A Day of Volunteering in Paris

  • 9:00AM: Serve the Homeless at La Chorba
    20 minutes (1.8 miles) from Gare du Nord

    La Chorba is a community organization that serves free meals to the homeless and underprivileged. As a volunteer, you will assist in preparing and serving meals and cleaning up after the meals have been served.

  • 11:30AM: Provide Companionship at Maison de Retraite
    1 hour and 10 minutes (4.2 miles) from La Chorba

    Maison de Retraite is a nursing home that provides care for elderly residents. Volunteers play an important role in providing companionship to the residents by engaging in conversation, playing games or simply spending time with them.

  • 2:30PM: Assist at the Refuge de l'Arche
    45 minutes (6.1 miles) from Maison de Retraite

    Refuge de l'Arche is a sanctuary for wildlife, especially animals who have been abandoned, abused, or mistreated. As a volunteer, you will assist in the care of animals, including feeding them, cleaning their living quarters, and assisting in the rehabilitation process.

  • 5:00PM: Plant Trees with the Arbor Day Foundation
    1 hour and 10 minutes (24 miles) from Refuge de l'Arche

    The Arbor Day Foundation is an organization that works to plant trees and promote environmental conservation. Volunteers will participate in planting trees and helping with other conservation efforts.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • La Chorba (2 hours, free)
  • Maison de Retraite (2 hours, free)
  • Refuge de l'Arche (2 hours, free)
  • Arbor Day Foundation (2 hours, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $0

Transportation

Travelers will need to consider transportation between each volunteer location. It is recommended to take a combination of public transportation and ride-sharing options to stay on schedule. The estimated cost of transportation for the day is $20, with a total travel time of approximately 2 hours and 25 minutes.

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider volunteering at additional organizations in Paris. Popular options include Serve the City Paris and Les Restos du Coeur. If you have less time, consider choosing two or three organizations to volunteer at instead.

Airports

The main airport in Paris is the Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) located 14 miles northeast of the city center. The second airport is Orly Airport (ORY), located 9 miles south of the city center. Both airports offer a variety of transportation options such as taxis, ride-sharing services, and public transportation to get to the city center.

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