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France France: ROCK'N'WALL 2 (SJ/TRI43)

Dates

29/07/2024   -   11/08/2024

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Age
15 - 17
Max number of volunteers
15
Still room for
2
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Access with disability
Yes
Nearest airport
Lyon (LYS)
Nearest bus/train station
Moulins-sur-Allier train station (03000)
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Work

This year, we'll be continuing the tradition by rehabilitating the estate's perimeter walls. Activities will include preparing the site by selecting the stones and setting up the formwork, assembling the stones, rehabilitating the base, creating the roof using small Bourbonnais tiles, applying a traditional finishing coat, and repairing the old masonry.

Accomodation and food

You will be staying at the Le Créneau campsite, in shared tents (6-8 people per tent) with wooden floors and beds, separated by genders. Wi-Fi is not available on site. Food will be provided and prepared in the castle's kitchen by the participants in groups.

Location and leisure

Montcombroux les Mines (03181), 45kms away from Moulins.

Leisure activities: Afternoon and weekend activities are organised with the whole group. Whether you prefer the hustle and bustle of the city, with Vichy and Moulins only forty kilometres away, or the rural charm of the area, you are free to explore the surrounding countryside on foot or by bike. Discover the picturesque landscapes, the rich local heritage, the passionate craftsmen and women, and treat yourself to a relaxing swim or take part in sporting activities, games and social outings.

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Discover castle life in the heart of the Auvergne at Les Prureaux! Here, the experience goes beyond a simple visit: you live here, you share moments of joy, but above all you play an active part. Join us in the restoration of the surrounding wall! Your contribution will be a valuable addition to this historic building. By taking part in this major project, you will not only be helping to preserve our heritage, but you will also be revitalising a site that is emblematic of Bourbonnais agricultural activity. You'll also be contributing to the development of our international visitors' centre and promoting the region's territorial and historical influence. Come and live history and leave your mark at Les Prureaux!

Directions to meeting point

Let’s meet on Monday 29th July at 5 p.m. at Moulins-sur-Allier station, 4 rue Philippe Thomas 03000, MOULINS-SUR-ALLIER.

Additional comments

Trilateral OFAJ project(financed by the french and german youth office). Participants will have the opportunity to discover various activities/workshops in addition to the core activity of the workcamp.

Sustainable Development Goals

Gender Equality Sustainable Cities and Communities
France France: THE MIDI STONES QUARRIES (CONCF-6906)

Dates

31/07/2024   -   14/08/2024

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Age
18 - 99
Max number of volunteers
14
Still room for
1 Male + 3 Female
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Nearest airport
Marseille (MRS)
Nearest bus/train station
Pierrelatte SNCF station Marseille-Saint-Charles and Lyon-Part-Dieu stations
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Work

Dreaming of lavender fields and Provence? Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux offers you a picture-postcard landscape and the chance to get involved in a project that will plunge you into the history of the town's famous quarries...

What do Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux, Paris, Lyon, Marseille and New York have in common? It's hard to believe that many of the buildings in these major cities still stand on foundations that originated in this small town in the Drôme region. In the 19th century, the quarrying of stone from the south of France was in full swing. The site had specific infrastructures for extracting and transporting blocks of stone, especially to the Rhône. Mining ceased after the Second World War and the site reverted to its natural state as the years went by. Today, the remains of this activity are still present, and there is a determination to preserve them, in order to pass on their unique history. Thanks to their rich biodiversity, the former quarries could become a sensitive natural area in the near future.

Respecting the site, you will be working to complete an inclined surface on a path that has been damaged by rainwater run-off. On a sloping, wooded and rocky site, you will be creating gutters to allow the water to drain away. This work is a continuation of the projects carried out in 2022 and 2023.

If you love nature, history and travelling, this is the job for you! You don't need any skills, but a good dose of motivation and a good mood will make this project unforgettable.

