International Solidarity Volunteering (ISV)
Verified 17 July 2024 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)
Want to commit to a solidarity mission in another country? International Solidarity Volunteering (ISV) allows you to engage with a recognized organization. You must be an adult. There is no nationality requirement or age limit. Missions take place outside Europe if you are European. A contract is signed. You receive an allowance and your expenses are covered. At the end of the mission, you may be entitled to certain assistance. We'll tell you what you need to know.
The VSI allows you to engage in international solidarity actions, in particular in the following areas:
- Education and training
- Urban and rural development
- Sustainable development and environmental protection
- Health and social action.
You can engage with the following organizations:
- Approved International Solidarity Association
- Approved public interest group.
The mission can be carried out in one of the following countries:
- Abroad outside the country of the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA)
- In France, if you are a national or legal resident of a country outside the EU and EEA.
Please note
If you are a European and wish to travel to a European country, you can turn to the European Solidarity Corps (ESC). This allows you to participate in solidarity missions in a country of the European Union or a neighboring country.
The VSI is intended primarily for graduates, with skills and first experience.
To make a VSI, you must to be of age.
There is no nationality requirement or age limit.
Please note
Some associations may require applicants to be at least 21 years of age.
You must not be bound by an employment contract.
However, you can perform a VSI assignment during the following holidays:
To find a mission, you can consult the offers published on the website of France Volunteers.
Seeking a mission in the framework of International Solidarity Volunteering (ISV)
You can also contact the approved associations.
International solidarity volunteering: list of recognized associations
Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs
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Please note
You must provide your criminal record before going on a mission abroad.
You sign a contract with the association.
This contract sets out the content of your mission and the conditions under which you will perform it.
It sets the amount of your compensation.
It also specifies the visa you will need, depending on the country of your mission.
FYI
Before you leave, the association trains you. It covers travel expenses related to your mission.
You must accomplish your mission in a country other than your State of origin and the one where you usually live.
Missions take place outside of the European Economic Area (EEA).
However, they can take place in France, if you are a national or legal resident of a country outside the country European Union (EU) and EEA.
The amount of your monthly allowance is at least €150.
The amount depends on the country of the mission (cost of living, nature of the mission, remoteness, etc.).
For volunteers hosted in France, the monthly allowance is €800 at least and €1,600 maximum.
You are supported for the following costs:
- Accommodation
- Transport
- Food.
The allowance is exempt from income tax.
She's also exempt from social contributions and social security contributions (in particular CSG: titleContent and CRDS: titleContent).
The contract shall be concluded for a maximum duration of 2 years.
You receive the benefits provided your mission has a minimum duration of 1 year.
The cumulative duration of the missions carried out, whether continuous or not, may not exceed 6 years in life.
If you are on a mission for at least 6 months, you will benefit from 2 days off per month mission.
During your leave, you receive your full allowance.
You are entitled to a social security cover.
The association associates you and your rights-holders , to a social security scheme guaranteeing you rights of a level identical to those of the general French social security scheme.
This affiliation must take place at the latest on the date of the start of your contract.
Accident at work You must be insured against the risks of sickness, maternity, disability, death, old age,
You benefit from leave following:
You get pension rights.
You are entitled to 1 quarter of retirement for 90 days of volunteering (up to 4 quarters per year), under certain conditions.
You and your family also benefit rights-holders, insurance The following are supported by the team:
- Supplementary health insurance
- Liability insurance
- Insurance for sanitary repatriation.
Certificate of completion of mission
At the end of your mission, the association issues you a certificate of completion VSI mission statement.
The association will take care of your return to your usual place of residence.
It also helps you with your reintegration into the workplace.
End-of-mission aid
At the end of the mission, you can claim certain aid.
Help | Beneficiary | Payment |
|---|---|---|
Flat-rate occupational integration premium | Volunteers who do not meet the conditions for the award of the active solidarity income (SSA) and who is on the list of jobseekers. To be requested within a maximum of 1 year after the end of his mission. | Monthly payment in installments (up to 9 months): €2,001 maximum. |
Resettlement Allowance | Volunteer who has completed at least 12 months of continuous assignment (unless he is a public official). | Amount paid in 1 installment according to the duration of the continuous mission: |
FYI
If you have broken an employment contract to complete your ISV, this is considered a breach of contract. lawful resignation. At the end of your commitment, you regain your unemployment insurance rights and your rights to the RSA.
Early rupture
You can terminate your ISV contract early by following a notice of at least 1 month.
Please note
The association must ensure your return to your usual place of residence.
Who can help me?
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