CIVIC SOLIDARITY • VOLUNTEER CORPS

The Volunteer Hub: Powering Rural Cultural Democracy

Volunteers are the heart of SON SON. Our community outreach, artist hospitality, and technical masterclasses thrive because civic-minded citizens contribute their time, skills, and energy to our public interest mission.

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Volunteers working together in community room
• VOLUNTEER COHORT 2026 Civic Solidarity in Charente
Civic collaboration: Volunteers meeting in Lésignac-Durand to coordinate logistics and barrier-free access for rural workshop participants.
• WHY ENGAGE WITH SON SON?

A Meaningful, Transparent & Supported Commitment

Volunteering with an Association Loi 1901 is an act of civic stewardship. At SON SON, we recognize that your time is valuable, and we ensure that every volunteer experiences a welcoming, respectful, and well-organized environment.

Whether you have an afternoon per month or several days a week, your contribution directly empowers rural children to discover creative acoustics, provides visiting artists with a supportive environment, and helps preserve regional soundscapes. We provide full orientation, technical guidance, and comprehensive liability insurance for all associative activities.

Technical Audio Mentors

Assist with workshop equipment setup, microphone maintenance, and coaching youth during school recording sessions. Prior sound experience welcome but not mandatory.

Commitment: 4-6 hrs/month

Residency Hospitality & Welcome

Welcome visiting residency artists to Lésignac-Durand, help orient them to the local village, facilitate local grocery and transport needs, and support residency living spaces.

Commitment: Flexible

Community Outreach & Logistics

Coordinate transportation for elderly participants, assist with civic event seating in village halls, distribute informational posters, and manage public registration desks.

Commitment: 2-4 hrs/event

Bioacoustic Field Recordists

Participate in guided dawn and dusk recording excursions across rural wetlands and forests. Operate portable field recorders and log environmental data for the public archive.

Commitment: Weekend surveys
Volunteer audio mentor explaining equipment
Volunteer training: Senior sound engineer guiding a new volunteer through microphone calibration procedures in the studio.

Volunteer Commitment & Rights Matrix

Engagement Level Typical Monthly Hours Assigned Responsibility Association Support & Benefits
Occasional Support 2 – 4 hours Event welcoming, community poster distribution, tea service Free attendance at all internal workshops & showcases
Regular Volunteer 6 – 10 hours Workshop co-facilitation, bioacoustic recording, gear maintenance Technical audio training certification, equipment borrowing access
Lead Coordinator 12+ hours Program logistics, school liaison, volunteer team coordination Active voting voice in Board committees, civic leadership credentials

The French Volunteer Charter (Bénévolat Associatif)

In compliance with French associative jurisprudence, volunteering is strictly freely given and non-remunerated. Volunteers do not enter an employer-employee relationship and may pause or end their engagement at any time. All out-of-pocket expenses incurred on behalf of the association (travel, approved materials) are fully reimbursed upon receipt presentation.

• VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION PORTAL

Register for the 2026 Volunteer Cohort

Join our supportive team in Lésignac-Durand. Complete the intake form below, and our Volunteer Coordinator, Sophie Barreau, will contact you for an introductory conversation.