Accomodation and food

You will be accommodated in individual tents near the 2003 municipal stadium, which is close to sports facilities (football stadium, city stadium, skate park, watersports complex, etc.) and close to the town centre. The site will be for the sole use of the group, who will have keys to control access.
The changing rooms will provide separate areas for toilets and showers. A room will be equipped for meals and be used as a shelter in the event of bad weather (heatwave, storms). There will also be grassy, shaded areas where you can enjoy the outdoors. Together, you'll help to organise community life (cleaning, activities, etc.) and take it in turns to prepare meals using locally sourced produce. As far as possible, we will promote vegetarian meals using local, seasonal produce, while ensuring that all participants' diets are respected and that local gastronomy is discovered.

Location and leisure

The town of Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux (population 9,000) is located in the Drôme department, in the Auvergne Rhône-Alpes region, on the axis of the Rhône Valley, in an area with a Mediterranean climate. Drôme provençale is a tourist region with many assets. As well as plenty of sunshine, you'll find an unspoilt environment and a warm, friendly atmosphere as you wander through the narrow streets of the mediaeval town. Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux is the ideal place to discover the Tricastin, Drôme Provençale and northern Vaucluse. The city itself boasts an important cultural heritage with its cathedral, townhouses and archaeological collections. What's more, in and around the town, gastronomy takes pride of place with the Tricastin black truffle.

On the other hand, don't look for the three castles that gave their name to the town, based on a fanciful interpretation of the term tricastin. However, the town does have a rich history, which is now at the heart of our worksite project. You'll have the chance to discover its secrets through guided tours and workshops. There's also a rich cultural programme during the summer, with concerts, presentations of crafts and arts disciplines, etc. As for leisure activities, you'll be able to use the town's many facilities and organise excursions to discover the wider area (Gorges de l'Ardèche, Montélimar, Grotte Chauvet, etc.).

Project hosted by

The town of Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux is attached to its history and heritage. It is a tourist town in the Drôme Provençale region that is also keen to protect the environment. By hosting this third volunteer work camp, Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux aims to reveal the cultural richness of its region by combining heritage and nature.

Directions to meeting point

Arrival late afternoon at Pierrelatte SNCF station, accessible from Marseille-Saint-Charles and Lyon-Part-Dieu stations.

Train reservations can be made approximately 4 months before departure on the SNCF website, link below:
https://www.sncf-connect.com/

Additional comments

Remember to bring gloves and suitable clothing for the job. You'll be working on a steep site, so it's essential to wear hiking boots with raised, notched uppers, reinforced if possible to prevent the risk of injury. For leisure activities as well as on site, you need to bring clothing that is suited to the climate (temperatures can be very hot in summer). Don't forget sun protection (a hat or cap is essential, sunglasses and sunscreen with a high protection factor, etc.) and a swimming costume (no swimming shorts for men) for swimming at the water sports complex or whitewater activities.

For sleeping, remember to take a duvet and a pillowcase (you can put things in it and easily make a pillow). You should also bring a backpack (in addition to your luggage), comfortable trainers and a pair of flip-flops. You'll also need to pack the following essential accessories: a mobile phone charger, a water bottle, a set of bandages and a headlamp or torch.

Social events will be organised in collaboration with our leaders and according to your wishes. If you'd like to share a little of your culture (recipes, traditional stories, unusual objects, music, etc.), don't hesitate to take a little piece of your country/region in your backpack, as well as a small Bluetooth speaker!

On the last day (14/08), the departure time is usually set in the morning.

France France: CREATING A BETTER WORLD (CONCF-7209)

Dates

31/07/2024   -   12/08/2024

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Age
15 - 17
Max number of volunteers
12
Still room for
2
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Nearest airport
Nantes (NTE)
Nearest bus/train station
LAIGNE - SAINT GERVAIS station
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Work

Looking for a rewarding experience this summer? Join us for our exciting international work camp in Lavigne en Belin! We're looking for motivated volunteers to help create a unique community space in one of the local neighbourhoods.
Together, the group will help to create eco-responsible landscaping that will transform the neighbourhood's urban environment into a responsible and pleasant living space for everyone. Through the building of special types of benches and pergolas, this project offers a unique opportunity to contribute to positive change.
Whether you have a passion for gardening, DIY, ecology or simply want to get involved in an international adventure, this project is for you! Join our international team and discover the pleasure of working together towards a common goal.

