FAQ – ShareAmi

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ShareAmi program?

ShareAmi connects young French learners and French-speaking seniors for weekly video calls. Each pair is supported for 3 months by a facilitator. After that, the duo can continue independently or end the program.

How can I join ShareAmi?

1. Go to the homepage.
2. Select your profile: Learner, Senior, or Volunteer Facilitator.
3. You will be redirected to a registration form!

Is the program free?

Yes! ShareAmi is free for all participants. You can support us by making a donation on our HelloAsso page.

Can I join if I’m under 18?

No. ShareAmi is only open to participants aged 18 to 35 (as learners).

What age do I need to be to join as a senior?

You must be 55 or older to join the program as a senior.

What profile is needed to become a senior participant?

You should be a French speaker aged 55 or over, willing to share your language, enjoy intercultural exchange, and want to support a young person.

Who can join as a learner?

You must be a migrant, refugee, international student, or asylum seeker aged 18 to 35 who is learning French.

What level of French do I need to join?

We recommend at least a B1 level in French to communicate effectively with your senior partner.

I’m a French senior and want to learn English. Is that possible?

No. ShareAmi is designed for seniors to help learners improve their French, not the other way around. We currently don’t offer English learning for seniors.

I’m a non-French-speaking senior and want to learn French.

At this time, ShareAmi does not offer a program for seniors who want to learn French.

How can I get involved?

You can become a volunteer facilitator and help match duos. Or, if you have skills to share, email us at contact@shareami.org.

Is ShareAmi available in other languages?

Currently, ShareAmi is only available in French. But if you’d like to help us expand to other languages, reach out at contact@shareami.org.

I signed up but haven’t received a response. Why?

We take time to create quality pairings. Thank you for your patience — we’ll be in touch as soon as possible.

I’m a teacher and would like to work with ShareAmi in class.

We’d love to collaborate! Please contact us at contact@shareami.org.

I’m a journalist and would like to speak with someone from the team.

Feel free to reach out to us at contact@shareami.org.