Study Abroad - Aix Volunteering
Many of IAU's students come with a desire to volunteer in the local community of Aix-en-Provence while enrolled in their program. The benefits of volunteering are similar in France and the U.S.; however, volunteer work in the context of a completely different culture and language offers fresh rewards and gratification. Most volunteer opportunities are only offered during the fall and spring semesters.
Former IAU students in Aix have volunteered by:
- Helping middle school children with English at the Secours Catholique
- Helping students who have failed the BAC and are trying again with their English at the Association AREFP
- Going into Elementary school classrooms (with teacher present) and speaking to the children in English
- Olive picking
- Olive tree trimming
- Planting and trimming new re-planted trees on Mont Sainte-Victoire
Olive Picking