What France Bénévolat does

France Bénévolat is a French non-profit association (association loi 1901) founded in 1990 that operates as an 'association of associations,' functioning as a national intermediary between nonprofit associations seeking volunteers and individuals wanting to volunteer. Headquartered at 127 rue Falguière in Paris (75015), the organization runs a web-based matching platform at www.francebenevolat.org where associations can post unlimited volunteer missions and candidates can search and apply; the platform includes account management and direct messaging between parties. The organization supplements the digital platform with a federated physical network of nearly 250 local implantations and regional delegations across all major French regions (Île-de-France, Bretagne, Normandie, Occitanie, Nouvelle Aquitaine, Grand Est, AURA, Pays de la Loire, PACA Corse) that provide personalized local support for volunteer recruitment and integration.

Beyond the matching platform, France Bénévolat offers a portfolio of products and thematic programs including the registered Passeport Bénévole® trademark (a volunteer recognition booklet sold at €75 per pack of 25), Formation GRH Bénévole (training for associations on volunteer human resources management), the recurring Baromètre du Bénévolat research series (6th edition published March 2025), and thematic programs targeting disability inclusion, migrants/refugees, the environment, the criminal justice system ('Bénévolat & Parcours Pénal' with the Ministry of Justice), youth (Réussite Jeunes, Lycéens), and intergenerational education (AIRE21®). The organization reports 7,000+ association members, 40 large national associations participating in the Tribune for associative volunteering engagement, and corporate/institutional partnerships with France Travail, the Ministère de l'Éducation Nationale et de la Jeunesse, Agirc-Arrco/KLESIA, Crédit Mutuel, MACIF, CNAF, the Fondation Autonomia, and AFPA.

The business model combines association membership and registration fees (with large national networks receiving free partnership access), donations processed via the HelloAsso payment platform, corporate and institutional sponsorship, and unit-priced sales of the Passeport Bénévole® booklet. President Dominique Thierry leads the organization. No financial figures, headcount, or external investment are disclosed in the source material.

Name

France Bénévolat

Legal name

France Bénévolat

Website

https://francebenevolat.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

France Bénévolat is a French non-profit association founded in 1990 that runs a national web platform and ~250 local centers to match over 7,000 associations seeking volunteers with individual volunteers across France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Volunteer Engagement Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Volunteer Program Funding, Scholarships & Fundraising Support (EDAIAGAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dropout Prevention, Alternative Education & Re-Engagement Nonprofits (BPAGADAL), International & Local Implementing NGOs (HLAJAKAD), Environmental Conservation & Sustainability Volunteering (EDAIAGAB)

Keywords

• Volunteer matching services
• Association management
• Nonprofit volunteer network
• Volunteer recognition programs
• Civic engagement platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Association Membership/Subscription: Associations pay membership/registration fees to access the platform and receive support services. Large national association networks with partnership agreements receive free access.
2. Donations: The organization accepts donations through its website, processed via HelloAsso secure payment platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

France Bénévolat runs a national web platform and 250-branch local network that match French non-profit associations seeking volunteers with individuals wanting to volunteer, complemented by the registered Passeport Bénévole® credential for documenting volunteer experience and by training programs (e.g., Formation GRH Bénévole) that help associations recruit, integrate, and retain volunteers.

Product overview

France Bénévolat operates a unified national volunteer-matching platform (www.francebenevolat.org) that connects associations seeking volunteers with individuals wanting to volunteer. The core platform enables associations to post unlimited volunteer missions and volunteers to search and apply for opportunities. The ecosystem includes the Passeport Bénévole® credential for documenting volunteer experience, the Formation GRH Bénévole training program for associations, and a network of approximately 250 local branches providing personalized support. Thematic programs address specific societal issues including disability, migrants, environment, criminal justice, and youth education, while the Baromètre du Bénévolat provides periodic research on volunteer trends.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Passeport Bénévole®: A volunteer passport initiative created by France Bénévolat to recognize and valorize volunteer experience, serving as a bridge between associative volunteering and professional life. Received support from France Travail, Ministry of Education, and AFPA.

