Charities & Support Groups
Talk to us now! SOS Help, the confidential listening service in English offers emotional support to the International community in France from 3pm to 11pm daily. Our trained volunteers provide the space to talk about any difficulties you’r...
ACWO is a service and social club. We meet several times a month for lunch, coffee, book discussions, and visits to museums and religious sites of interest. Members volunteer weekly at a soup kitchen, and the club makes regular contributions to charitable...
Providing free, confidential support for all English-speaking people in France whose lives have been touched by cancer
Eurordis
Non-governmental alliance of patient organisations representing more than 492 rare diseases patient organisations in over 46 countries. Paris office based at 96 rue Didot (Arr 14). Metro: Porte de Vanves or Porte dOrleans.
Narcotics Anonymous
Regular meetings held in English at the Saint Georges Anglican Church. Meetings held 19:00 - 20:30 on Mondays. Saint Georges Anglican Church, 7 rue Auguste Vacquerie (Arr 16) Metro: Kleber or Etoile
The Ireland Fund of France
French division of The Ireland Funds a charitable organisation providing funds for worthy causes in Ireland and around the world.
Message
Parenting is always an adventure, but parenting far from family and friends - and trying to blend different languages and cultures - can present challenges that no parent should endure alone. Message is a diverse, supportive community of English-speaking....
American Battle Monuments Commission
Agency responsible for maintaining the American war monuments and memorials in France. Their website provides a listing of American memorials accessible from Paris and across France.
La Leche League Paris English Group
Association to promote and support breast feeding. Monthly meetings, a lending library and telephonic consultations are available.
Espace Benevolat
Helps you find the right volunteer opportunity in Paris. Visit website for more information.
The Junior Service League of Paris
Working for the Franco-Anglo community in Paris, the JSLP is a non-profit organisation of international women participating in community service projects in the Paris area. 34 Ave de New York (Arr. 16) Metro: Alma Marceau.
S.P.R.I.N.T. France Association
A non-profit association of English-speaking and bilingual professionals, SPRINT is a network of professionals that work with children who have special educational needs, emotional needs or disabilities, as well as their families.
Americans Overseas Domestic Violence Crisis Center
International toll free crisis line and child abuse hotline for abused Americans living overseas. Domestic Violence Advocates available from Mondays through Friday. ATT toll free Direct Access number for France 08 00 99 00 11 (wait) 966 879 6636.
Positive Parents
Autonomy and positive self-esteem. Parenting training and workshops. Help your children be more autonomous, confident and capable of authentic communication by learning Transactional Analysis concepts as applied to parenting. 13 impasse des Nympheas (78)
Lions Club of Yvelines Heraldic
English-speaking, mixed-gender Lions Club. Members are from a variety of countries including French citizens who have worked and lived overseas.
The Salvation Army
Has well-established evangelical and social centres in various parts of France, where they express their Christian faith in practical ways, in much the same way as in centres in the UK.
Le Fil et La Main
The non-profit Association “Le Fil et La Main” has a twofold purpose: based on the knowledge of the therapeutic benefits of needle arts, volunteers animate knitting sessions at the Institute Curie, the Foundation Le Refuge, and Fresnes prison, among...
TOC H Paris Branch
International charity and membership movement that organizes tea and friendship meetings on the second Monday of each month at St Michaels Church for retired members of the anglophone community in Paris. 5 rue dAguesseau (Arr 8)
Eurochips
European Network for Children of Imprisoned Parents is a European-wide initiative on behalf of children with an imprisoned parent. Seeks to boost awareness and achieve new ways of thinking, acting and interacting on issues concerning prisoners children.
The Royal British Legion
British association supporting, and campaigning for, the ex-service community.
Franglish Wives Support
A group for wives living in France who need some extra support. The group offers monthly support group sessions with experienced psychologists, in addition to monthly social events and French lessons.
