Guichet d'accueil des travailleurs saisonniers et guide du travailleur saisonnier

Rationale and aims

Guichet d'accueil des travailleurs saisonniers et guide du travailleur saisonnier address housing shortages and administrative barriers faced by seasonal workers, including those arriving from neighbouring Spain. The services provide orientation to local services and support with housing and key administrative steps. They aim to improve seasonal workers’ access to accommodation.

Support offered

Guichet d'accueil des travailleurs saisonniers et guide du travailleur saisonnier provide a comprehensive guide that lists relevant local services and housing options and gives contact details. Seasonal workers can access this guide online or in print. A mobile welcome and orientation helpdesk operates during the winter season and offers in-person support with registering with France Travail, accessing benefits, securing housing, and navigating healthcare and childcare services. It is also possible for seasonal workers to book appointments. Additionally, it offers municipalities lease management, rent collection and assistance with subsidy applications, targeting both public and private housing stock.

Target groups and eligibility

Guichet d'accueil des travailleurs saisonniers et guide du travailleur saisonnier target seasonal workers employed in the Catalan Pyrenees region, with a particular focus on mobile workers arriving from outside the region. It also benefits local residents engaged in seasonal employment and cross-border workers from France and Catalonia (Spain). There are no formal eligibility criteria to access the support, and seasonal workers can access it online or in-person free of charge.