International sponsorship
International Sponsorship
WHAT IS INTERNATIONAL SPONSORSHIP?
This personalized welcome scheme enables newly-arrived international students (godchildren) in Montpellier, Nîmes and Perpignan to be accompanied and guided by student volunteers (godparents) for the first two months of their stay.
SINCE 2011, 3,000 GODPARENTS HAVE SUPPORTED MORE THAN 6,300 GODCHILDREN FROM OVER 90 DIFFERENT COUNTRIES!
What is the role of the sponsor?
- Exchange e-mails with your sponsored child before his or her arrival
- Greet him on the day of his arrival (at the station or airport) and accompany him to his home
- Help with administrative formalities, such as opening a bank account or a telephone/internet line...
What are the conditions for becoming a sponsor?
- Being a student in 2020/2021
- One year of study in Montpellier, Nîmes or Perpignan
- Fluency in French and good knowledge of another language
- Have some free time in January and February 2021 (about 2 hours a week)
Why become a volunteer?
- Discover other cultures and share your own
- Facilitating the integration of new international students
- Making friends
- Many gifts are offered to sponsors: entry tickets for several events, a pack of goodies handed out at our various events...
- A certificate proving the volunteer's commitment to the scheme can be issued at the end of the edition, at the sponsor's request.
How do I apply?
- On the website www.parrainage-international.fr
- Until February 28, 2021for godparents.
- All information is available on the International Sponsorship website: www.parrainage-international.fr
- You can also contact us on our Facebook and Twitter pages, and by e-mail: parrain.international@univ-montp3.fr!