Accomodation and food

You will be sleeping in individual tents at the Laigné en Belin stadium (bring your own sleeping bag and sleeping mat). The sanitary facilities and kitchen will be hard-standing, in premises provided for the group. You will have access to the stadium gymnasium for your activities. You will share various collective tasks (such as cleaning) and prepare meals together. A budget will be allocated to the group leaders, and you will help with the shopping and meal preparation, giving priority to healthy, local products. You can share your favourite recipes if you wish. Laundry done by hand, no WIFI connection.

Location and leisure

Laigné en Belin is a town in the south of the Sarthe. It is a 25-minute drive from Le Mans. Le Mans is a town in western France, the capital of the Sarthe, in the Pays de Loire region (50 minutes from Paris and 1h30 from Nantes by train).
For more information on the town of Laigné en Belin: https://laigne-en-belin.fr/

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For the second year running, Concordia is teaming up with the Orée en Bercé community to set up a work camp in one of its communes, which this year is Laigné en Belin.
Laigné en Belin has a population of 2,300 inhabitants and is located in the Sarthe region.

Directions to meeting point

The meeting point is at the end of the afternoon at LAIGNE - SAINT GERVAIS station.
The exact time of the meeting will be communicated with the route map, sent out no later than 4 weeks before the start of the project.
Several direct trains depart from Paris Montparnasse with a change at Le Mans station. The journey takes around 1 hour and a half.
Trains can be booked around 4 months before departure on the SNCF website, link below:
https://www.sncf-connect.com/
If possible, try to use low-carbon emission transportation (train and bus rather than plane) for a sustainable international worksite.

Additional comments

Remember to take gardening gloves, good shoes and work clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. And don't forget to bring warm clothes for the cold, rain gear and a warm sleeping bag (which supports a temperature of 5 degrees) as the nights can be chilly. You can also bring along musical instruments, costumes or other games to show us your talents, as well as typical products from your country or region!
The departure date is set on the last day of the workcamp (12/08), usually in the morning.

France France: AROUND THE MILL (CONCF-3301)

Dates

31/07/2024   -   14/08/2024

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Age
18 - 99
Max number of volunteers
14
Still room for
0 Male + 6 Female
Languages
English
Nearest airport
Paris (CDG)
Nearest bus/train station
Limoges train Station
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Work

Take part in the rehabilitation of an old mill, in the charming town of Isle, in the heart of the forest!
You will continue to restore the mill area, clearing weeds, consolidating and solidifying the walls and rebuilding its destroyed parts. The area you will work on corresponds to the junction zone between the stream and the waterwheel mechanism. You will be supervised by a technical leader who will teach you different traditional methods.

Accomodation and food

You will be accommodated in individual tents, with sanitary facilities, a kitchen and a communal living room where you will enjoy a beautiful view of the surrounding countryside. You will share the various collective tasks (cleaning, activities, etc.) and prepare meals together.

A budget will be allocated to the leaders, and you will help with the shopping and meal preparation, giving priority to healthy, local products. Our aim is to encourage vegetarian eating using local, seasonal produce, while respecting participants' diets and discovering local cuisine together. WIFI is available. The laundry will be done by hand.

Location and leisure

Isle is a French town located in the department of Haute-Vienne in the New Aquitaine region, bordering the town of Limoges, famous for its porcelain, but rich in history and heritage.
The commune benefits from an exceptional living environment where nature is omnipresent.

In the town centre, flowery gardens, green spaces and leisure facilities are to be discovered alongside local shops and services. Just a few minutes walk away, Isle has a rural protected area shaped by the two valleys of the Vienne and Aurence rivers. Throughout the woods, meadows and fields, there are the several castles and manor houses that together make up the town, with an urban dynamism offered by the town of Limoges, only 5 minutes away.

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The municipality of Isle plans to restore an old mill and its miller house in the forest located close to town. To do so, several volunteering works will be undertaken: the construction of a shelter for hunters, an educational room for the leisure centre, a hiking trail and the reactivation of the mill.

Through this project, you will participate in this restoration and you will discover and share a human and cultural experience with the inhabitants of the town. You will also be near the French capital of porcelain, Limoges.
More information: www.ville-isle.fr

Directions to meeting point

The meeting point is scheduled at Limoges-Benedictins train station on the 31st of July at the end of the afternoon. The exact meeting time will be given with the infosheet which will be sent at the latest 4 weeks before the start of the workcamp. On the last day (14/08), the departure time is usually set in the morning.

