Inform - Train - Support
Addressing the subject of volunteering in the voluntary sector
Consortium Association aims to support associations on several issues related to volunteering.
The motivations for becoming a volunteer in an organization are many and varied, ranging from the desire to help others to the desire for personal growth. Here are some of the most common reasons:
Altruistic motivations:
Helping others: This is often the main motivation. Volunteers want to contribute to a cause they care about and make a difference in the lives of others.
Defend a cause: Some people commit to supporting specific values or causes, such as the environment, human rights, health, etc.
Being useful to society: Volunteering allows you to feel useful and contribute to the well-being of the community.
Fighting injustice: Some are motivated by a sense of outrage at injustice and want to take action to combat it.
Personal motivations:
Grow and build self-esteem: Volunteering can provide a sense of personal satisfaction and build self-confidence.
Meet new people: This is a great way to make friends and expand your social network.
Acquire new skills: Volunteering allows you to develop new skills and gain valuable experience.
Use your skills: Some people want to put their professional or personal skills to use for a cause.
Breaking isolation: For single or retired people, volunteering can be a way to escape loneliness and feel included.
Making your free time meaningful: Volunteering can provide a sense of purpose and satisfaction.
Participate in the governance of an association:
Becoming a director or board member of an association involves a greater commitment and increased responsibilities. Motivations may include:
Contribute to decision-making: Directors participate in defining the association's strategic directions and in making important decisions.
Put your skills to work for the association: Administrators can contribute their expertise in management, finance, communication, etc.
Ensuring the sustainability of the association: The directors ensure the proper management of the association and its long-term development.
Defending the interests of members: Directors represent the members of the association and ensure that their interests are taken into account.
Getting involved in local life: For some, it is a way to actively engage in the life of their community.
In summary, volunteering and involvement in the governance of an association are enriching experiences that allow you to give your time and skills to a cause that is close to your heart, while also developing personally.
1 - Définir les besoins en bénévoles
2 - Know how to inform new volunteers
3 - Know how to integrate new volunteers
Each association has different needs for volunteers depending on its activities and also depending on the schedule of its actions.
A welcome document or welcome booklet, as well as a clear speech, will avoid casting errors.
Welcoming new volunteers is essential. Volunteering for an organization can be stressful for some people.
4 - Know how to retain volunteers
Tant pour les anciens que les nouveaux bénévoles, il est important de tisser des liens forts et un esprit de groupe.
Employer associations
There are many employer associations, which have recruitment needs, in the same way as a company, with the same rules and constraints.
It is important that the association's volunteers are a pool of potential candidates if the association decides to recruit an employee... with multiple benefits.
Subsidized contracts
Nonprofits can benefit from several types of subsidized contracts, designed to promote the professional integration of people who have difficulty accessing employment. Here are the main ones:
1. The Employment Skills Pathway (PEC)
This contract aims to facilitate the sustainable integration into employment of people who are far from the labor market.
It is based on a triptych: employment, support and training.
The association receives financial assistance, the amount of which varies depending on the situation.
It is particularly suitable for associations wishing to engage in professional integration.
2. Apprenticeship and professionalization contracts
These work-study contracts allow you to acquire a professional qualification while working.
They are suitable for young people and adults wishing to retrain.
Associations benefit from financial aid for hiring apprentices or people on professionalization contracts.
It should be noted that the decree of April 27, 2024 removes the exceptional aid for hiring employees under 30 years of age on professionalization contracts.
3. The Frank Jobs
This system encourages the hiring of people living in priority urban policy neighborhoods (QPV).
Associations can benefit from substantial financial aid, particularly for permanent hiring.
This system has been renewed, but it has been refocused to allow for lasting integration.
4. The Adult Relay Contract
This contract is aimed at unemployed people over 26 years old, living in QPVs.
It allows social mediation missions to be carried out.
The State provides financial assistance to the association.
Focus on civic service
Civic Service is a program that allows young people to engage in community service within associations, local authorities, public institutions, or non-profit organizations. Here are some key points to know:
Objectives and principles:
Civic engagement: Civic Service aims to encourage youth engagement and strengthen social cohesion.
General interest: The proposed missions must meet social or environmental needs.
Volunteering: This is a voluntary commitment, distinct from volunteering or paid employment.
Social diversity: Civic Service is open to all young people, regardless of diploma or experience.
Eligibility requirements:
Be aged 16 to 25 (up to 30 for people with disabilities).
Be of French nationality, a national of the European Union or a foreigner residing in France for more than one year.
Mission characteristics:
Duration: From 6 to 12 months, with a weekly duration of 24 to 35 hours.
Areas of action: Solidarity, health, education, culture, environment, sport, etc.
Compensation: Volunteers receive a monthly allowance.
Support: Volunteers receive support and training.
For associations:
Associations can welcome volunteers for Civic Service after obtaining approval.
This allows them to strengthen their actions and involve young people in their projects.
It is important to note that civic service is not an employment contract.
Focus on ZRR / ZFRR
Rural Revitalization Zones (ZRR) are territories defined by the State to promote economic development and employment in rural areas in difficulty. Since July 1, 2024, ZRRs have been replaced by France Ruralities Revitalization Zones (ZFRR). Businesses that establish themselves in these zones can benefit from several hiring incentives.
Here are the main aids available:
Exemption from employer contributions:
Companies located in ZRR or ZFRR can benefit from an exemption from employer contributions for social security and family allowances.
This exemption 1 applies for 12 months for the hiring of the first to the fiftieth employee.
The exemption is total if the remuneration is less than or equal to 1.5 times the minimum wage, and degressive between 1.5 and 2.4 times the minimum wage.
