Volunteering with ASSOC. SPORTIVE ET CULTURELLE PARIS LATINO is more than offering your time—it’s about becoming a vital part of a mission-driven community that values culture, human connection, and shared progress. Since our foundation in 2003, volunteers have been at the heart of everything we do, and their contributions have shaped the life and spirit of our association.
In this page, we invite you to discover how you can take part, what it means to volunteer with us, and how your personal involvement can have a real impact—not only on others, but on yourself.
Why Volunteer with Us?
Many people seek volunteering experiences to give back, meet new people, or gain meaningful experiences outside of their regular routines. At ASSOC. SPORTIVE ET CULTURELLE PARIS LATINO, we offer all of that—and more.
Our association combines sports, culture, education, and solidarity. This unique blend creates a wide variety of volunteering opportunities and allows everyone to find their place. Volunteering here is a way to:
- Connect with others in a meaningful way
- Support causes you believe in—such as cultural diversity, inclusion, and access to community activities
- Develop new skills in event organization, group facilitation, teaching, logistics, and more
- Enrich your own life by participating in a vibrant, multicultural environment
Whether you’re volunteering once a week or just for special events, your presence and energy make a real difference.
Who Can Volunteer?
We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, levels of experience, and walks of life. You don’t need to speak Spanish or have professional expertise—just bring your curiosity, kindness, and a willingness to participate.
Volunteers include:
- Local Parisians wanting to get involved in their neighborhood
- Students looking for enriching extracurricular activities
- Recent retirees looking for a way to stay active
- Immigrants or expatriates hoping to connect with a welcoming community
- Professionals wishing to give back or share a skill
Everyone is welcome. What matters most is your attitude and your interest in becoming part of something that brings people together.
Types of Volunteering Opportunities
We offer a variety of ways to contribute, depending on your skills, interests, and availability. Some examples include:
1. Event Support
Help set up, run, and clean up events such as:
- Cultural festivals
- Community meals
- Dance workshops
- Sports tournaments
- Music performances
Tasks might include setting up equipment, welcoming attendees, distributing materials, or helping in the kitchen.
2. Activity Facilitation
If you have a particular skill, you might be able to lead or co-lead an activity:
- Teaching Latin dances
- Organizing sports games
- Running language exchanges
- Offering a cooking class
- Coordinating children’s games
We’re always open to new ideas that match our mission and values.
3. Administrative Help
Behind every activity is a need for planning, communication, and organization. Volunteers can help with:
- Scheduling and calendars
- Translations
- Flyers and brochures
- Member communication
- Coordinating supplies
If you’re detail-oriented and like organizing, this is a valuable contribution.
4. Community Outreach
We want more people to know about us and benefit from what we do. Volunteers can help us:
- Reach out to potential members
- Collaborate with other local organizations
- Welcome newcomers and help them feel at ease
- Translate or explain activities to those who may feel unsure or shy
Helping someone take their first step with us is a meaningful act of hospitality.
How Much Time Is Required?
We are flexible. Whether you have a few hours a month or a few hours a week, we’ll work with your schedule.
Some volunteers help during specific seasons (such as summer festivals), others come weekly to assist with classes or workshops, and some are on-call for occasional needs. There is no long-term commitment required, and you can begin by observing or helping in small ways until you feel ready for more.
What You Gain as a Volunteer
Volunteering is not only about giving—it’s also about growing. Volunteers often tell us they gain far more than they expected:
- Confidence in leading and collaborating with others
- Friendships that extend beyond the association
- New skills, from public speaking to event planning
- Personal satisfaction in making a difference
- Increased cultural awareness and empathy
It’s not uncommon for our volunteers to say, “I came to help, but I stayed because I felt part of something meaningful.”
How to Start Volunteering
We keep things simple.
If you’re interested in volunteering, just reach out to us directly or visit us in person to introduce yourself.
- Email us at: contact@Forsaving.site
- Visit us at: 14 rue Humblot, 75015 Paris
You can share a little about your interests, availability, and any special skills you may have. We’ll invite you to a few upcoming events and talk about what opportunities might be a good fit.
There’s no pressure or formal interview—we believe in meeting people face to face and finding the right role naturally.
A Word of Thanks
We believe that volunteers are the soul of our association. Their generosity, energy, and care have helped us grow for more than 20 years. Every flyer handed out, every dish washed, every game led, every person welcomed—these are the acts that build a community.
If you’re reading this, it means you’re already considering the possibility. That alone speaks volumes.
We hope you’ll take the next step and become part of our collective story—as a volunteer, a friend, a neighbor, and a changemaker.