Pastry chef, soldier, IT project manager for Vinci Construction... Francis lived many lives before joining Konexio as a volunteer trainer. Self-taught to the core, it's important to him to help people in difficult situations to integrate professionally. Through his commitment, he also wants to be a role model for his children: "I want to show them that life is also about sharing intellectual goods, not just material ones! He encourages those around him to volunteer, because in his words: "It doesn't cost much to lend a hand... and it's always better than spending time looking at nonsense on your phone"!

Georgia, a professional trainer for adults, was looking to broaden her experience in a field she was passionate about. Attracted by Konexio's values and missions, she decided to take the plunge. She draws a lot from her experience as a trainer for the DigitAll program: she has perfected her teaching skills, while being inspired by the motivation of her students. "What we give is very little compared to everything we receive in return. It's a wonderful adventure!"

After an enriching international experience as a volunteer, Ricardo, a telecom engineer, was looking to extend his commitment in France. After working in Peru and Guatemala, he joined Konexio as a digital trainer. Convinced that volunteering is an enriching adventure for all involved, he testifies to the mutual benefits: he has strengthened his pedagogical and communication skills, while the learners acquired essential skills for their professional integration. Even if the volunteering experience takes time, he wholeheartedly recommends it, as "the satisfaction of seeing your students move from one stage of learning to the next, and sometimes even find a job, is more than gratifying".

Customer Success Manager in a legal tech start-up, Natacha chose Konexio for her first volunteering commitment: "When I arrived in Paris, I had some time to spare and I wanted to make myself useful. I came across Konexio totally by chance, and I saw it as a bit of a sign.” She is impressed by the speed with which students progress, and sees their interest grow with each course. As well as fighting the digital divide, she discovered a wider social mission, where classes are also a place for socializing and friendship. Natacha stresses the importance of becoming a volunteer for the right reasons and of getting involved: "When you tell people you're a volunteer, they tend to congratulate you, but I always reply by saying that I do it because I enjoy doing it and I also get a personal benefit out of it!".

A Canadian engineer and IT manager, Madani chose to spend a year volunteering in France. He accompanied Konexio's 8th class of Web and Mobile Web Developers on an educational project: the creation of a website dedicated to jobseekers who have difficulty with digital technology. Madani noted his group's eagerness to learn: "They're enthusiastic and have lots of questions, which is ideal for a teacher! He recommends this immersion as an opportunity to share and learn from each other: "It gets you out of your shell and opens you up. You meet other people with different experiences. That's the richness of this immersion at Konexio."