Conditions for benefiting from the exemption:
The company must be located in a municipality classified as ZRR or ZFRR.
The employer must not have made any redundancies in the 12 months preceding the hiring.
The employee must carry out his activity in whole or in part in an establishment located in ZRR or ZFRR.
The employment contract must be full-time or part-time, of indefinite or fixed duration of at least 12 months.
Other benefits related to ZRR/ZFRR:
In addition to hiring assistance, businesses can benefit from tax exemptions, such as exemptions from corporate tax, business property tax (CFE) and property tax on built properties.
Time sharing
Time sharing is an exceptional recruitment lever for associations that have needs for varied and often very specific skills.
Benefits for an association
Time-sharing offers numerous advantages to associations, particularly in terms of flexibility, cost reduction, and access to specific skills. Here are the main benefits:
1. Flexibility and adaptation to specific needs:
Responding to varying needs: Associations can adjust their resources according to their activities, using a part-time professional only when necessary.
Specific project management: Time sharing allows you to benefit from the expertise of a professional for one-off missions, without having to hire them full-time.
Staff replacement: In the event of absence or leave, time sharing offers a solution to ensure business continuity.
2. Cost reduction:
Budget control: Associations only pay for hours worked, which reduces payroll costs and the costs associated with hiring a full-time employee.
Savings on social security contributions: Social security costs are proportional to working time, which allows for savings.
Cost sharing: Several associations can share the same professional, which allows costs to be divided.
3. Access to specific skills:
Specialized expertise: Time sharing provides access to specialized skills (accounting, communication, fundraising, etc.) that the association would not be able to afford full-time.
Professionalization: The intervention of experienced professionals helps to improve the management and efficiency of the association.
Transfer of skills: Part-time professionals can pass on their knowledge and methods to the association's volunteers and employees.
4. Strengthening the associative structure:
Structuring: Bringing in experienced professionals can help structure the organization and improve internal processes.
Development: Time sharing can support the development of the association by providing key skills for the implementation of new projects.
Sustainability: By professionalizing certain functions, time sharing helps ensure the sustainability of the association.
5. Diversification of profiles:
Opening up to new talent: Part-time work helps attract professionals who want to get involved in the non-profit sector, but who are not available full-time.
Diversity of experience: The contribution of professionals from different sectors (private, public, etc.) enriches the association and promotes innovation.
In summary, time-sharing is a flexible, economical and effective solution for associations wishing to strengthen their skills, optimize their management and develop their activities.
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Identify your needs
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Quantify your needs
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Valuing your needs
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Planning your needs
Benefits for an employee
Part-time work, in the context of a nonprofit organization, offers significant benefits for employees. This organizational model allows a professional's skills to be shared between several organizations, thus meeting specific needs without hiring a full-time employee. Here are the main benefits for employees:
Diversity of missions and development of skills:
The employee works in varied environments, which enriches his professional experience.
It develops a broader range of skills, adapting to different sectors and audiences.
Job security:
The risk of unemployment is reduced because the employee is employed by a group of employers or a dedicated structure, which ensures continuity of employment.
This offers professional stability, even if the missions are diversified.
Expanded professional network:
The employee meets many people from the voluntary sector, which encourages the development of their network.
This can open doors for future professional opportunities.
Work/life balance:
Time sharing can allow for better time management, with more flexible schedules.
This can be particularly attractive for people looking to balance their professional life with other commitments.
Skills development:
The employee can highlight his expertise with several associations, which strengthens his professional profile.
This can be especially rewarding for experienced professionals.
Access to continuing education:
Employer groups or organizations that employ part-time workers often promote ongoing training for their employees, thus enabling regular skills updates.
It's important to note that part-time work requires a high degree of adaptability and organizational skills. However, it offers an attractive alternative for employees looking to diversify their experience and secure their job in the nonprofit sector.
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Define your service offering
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Define your available time
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Organize your working time
The associative employers' group
There are several types of employer groups.
For example, "Profession Sport" specializes in providing sports teachers to various associations in Tarn-et-Garonne.
An associative employer group (GEA) is a structure that allows several associations to pool the employment of employees. Here is a detailed explanation of how it works and its benefits:
Functioning
Pooling of needs:
Several associations come together to employ one or more employees that they do not need full-time individually.
The employee shares his working time between the different member associations of the GEA.
Single employer:
The GEA is the employee's employer. It manages employment contracts, salaries, social security contributions, etc.
Member associations pay the GEA a financial contribution corresponding to the time worked by the employee.
Simplified administrative management:
Member associations are relieved of administrative tasks related to employment.
The GEA is the single point of contact for all employment-related questions.
Benefits
For associations:
Access to qualified professional skills part-time.
Reduction of employment costs.
Simplification of administrative management.
Helps consolidate jobs that could not have been created full-time.
For employees:
Job security: the employee has a stable employment contract with the GEA.
Diversity of missions and development of skills.
Expanded professional network.
A structured working framework.
The different forms of employer groups
Employer groups can take several legal forms:
Association under the 1901 law.
Cooperative society.
Additional information
GEAs are particularly suited to small associations that have occasional or part-time needs.
They promote the creation of sustainable jobs in the non-profit sector.
GEIQs (Employer Groups for Integration and Qualification) are a particular type of employer group, whose vocation is the integration and qualification of people who are far from the labor market.
An example of an Associative Employer Group in Montauban.
This GEA specializes in sports-related professions. All member associations must have an activity related to sports, entertainment, and leisure (specialized GEA).
The Employer Group Resource Center (CRGE) of Occitanie brings together 130 GE.