Group of civic volunteers standing together on the field ready to mentor youth
Civic Engagement • Volunteer Community

Get Involved: Volunteer with CAP JUNIORS

Contribute your time, enthusiasm, and skills to empower children through accessible sports, cultural discovery, and community fellowship across Aix-en-Provence.

Civic Reinvestment Guarantee: All membership fees and dues are fully reinvested in the association's public interest missions. Our volunteer program is entirely non-commercial and dedicated solely to public youth welfare.

The Vital Role of Civic Volunteers in Our Mission

Volunteers are the living heart of CAP JUNIORS. Since our establishment in 2006, our capacity to deliver high-quality, inclusive sports education and cultural exploration to more than 1,850 children annually has relied on the passion and generosity of civic volunteers. Our volunteers come from all walks of life: university students studying sports science or pedagogy, active parents eager to support neighborhood youth, retired teachers wishing to share their love of history, and working professionals who dedicate their weekends to community solidarity.

Volunteering with CAP JUNIORS is not merely about supervising games; it is an active contribution to social justice, public health, and intergenerational cohesion. When you mentor a young participant who is struggling with self-doubt, guide a child through their first nature hike, or assist in organizing sports gear for an open clinic, you are directly shaping a more compassionate, healthy, and cohesive community.

Volunteer coach instructing a young athlete on athletic technique
A volunteer coach providing one-on-one running encouragement to an elementary student during our weekly Wednesday community track clinic.

Current Civic Volunteer Openings (Late 2026 Season)

We offer flexible engagement schedules tailored to your personal availability. Whether you can commit two hours per month or three hours each week, a meaningful role awaits you within our association.

1. Sports Activity Animators & Coaches

Assist state-certified instructors during Wednesday and Saturday athletic workshops. Guide children through warm-up exercises, referee friendly matches, distribute water and equipment, and cultivate fair play.

Commitment: 2 to 4 hours weekly (Wednesdays or Saturdays).
Profile: Background in athletics, enthusiasm for child development.

2. Cultural & Nature Expedition Mentors

Accompany youth and family cohorts during twice-monthly weekend outings to regional heritage monuments, museums, and natural reserves. Assist in trail navigation, manage group safety, and lead nature discovery discussions.

Commitment: 1 to 2 Saturdays monthly.
Profile: Appreciation for heritage, outdoor stamina, calm demeanor.

3. Administrative & Event Support

Support our administrative secretariat at the Set Club headquarters. Tasks include participant reception, informational registration desks at municipal forums, equipment inventory management, and digital publication updates.

Commitment: Flexible weekday or weekend hours (2–3 hours/month).
Profile: Organizational skills, welcoming interpersonal manner.

Volunteers engaging in cooperative team coordination meeting
Volunteer coordinators participating in an educational briefing at our Aix-en-Provence secretariat prior to the launch of the seasonal holiday day camp.

Volunteer Orientation, Training & Statutory Civic Rights

CAP JUNIORS treats its volunteers with the highest institutional respect. In accordance with French non-profit volunteer standards (Charte du Bénévolat), we provide every enrolled volunteer with:

  • Structured Orientation & Mentorship: You will never be left alone in a difficult situation. Every new volunteer is paired with an experienced civic leader during their initial sessions.
  • Certified Child Safeguarding Training: We finance comprehensive training modules covering pediatric first aid (PSC1), conflict prevention, and youth protection standards.
  • Full Civil Liability Insurance: All volunteer activities are fully covered by the association’s comprehensive insurance policy from the moment you step onto the field.
  • Civic Service Validation: For students and job seekers, we provide official attestation certificates validating volunteer hours for civic diplomas, university credits (ECTS), or national engagement accounts (Compte d'Engagement Citoyen - CEC).
  • Reimbursement of Authorized Field Expenses: While volunteering is unpaid, all direct mission-related expenses (public transit, excursion meals, materials) are fully reimbursed upon receipt.
Volunteers and youth participants sharing a proud collective moment after completing sports workshops
A proud cohort of civic volunteers and youth participants celebrating the completion of the annual spring sports cycle at the municipal grounds.

Submit Your Volunteer Application

Ready to make a positive impact in the lives of local youth? Complete the civic volunteer intake form below. Our volunteer coordination team will review your application and invite you to our next informational welcome coffee.

All applications are processed confidentially. Selected volunteers will be invited to present clean criminal record extract (Bulletin N°3) prior to active field deployment with minors.