From Paris, you can take a train from Paris - Gare d’Austerlitz train station, regular departures are scheduled throughout the day to Limoges (about one train every hour). The trip lasts around 3 and a half hours.

If you are coming by plane first, 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 emissions transportation (train and bus rather than aeroplane) for a sustainable international workcamp.
The trains are open to booking about 4 months before the departure dates, accessible on the following website: https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/

Additional comments

Bring a sleeping bag for cold weather, a mat or a thick sleeping mattress depending on your need for comfort, work clothes, sports shoes, warm and rain clothes, a flashlight, a swimsuit and sunscreen.
Don’t hesitate to bring anything interesting to share from your home country/region (traditional recipes, folklore stories, music, games, intriguing objects…) if you would like to share!.

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 happen during the project, volunteers will have to pay for them personally, and will be reimbursed once back in their home country.

France France: REVEAL THE FULL POTENTIAL OF THE CITY HALL (CONCF-7506)

Dates

01/08/2024   -   15/08/2024

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Age
18 - 99
Max number of volunteers
13
Still room for
1
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Access with disability
Yes
Nearest airport
Paris (ORY)
Nearest bus/train station
Local trains (“TER” or “RER”) Paris to Fontainebleau-Avon
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Work

Take part in revitalizing the town of Champagne-sur-Seine, ideally located in the Seine et Marne department and on the Seine’s edge, only 7 km away from Fontainebleau and its forest.
By volunteering in this project, you will get the chance to meet the inhabitants of Champagne-sur-Seine and will enable them to fully enjoy their town. Through landscaping works you will make it easier for residents to hike: for instance you will develop spaces for relaxing or for lunch with picnic tables. You will also participate in making the hiking trail nicer and more attractive so that everybody can enjoy going for a walk there. You will scratch and paint the railings and gates of the city hall over and you will fix urban furniture in the forest so that everybody can fully benefit from the nature around.

Accomodation and food

You'll stay in the municipal gymnasium, divided into single-sex dormitories with sanitary facilities and wifi access. Group living will take place in the Palais des spectacles. You'll have access to a kitchen equipped with a microwave. You'll share the various collective tasks and prepare meals together. A 15-minute walk will take you to two mini-markets and laundry facilities. A budget will be allocated to the coordinators, and you'll help with shopping and meal preparation, giving priority to healthy, local produce.

Location and leisure

If it is important to you to remain close to nature while living close to a big city, then it is what you need! Champagne-sur-Seine is located 75 km in the South of Paris and right next to Fontainebleau: you will easily be able to go to the French capital while enjoying the jewels of nature around. Between river and forest, the town is right on the Seine’s edge and is dominated by forest massifs. You will be able to observe the birds at the pound nearby, and if you like to walk you will appreciate the many hiking trails across the region, including this particular one called “Water, fire, stone”.

Project hosted by

Champagne-sur-Seine is a new partner. This town of 6,179 inhabitants is very dynamic and puts its residents’ well-being first and this is why they care about implementing nice walking trails.

Directions to meeting point

The meeting point is set at Champagne-sur-Seine’s city hall around 8 PM.
The exact meeting time will be communicated at the latest when you receive the roadmap, one month prior to the beginning of the workcamp.
Several local trains (“TER” or “RER”) leave from Paris to Fontainebleau-Avon. From there a bus will take to Champagne-sur-Seine. You will be able to book trains directly in regional train stations.

Additional comments

Please bring work-adjusted clothes and hiking shoes. Nights can be cold so bring warm clothes as well as a warm sleeping bag. You may also bring cooking recipes from your country/region, music instruments and games.

On the last day (15/08), the departure time is usually set in the morning.

France France: UNDER THE STAIRS, THE REV (SJ/TRI45)

Dates

01/08/2024   -   16/08/2024

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EUR 250 is to be paid after acceptance.

