skills
- Identify interests to better select academic & career paths
- Establish cross-cultural skills
- Improve academic scores
- Improve personal organization and time management skills
- Develop a sense of adaptability, independence, and self-reliance
- Boost self-confidence
- Learn about new lifestyles
- Experience new cuisines
- Make lifelong friends
- Gain life experience
- Short Term Option (1-2 months)
- Trimester and Semester Options
- Full Year Options
- Program options from 1-8 weeks
- 12-month program option
- Explore our programs, options, and countries to find your best match.
- Complete our interest form and, if applicable, let us know who referred you to us.
- Schedule a meeting with one of our Travel & Study Abroad experts.
- Submit your application and a $200 application fee. This non-refundable fee will be applied to your overall program costs.
- Upon acceptance, you will be required to pay a deposit of 50% of the total program cost, up to $1500. The final payment is due several weeks before your departure.