BECOME A VOLUNTEER PILLAR IN OUR COMMUNITY
Our mission is to foster an extraordinary culture of civic volunteerism, neighborly benevolence, and mutual community care that empowers ordinary citizens of Villiers-Saint-Orien, Bonneval, and surrounding rural hamlets to become active champions of collective wellness. We believe that true territorial vitality cannot be bought through commercial hiring, but must be built through the selfless contributions of local men and women who generously invest their skills, listening ears, and physical energy into their neighbors' health. By providing comprehensive training in group session animation, equipment maintenance, and compassionate senior accompaniment, our association unites passionate volunteers under a shared civic banner that breaks down generational divides, eliminates rural loneliness, and ensures that healthy physical movement remains an enduring, joyful, and welcoming community reality for all.
THE SACRED ETHOS OF UNREMUNERATED CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
In strict accordance with the French Law of July 1, 1901, every volunteer position at FITNESS BONNEVALAISE is unremunerated. We do not offer wages, performance bonuses, or disguised financial benefits. This clear boundary is what preserves our integrity and distinguishes us from private commercial gyms.
What we do offer our volunteers is profound and lasting: the opportunity to acquire certified sports animation skills (subsidized by the association through accredited training bodies), formal training in first-aid procedures (PSC1), meaningful friendships with neighbors across the canton, and the deep, priceless satisfaction of knowing your personal efforts directly improve the daily lives of local seniors, parents, and youth.
OUR FOUR CORE VOLUNTEER PROFILES
Whether you have two hours per month or three hours per week, there is an essential role suited to your talents:
SESSION ANIMATOR & ASSISTANT COACH
Lead or co-lead weekly warm-ups, demonstrate exercise form, cue proper breathing, and guide participants through circuit rotations. We provide full instructional manuals, mentor pairings, and funded certification paths.
Commitment: 2 hours weekly (Tuesday evening, Thursday morning, or Saturday morning)
LOGISTICS & EQUIPMENT CUSTODIAN
Oversee the setup and sanitation of gym mats, check elastic bands for wear, verify sound equipment batteries, restock first-aid supplies, and ensure municipal halls are left spotless following gatherings.
Commitment: 1 to 2 hours per session or flexible rotation
SENIOR MOBILITY COMPANION & ESCORT
Provide gentle reassurance during Thursday senior sessions, stand beside older adults during balance exercises, help with chair positioning, and assist with transportation for non-driving seniors.
Commitment: 2 hours every Thursday morning
TRAIL MARSHAL & EVENT COORDINATOR
Help organize our monthly Sunday solidarity walks, mark trail junctions with biodegradable ribbons, carry first-aid backpacks, distribute refuse bags for trail cleanups, and record member attendance.
Commitment: 3 hours on the first Sunday of each month
SUBMIT YOUR VOLUNTEER APPLICATION
Complete the application form below. Our volunteer coordination bureau in Villiers-Saint-Orien will review your submission and contact you within three business days to invite you for an informal coffee and chat.