Al-Anon
Al-Anon is a worldwide fellowship of men and women whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking, regardless of whether that person is still drinking or not. It is non-professional, self-supporting and apolitical.
Franco American Community Center
Community centre located in the American Church of Paris. Based at 65 quai d'Orsay (Arr 7) Metro: Alma
AVF
AVF is an association that welcome newcomers and provides information regarding all aspects of everyday life in France. Will introduce you to useful contacts and will connect you with people who will help you to discover your new town.
ABC Autism
Dedicated to raising awareness about autism and to bring help and hope to all who deal with the hardships of this disorder. 36 rue du Cotentin
(Arr 15). Metro: Volontaires.
E.N.Vol (Equipes Nouvelles de Volontaires)
British and French volunteers that assist at the Hertford British Hospital.
Make-A-Wish France
Association that grants the wishes of children and young people aged between 3 to 17 that are living with a life-threatening disease. Visit their website to volunteer, make a donation or to subscribe to their newsletter.
No Panic France
Helpline with trained helpliners offering support for sufferers of anxiety, phobias, panic attacks and obsessive compulsive disorder. Volunteer helpliners welcome to contact us for training.
Serve the City Paris
Serve the City Paris is part of the
Serve the City global movement of English-speaking volunteers showing kindness
in practical ways to help the people in Paris, who are in need.
Expat Women
Comprehensive global website offering support and information for women living abroad.
Entre Amis de Disneyland Paris
Est. in 1997 by people associated with Disneyland Paris, this non-profit association provides community support to anglophones in the Marne la Vallee area. Monthly activities for adults and their families.
American Legion
American veteran's support organization.
Groupement des Aphasiques Picards (GAP)
Association offering support, help with rehabilitation and practical advice for people who are aphasic and their families.
ELSA-France
ELSA France is a non-profit association currently comprising 21 fully affiliated schools, all of which are located in France. These schools and institutions all offer part or all of their respective curricula in English.
American Aid Society
The American Aid Society has been helping Americans in need in France since 1922.
Codependents Anonymous France
CoDA (Codependents Anonymous) is an international program of recovery for those who are suffering from problems in their relationships with others and themselves. Meetings and supportive fellowship are available throughout France and via distance in Frenc...
Gifted in France
Provides talks and presentations for parents, educators and mental health providers on the educational, social and emotional needs of gifted and twice exceptional children. Also organize activities for children including an annual Spelling Bee.
AA - Alcoholics Anonymous
An international fellowship of men and women who have had a drinking problem. It is non-professional, self-supporting, multiracial, apolitical and available almost everywhere. Meetings at various locations in Paris and suburbs throughout the week.
YMCA/UCJG
The Paris YMCA serves as emergency or last minute housing option as well as a youth hostel. 14 rue de Trevise (Arr 9). Metro: Grands Boulevards.
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM)
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) is part of the United Nations and has been supporting migrants and refugees all around the world for over 70 years. Based in Paris, the IOM France has opened a temporary office in Saint-Brieuc, Brittany,...
Canadian Womens Association
Since 1978, this group has been providing members with a range of activities to foster ties among Canadian women residing in France, to promote Canada’s dual culture and to assist newcomers to France. 5 rue de Constantine (Arr 7). Metro: Invalides.
benenova
Work with local nonprofits to build high-impact, group-based volunteer projects. Volunteers sign up through the website.
SPAN
Support group for parents and families of children with special needs.
Weight Watchers Food
Internationally renowned weightloss and health programme. Group help and support organised in French and English. Centres across the Ile de France region.
Daughters of the American Revolution
Organisation that promotes American history and education, preserves American landmarks and supports military veterans. 61 boulevard des Invalides (Arr 7).
Red Cross / Croix Rouge
International volunteer-led humanitarian organisation that helps people in crisis.
Overeaters Anonymous
Meetings are held regularly at different locations in and around Paris including the American Church in Paris at 65 Quai dOrsay (Arr 7) Metro: Alma Marceau