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Age
15 - 17
Max number of volunteers
13
Still room for
2
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Access with disability
Yes
Nearest airport
Montpellier (MPL)
Nearest bus/train station
Génolhac train station (30450). Accessible from Montpellier, Marseille via Nîmes station.
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Work

The main aim of this project will be to redefine the outdoor circulation areas of the association's site. You'll need to clear some of the overgrown vegetation around the existing steps. You'll create wooden and stone staircases around the central part of the colony. Your group will decide on the number of paths that cross this area, to transform this wasteland into a venue for various events. You'll then put up low stone walls and demarcate the spaces. Particular attention will be paid to preserving the young tree shoots around the steps. You will work 20h/week.

Accomodation and food

The workcamp will take place in a particularly isolated area, where you will be accommodated on the REV site in individual tents (remember to bring your sleeping bag). You will have access to sanitary facilities close to the camp. What's more, if weather conditions deteriorate too much for camping, a shelter a few meters away will be available. Meals will be provided and prepared in turn by participants.

Location and leisure

The project will take place in the southern part of Mont-Lozère, the nearest town is Mende.

Leisure activities : Far from the French metropolises, Lozère is nonetheless a very dynamic region. The region's activities revolve around local festivities, concerts and unspoilt natural areas (mountains, rivers, forests). Shaped by erosion, this territory is criss-crossed by several watercourses, geological formations such as the causses and numerous forests of many species. A wide variety of flora and fauna have been preserved here thanks to the low human density of recent centuries.

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The workcamp will take place at the REV's permanent home, a former vacation camp at an altitude of 1,200m. The site is located at the foot of Mont-Lozère in the heart of the Cévennes. The REV took over the site in the spring of 2022 and hopes to make it a place of welcome, exchange and encounter. This project will be part of the transformation of the colony into a socio-cultural living space.

Directions to meeting point

Please arrive on 01/08 between 4pm and 6pm at the Génolhac station (30450). If you arrive the day before, you'll need to arrange your own accommodation.

Additional comments

Trilateral OFAJ project(financed by the french and german youth office). Participants will have the opportunity to discover various activities/workshops in addition to the core activity of the workcamp.

Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable Cities and Communities
France France: A NEW COAT FOR THE DOVECOTE (CONCF-6307)

Dates

02/08/2024   -   23/08/2024

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Age
18 - 99
Max number of volunteers
12
Still room for
2
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Nearest airport
Clermont-Ferrand (CFE)
Nearest bus/train station
 
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Work

A small welcoming town, a green municipal team, a pleasant living environment in the heart of Auvergne, for a nice workcamp in the heights!

The municipality of Saint-Germain-Lembron values the traces of its past, by safeguarding the historical heritage still present. It recently discovered an old dovecote (pigeon house), a small stone tower that appeared when a building with which it was intertwined was destroyed!

Last summer, an international work camp was organised to restore two facades of the dovecote, using a traditional manual lime masonry technique that is as environmentally friendly as possible: two facades therefore remain to be completed for this new 2024 work camp. You will spend about 30 hours a week on this site, working alongside a technical leader : removing the old coat using chisels, sledgehammers and metal brushes and repointing the joints between the stones with a natural coat made of lime and sand. Your involvement and that of the group will enable us to obtain a beautiful "exposed stone" finish for the dovecote.

You will be working high up next to the pigeon house, on scaffolding. If you suffer from vertigo, this is probably not the best workcamp for you! If you are not afraid, working in heights is generally a very pleasant experience and allows you to enjoy a beautiful panorama.

Accomodation and food

You will be accompanied by two camp leaders throughout your stay.
You will stay at the Centre Jeanne d'Arc, in the village, about fifteen minutes walk from the site. You will sleep in two rooms on large gymnastic mattresses (men and women separated). You will have a fully equipped community kitchen, showers and toilets, a large room for collective life and a terrace where you can sit in the cool shade of the trees. The site is closed and will be reserved for your group.

The group will be sharing the cleaning chores and preparing meals together. The budget will be allocated to the group leader and you will participate in the preparation of meals, prioritising products from the market and local producers. Wi-Fi is available in the campsite. You will be hand washing your laundry or there is a launderette in town (for a fee).

Location and leisure

Saint-Germain-Lembron is a small town of 2000 inhabitants, located next to the town of Issoire. It is crossed by several rivers such as the Lembron, hence its name. Its medieval church, its atypical fountains and its small castle allow it to preserve a heritage of typical Auvergne character.

