Bring comfortable clothing, hiking shoes, and a swimsuit. Nights can be chilly, so bring warm clothes, a good sleeping bag, and an air mattress/ground mat. You may also want to bring recipes from your country/region, musical instruments, and games.
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 8€/day, once they arrive at the project in France;
- volunteers will have to complete a participation report, submitted online through the portal. Rendez-vous :
Before your arrival, the group leader will create a WhatsApp group for all participants. The meeting point is set at Toulouse Matabiau train station on September 3rd at 6:00 PM.
A detailed travel sheet with all practical information (bus schedules, travel tips, etc.) will be sent to you four weeks before the project begins to help you plan your trip smoothly.
Train bookings in France are usually available about four months in advance on the official website: https://www.sncf-connect.com/
The final morning (24/09) is reserved for departures.