Paris General Volunteer Organizations

Care France, CAP 19, 13 rue de Georges Auric, 75019 Paris (☎01 53 19 89 89; www.carefrance.org). An international organization providing volunteer opportunities that range from combating AIDS to promoting human rights to improving urban development. Over 130,000 supporting offices throughout France.
France Bénévolat (☎40 61 97 98; www.francebenevolat.org). With 180 offices nationwide, including one for each Parisian arrondissement, Bénévolat serves as a liaison between organizations and volunteers, matching individual skills and mutual interests.
International Volunteer Program, 678 13th St., Ste. 100, Oakland, CA 94612, USA (☎+1-866-614-3438; www.ivpsf.org). 4- to 12-week programs in arts and culture, humanitarian relief, environmental conservation, and community development. Fee of US$1450-3050, includes in-country transportation and room and board. Application fee US$100. Intermediate knowledge of French required. 18+.
International Volunteer Programs Association (IVPA), 1 Brattle Sq., Ste. 552, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA (☎+1-914-380-8322; www.volunteerinternational.org). International search site for volunteer and internship opportunities that includes general information about volunteering abroad.
Volunteers for Peace (VFP), 1034 Tiffany Rd., Belmont, VT 05730, USA (☎+1-802-259-2759; www.vfp.org). 2- to 3-week camps provide international volunteers the opportunity to live and work together in host communities while contributing to one of several projects, ranging from archaeological restoration to AIDS education. US$300 fee covers food, lodging, and supplies. Membership fee US$30.

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