Products and services

• Plateforme web www.francebenevolat.org A national web platform that connects volunteers with associations by enabling associations to post volunteer missions and volunteers to search and apply for missions, with account management and in-platform messaging.
• Passeport Bénévole® A registered volunteer passport and skills portfolio tool created by France Bénévolat that documents volunteer missions, competencies acquired, and professional experience gained through volunteering, serving as a bridge between associative volunteering and professional life with endorsement from France Travail, the Ministry of Education, and AFPA.
• Formation GRH Bénévole A training program designed for associations to help them attract, welcome, animate, and retain volunteers, covering topics such as writing attractive mission offers, integrating volunteers, and recognizing volunteer contributions.
• Réseau local France Bénévolat A network of approximately 250 local branches and antennas across France that provide personalized support to associations in their volunteer recruitment, integration, and retention efforts.
• Baromètre du Bénévolat A periodic study and publication tracking the evolution of volunteer engagement in France, with the 6th edition published in March 2025.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 7,000 associations use the platform
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Ministère de l'Education Nationale et de la JeunessecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment ministry providing support for the Passeport Bénévole® initiative and youth volunteering programs
• CNAF (Caisse Nationale des Allocations Familiales)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational family allowance fund supporting social and associative initiatives
• Fondation AutonomiasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation supporting citizen engagement programs including 'Citoyen et Engagé à Tout Âge'
• Ministère de la Justice (Direction de l'Administration Pénitentiaire)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinistry supporting the 'Bénévolat & Parcours Pénal' program for volunteer engagement in correctional facilities
• France TravailcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment employment agency supporting the Passeport Bénévole® recognition tool for professional development
• AFPAsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational agency for adult vocational training supporting recognition of volunteer experience

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tous Bénévoles: French online platform dedicated to matching individual volunteers with nonprofit associations. Closely comparable in mission and target audience to France Bénévolat, with a similar association-of-associations heritage and focus on French civic engagement.
• JeVeuxAider.gouv.fr: French government's official volunteer-matching platform launched during the COVID-19 crisis. Directly competes with France Bénévolat for both associations posting missions and individual volunteers, but is fully state-funded and free, creating a structurally subsidized competitor.

Emerging players

• Catchafire: Skills-based volunteering platform connecting professionals with nonprofits for project-based engagements. Comparable as a digital-first volunteer-matching player, with potential overlap to France Bénévolat's corporate and skills-based volunteering positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Points of Light: US-based nonprofit organization operating a global volunteer infrastructure network and advocacy platform. Comparable as a large-scale, mission-driven organization promoting civic engagement through both a digital platform and a coordinated network of regional affiliates.
• Idealist (Action Without Borders): Global nonprofit platform connecting volunteers, jobs, and organizations. Comparable as a multi-purpose civic engagement platform serving the nonprofit sector across multiple geographies, providing a useful international reference point for France Bénévolat's positioning.
• Benevity: Corporate-focused CSR and employee volunteering platform used by large enterprises to manage employee giving and volunteering programs. Comparable to France Bénévolat's corporate partner strategy (e.g., Crédit Mutuel, MACIF, Agirc-Arrco) and the company's stated intent to grow corporate volunteering services.
• VolunteerMatch: One of the largest volunteer-matching platforms in the United States, connecting nonprofits with millions of volunteers. Comparable in core matching service and nonprofit-customer model, but operates as a broader incumbent without the physical local-center infrastructure that differentiates France Bénévolat.
• UNV (United Nations Volunteers): UN organization that mobilizes volunteers for development and humanitarian assignments globally. Comparable as an institutional infrastructure supporting volunteer deployment and recognition, though operating at international rather than national scale.
• LinkedIn Volunteer Marketplace: Volunteer search and board-matching functionality embedded within LinkedIn's broader professional network. Comparable as a destination where individuals look for volunteer opportunities, and a potential substitute that leverages LinkedIn's professional-credentialing overlap with France Bénévolat's Passeport Bénévole® positioning.

Regional players

• Association France Bénévolat Lyon: Local branch network of France Bénévolat itself, operating at the regional level across metropolitan France. Comparable as a localized deployment of the same volunteer-matching model and infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/francebenevolat
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCFbENGWgyMd2MW1qDhu2OMA
• Facebookfacebook.com/FranceBenevolat
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/france-benevolat-national

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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