You will have unlimited access to the gymnasium in front of your place of living, to organise sports activities (badminton, football, volleyball, basketball, gymnastics...). The municipality will ask local associations to help you discover the region. The programme for your free time includes hiking on the volcanoes, swimming in lakes and rivers, initiation to pétanque or participation in concerts and local festivals.

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The town has already hosted international workcamps and has a very positive image. You will meet people who are involved in ecological issues and who develop many actions with the inhabitants. For example, last winter, the school children planted a large orchard. This workcamp fully integrates this militant and sustainable development approach.

Directions to meeting point

The meeting point is at the train station of LE-BREUIL-SUR-COUZE (63) at the end of the afternoon. The exact time of the meeting will be communicated with the Info Sheet, sent one month before the beginning of the workcamp.

It is a small station on the Clermont-Ferrand - Brioude line, served several times a day. From Paris or Lyon, several trains a day leave for Clermont-Ferrand.

The trains are open to booking about 4 months before the departure dates, accessible on the following website:
https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/

Additional comments

Bring work clothes, walking boots and a backpack. Bring warm clothes for outdoor evenings and a sleeping bag. You can also bring recipes from your home country, musical instruments and games. You will get around Saint-Germain-Lembron by foot, car and by minibus.

On the last day (23/08), the departure time is usually set in the morning.

Requirements

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 it, and will then be reimbursed once back in their home country.
For more information visit: https://www.issoire-tourisme.com/

France France: PRESERVE THE CASTLE (CONCF-8006)

Dates

03/08/2024   -   24/08/2024

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Free i Fee is paid in two installments:

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EUR 250 is to be paid after acceptance.

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Age
15 - 17
Max number of volunteers
12
Still room for
1 ( full for < 18)
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Nearest airport
Paris (CDG)
Nearest bus/train station
train station of TGV Haute Picardie
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Work

Have fortified castles always made you dream? Get involved and come and live a unique volunteering experience in the Château de Ham!

For several years, Concordia has been helping the Association des Amis du Château de Ham (association of the Friends of Ham Castle) to restore the monument during international volunteer workcamps. This workcamp in the commune continues its dynamic by bringing together local teenagers and international youths, allowing exchanges and meetings to run.
This year, we will be working on landscaping and masonry, a variety of work appropriate to the history of the site. We will continue the development of the "prisoners' garden" and the consolidation of the ruins of the former German kitchen, with pointing and many other techniques that you will learn.

The program will consist of learning masonry techniques and garden design, but above all international and intercultural exchanges, all of this in a good mood!

Accomodation and food

Accommodation will be in collective tents, with boys and girls separated (don't forget your sleeping bag!)
A village house is at your disposal for the living space, the eating place as well as the toilets and showers. The house also has a washing machine that you can use.
You will share the various collective tasks and prepare meals together.

Location and leisure

Ham is a town of about 7,000 inhabitants located in the Hauts-de-France, in the east of the Somme, in the heart of the former Picardie region. The town is 1h30 from Paris, 1h from Amiens and 25 min from Saint-Quentin.

Because of its position during the First World War, the region hosts today many places of memory and commemoration. Other tourist attractions close to the town also reflect the history of the region, such as Péronne (25 min) with its old castle and museum, or Noyon (20 min) with its medieval historic center. A visit to the city of Compiègne (imperial city) and Amiens (capital of Picardie) are also on the visit program!

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Built in the 13th century, this medieval fortress was a strategic point to defend the borders during various conflicts. It evolved with time and quickly became a prison welcoming prisoners such as Jeanne d’Arc, or, later, Prince Louis Napoleon Bonaparte (future Napoleon III). Almost completely destroyed by the German army in 1917, it is now in a state of ruin. For more information, you can consult their website : http://chateau-de-ham.over-blog.com/

Since 1972, the Association des Amis du Château de Ham has been fighting to preserve and enhance the historical site. They host integration work sites, organize flea markets and exhibitions, and even transform the site into a theater. For several years, Concordia has been helping the association with the restoration of the monument through volunteer workcamps involving local and international youth.

