Concordia France

France: CREATE AN OPEN AIR ECO-FRIENDLY CAFE (CONCF-3107A-ESC)

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14/05/2025 - 29/05/2025

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Âge: 18 - 30

Nombre maximum de bénévoles: 13

Encore de la place pour: 5 Male + 5 Female

Langues: Anglais

La nourriture végétarienne: Oui

Accès avec handicap: Oui

Aéroport le plus proche: Toulouse (TLS)

Gare routière/ferroviaire la plus proche: AUCH train station

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Travail

You want to contribute to the revitalization of a rural community and connect with locals? Join a team of volunteers to set up a guinguette and bring a lively meeting place to life in the heart of Gers, one of the most welcoming regions in France!

In Preignan, a dynamic village surrounded by nature, you will help breathe new life into L’Hydroberge, a community café cherished by locals. The goal of this project is to transform this alternative space into a hub for connection and exchange while upholding values of inclusion, equality, and eco-responsibility.

On-site, you will take part in preparing the venue for the summer season by building a pizza oven and outdoor wooden furniture. No prior experience is required—if you’ve never done masonry or carpentry before, don’t worry, everything can be learned on-site! What truly matters is your motivation and willingness to bring creativity to this project full of potential.
Your stay will also be filled with exciting activities and local tourism, ensuring an immersive experience in the life of the village.

Logement et nourriture

You will sleep in individual tents (provided by Concordia) with access to sanitary facilities, showers, and a kitchen.
Everyone will take turns preparing meals and managing the living space (organizing schedules, cleaning, shopping, etc.). Tasks will be shared collectively, and meals will be prepared together (mainly vegetarian). A budget will be allocated to the team leaders, and you will participate in grocery shopping, prioritizing healthy, mostly vegetarian and locally sourced products. Laundry will be done by hand.
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Situation, loisirs

L’Hydroberge is located in Preignan, a charming village in Gers, at the heart of the Occitanie region in southern France. This picturesque village, with everything you need nearby, is just a stone’s throw from Auch, the city of d’Artagnan, known for its rich history.

Preignan hosts fascinating remnants such as an ancient villa visible on the ridges. The village’s Romanesque church, at its center, was built on a former Merovingian cemetery, offering a true journey through time. The Rambert Mill, home to L’Hydroberge, is itself a historic monument and a symbol of local life.

If you love history and authenticity, Gers is the ideal place to explore France in a unique way. You can discover the Santiago de Compostela trails, visit archaeological sites like the Gallo-Roman villa of Seviac, and more! The region is also home to the Occitan language, adding even more charm to its rich character.

Partenaire

During the project, you will be ambassadors of L’Hydroberge, a former mill that has become a true community hub. This café is now a cornerstone for locals, combining culture, conviviality, and creativity.

L’Hydroberge hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including jam sessions, thematic fairs (eco-construction, wellness, cosplay), book signings, conferences, and concerts. During your stay, you will have the chance to take part in one of these jam sessions. Music instruments will be available, but you can bring your own to join the lively musical atmosphere of the venue. This is the perfect opportunity to meet residents, exchange ideas, and experience a rich and dynamic immersion in local life.

Itinéraire vers le point de rendez-vous

The meeting point is AUCH Train Station on the 14th of May at 6 PM. There are regular trains to AUCH from TOULOUSE Matabiau station.
From PARIS, you can take the train from Montparnasse train station to TOULOUSE Matabiau train station, regular departures are scheduled throughout the day (about every hour). The trip last for about 4.5 hours, once in TOULOUSE Matabiau train station.Trains are open to booking about 4 months before the departure dates, available on the following website: https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/

If you are coming first by plane, remember that you will need some time to commute from the airport to the train station, therefore we recommend that you arrive early enough for you not to rush and have a stress free travel. If possible, please consider using low-carbon transportation (train and bus rather than
airplane) for a sustainable international workcamp.

Commentaires additionnels

Consider taking clothes and footwear suited for work and hiking (including rain clothes). Bring a warm sleeping bag and a good floor mat, tents are provided but if you want, you can bring your own tent. Don’t forget to bring a bathing suit in case you go swimming. Don’t hesitate to bring home specialties, photos, games, music instruments, etc.

Remarques

Foreigners belonging to the European Union must bring with them a personal EHIC (European Health Insurance Card), and everybody must, in any case, bring their insurance certificate. If health issues arise on the project, volunteers will have to pay for them, and will then be reimbursed once back in their home country.

This project is supported by the European Solidarity Corps (ESC) program for young people between 18 and 30. It is open to all volunteers that fit the ESC criteria.
The participation to ESC volunteering teams is subjected to several principles and conditions, presented on the ESC webpage: https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity/mission_en

Volunteers do not have to pay any fee (neither sending, nor participation fee) to attend the project and will receive financial support for their travel, according to a maximum amount established depending on their travel distance and upon the presentation of original tickets;
Volunteers need to enrol in the PASS, the ESC Portal; then Concordia France will organise their matching, on the online system, with the volunteering project;
Volunteers will receive pocket money, calculated on the basis of 6€/day, once they arrive at the project in France;
Volunteers will have to complete a participation report, submitted online through the portal.

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