Moral support is essential for young patients, according to Carina Esteves, from the Guy Renard association

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On the occasion of the second edition of Podcasthon, the charity event which brings together French-speaking podcasters, “Minute Papillon! », the podcast from the editorial staff of 20 minutesis proud to help you (re)discover the Guy Renard association, which helps young people aged 15-25 with illnesses and disabilities in their social and professional integration.

An association under the 1901 law recognized as being of public utility and non-profit, the Guy Renard association was created in 1943 by former young patients of the Fondation Santé des études de France, which remains, today, a partner of foreground.

For 80 years, Guy Renard has represented a crossroads of information for guidance, the search for internships or first jobs, administrative or educational procedures, and the rights of sick and disabled people. The association also organizes cultural outings for young patients who must stay in the clinic. Guy Renard also has relay accommodation in which young people at the end of their psychiatric care course can experience sharing accommodation. Last activity created, individualized mentoring between a young person in need and an adult. All volunteer profiles are studied and appreciated by the association. You can find their needs on the national platform jeveuxaider.gouv.fr

Looking for volunteers, from students to retirees

In this episode of “Minute Papillon!” », discover the action and
missions of Guy Renard with Carina Esteves, general delegate within the association. The manager underlines in this interview that if “moral support is not sought first by young people at the start of mentoring, it always comes first in the evaluation reports”. An essential action for young people.

Finally, listen again, on the occasion of the first edition of the Podcasthon, to our episode dedicated to the Linkee association, which helps students experiencing food insecurity.

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