Directions to meeting point

Appointment is set at the SNCF train station of TGV Haute Picardie, on 03/08 in the late afternoon. The exact meeting time will be communicated with the roadmap, sent no later than 4 weeks before the start of the project.
From Paris Gare du Nord, take the TGV towards Lille.
The last day is reserved for departures.
More details will come with the infosheet,
See you soon!

Additional comments

Please bring work clothes for the site and closed shoes. For the accommodation under tents, think of your sleeping bag as well as a sleeping mat for more comfort.
Don't forget your bathing suit in case a swimming pool activity is planned. You can also bring specialties from your country, photos, musical instruments, in short what you like and want to share on this site, either with the local population or with the group.

On the last day (24/08), the departure time is usually set in the morning.

Requirements

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 happen on the project, volunteers will have to pay for it, and will then be reimbursed once back in their home country.

France France: CONCORDIA’S HOUSE (CONCF-3316)

Dates

05/08/2024   -   12/08/2024

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Age
18 - 99
Max number of volunteers
10
Still room for
2
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Nearest airport
Bordeaux (BOD)
Nearest bus/train station
ST JEAN SNCF station
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Work

Come and take part in the work to improve the Maison Concordia in Saint Caprais de
Bordeaux, in the middle of the Entre-Deux-Mers vineyards. On the programme: a host of
tasks to make the house a pleasant place to stay for the young European volunteers who
stay on the site all year round, as well as organising events with local residents. You will be
accompanied by a technical coordinator who will show you the many techniques used:
building wooden furniture, painting, landscaping and vegetable gardening, etc.

Accomodation and food

You will be accommodated in individual tents, with sanitary facilities, a kitchen and a
communal living room. A budget will be allocated to the leaders. Together, you will help to
organise community life (cleaning, activities, etc.) and take turns preparing meals using
locally sourced produce. Our aim is to encourage vegetarian eating using local, seasonal
produce, while respecting participants' diets and discovering local cuisine together.

Location and leisure

The village of Saint Caprais de Bordeaux is set amidst the vineyards and châteaux of the
Entre-Deux-Mers region. It's 30 minutes by public transport from Bordeaux, 30 minutes from
Libourne and Saint Emilion, 1 hour from Bazas and 1h15 from the Arcachon basin. The
commune has a number of sports facilities, including a football stadium, tennis courts and
petanque pitches. There are several footpaths in the vicinity, as well as a number of cycle
paths. So you'll have plenty of opportunity to discover the region, its châteaux and vineyards,
and its small surrounding villages when you're not working on the site.

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The Maison Concordia has been owned by the national association since 1996. Formerly the
local post office and the home of the local rural warden, the building is now the headquarters
of the Concordia Nouvelle-Aquitaine delegation. On the site, there are not only the offices of
the delegation's employees, but also a house with accommodation for the 5 young European
volunteers who are on mission in the region every year. In the garden, we organise events
throughout the year with local residents. Also on site, the Grains de Blés association
distributes weekly baskets of fruit, vegetables and local produce. So not only is this place
steeped in history, it's also an essential part of local life. The Maison is no longer as young
as it once was, and is in need of some refreshment and repairs if it is to remain the meeting
place and meeting place we love so much, a symbol of the commitment that the Concordia
association has been making since 1950.

Directions to meeting point

The meeting point is BORDEAUX ST JEAN SNCF station, Belcier exit, on August 5 in the
late afternoon.

The exact time of the meeting will be communicated with the route map, which will be sent out no later than 4 weeks before the start of the project.

Several direct trains leave from PARIS gare Montparnasse for BORDEAUX ST JEAN. The
journey takes approximately 2 hours.

