Accueil des Villes Françaises Pour réussir la mobilité
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Origine and growth of the association
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The first local AVFs were created in 1963 in response to the trend towards decentralization at that time; as a result increasing numbers of people were obliged to move to new areas.
Since then, the number of local AVFs has increased so that today there are 350, and, nation-wide, the AVF associations have over 70 000 members. |
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It is estimated as many as 300 000 people per year benefit from the free information or “listening ear” provided by the local AVF. There are 12 000 volunteers involved ( roughly 10 per 100 members in each local branch, depending on the size of the town). |
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The AVF is one of the most important social and cultural associations in France. Local branches often work alongside town councils, other associations, and various public and private organizations. |
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