Train reservations can be made approximately 4 months before departure on the SNCF
website, link below: https://www.sncf-connect.com/

Additional comments

Remember to take clothes and shoes for work that won't get dirty. For leisure activities, you'll

need clothes suited to the climate (warm fleece or jumper, shorts and hiking trousers,
windbreaker, down jacket, warm socks, etc.). Don't forget sun protection (a hat or cap is
essential, sunglasses with high protection factor, sun cream with high protection factor IP
30-50, etc.) and a swimming costume for swimming or white-water activities.
For accommodation, remember to bring a warm sleeping bag and a towel. You should also
bring a rucksack (in addition to your luggage), comfortable trainers and a pair of flip-flops.
You'll also need to pack these essential accessories: a mobile phone charger, a water bottle
and a headlamp or torch.
Social events will be organised in collaboration with our activity leaders and according to
your wishes. In particular, we'll be organising themed evenings in each country. If you'd like
to share a little of your culture (recipes, traditional stories, unusual objects, music, etc.), don't
hesitate to take a little piece of your country/region in your rucksack.

France France: KEEP THE NATURE ALIVE (CONCF-3107)

Dates

07/08/2024   -   21/08/2024

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EUR 250 is to be paid after acceptance.

Note: Total fee can vary depending on bank rates.
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Age
15 - 17
Max number of volunteers
20
Still room for
2 Male + 3 Female
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Nearest airport
Toulouse (TLS)
Nearest bus/train station
AUCH Train Station
Map

Work

Get involved in preserving the rural environmental heritage of France! Nestled in the heart of the Gers, you'll discover the village of Preignan—a small, vibrant community, offering a haven of tranquility and natural beauty away from the hustle of big cities.

You'll have the opportunity to participate in an eco-volunteering mission, working in exceptional environments cherished by the locals of Preignan and the hamlet of Rambert. This volunteer project is dedicated to safeguarding the environment, protecting endangered species, and preserving their natural habitats. Volunteers play a crucial role in taking committed actions for the planet and the conservation of biodiversity.

Your responsibilities will include beach cleaning, aimed at collecting plastic and wood debris while ensuring the preservation of flora and fauna. Additionally, you'll have the chance to contribute by painting a wooden chalet and learning how to construct insect houses.

Accomodation and food

You will be accommodated in an individual tent, with access to toilets, shower and kitchen. The group will be sharing the cleaning chores and preparing meals together. The budget will be allocated to the group leader and you will participate in the grocery shopping and in the preparation of meals, prioritizing products from the market and local producers.

Please bring your sleeping bag and mat. You will wash your clothes and other items manually. Wifi is not available, French volunteers can share their internet connections via a hotspot.

Location and leisure

Preignan is situated in the South of France, within the department of Gers, at the heart of Occitanie. Positioned centrally in a rural area near Auch, this small village boasts a rich historical background.
Dating back to the Gallo-Roman era, Preignan showcases remnants of its past, including a Gallo-Roman villa perched atop the ridges. At the heart of the village stands a Romanesque church, likely erected on an ancient Merovingian burial ground.

The Rambert mill, also known as the Hydroberge, stands as a historic and emblematic monument in Preignan. Much of your volunteering will revolve around this location. The Hydroberge serves as a welcoming space, housing a community café and hosting various cultural events throughout the year, such as concerts, conferences, and practical workshops.
The area is celebrated for its rich heritage and gastronomy. During the summer months, the place comes alive with numerous festivals, concerts and events.

The area offers a prime opportunity to delve into France's historic past, maintaining a robust regional identity. Explorations can lead you along the paths of Compostela and to various archaeological sites, such as the Gallo-Roman villa of Seviac, which has hosted international construction projects.

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You will be among the first international volunteers to work in Preignan. The residents of Gers hold a strong attachment to environmental protection, and you will have the opportunity to engage with them.

Directions to meeting point

The meeting point is AUCH Train Station on the 7th of August 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.

Additional comments

Consider taking clothes and footwear for work and hiking (including rain clothes). Bring a warm sleeping bag and a good mattress (tent sleeping), the nights are sometimes cool and humid but if you want, you can bring your own tent. And remember to take a bathing suit in case of a possible swim. Don’t hesitate to bring home specialties, photos, games, musical instruments, etc.

Requirements

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.

France France: CREATING A SOFT PATH (CONCF-3407)

Dates

07/08/2024   -   21/08/2024

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Age
15 - 17
Max number of volunteers
12
Still room for
0 Male + 4 Female
Languages
English
Nearest airport
Montpellier (MPL)
Nearest bus/train station
Juvignac tram stop
Map

Work

Would you like to take part in a project that makes sense for local residents and feesl useful? The local authority wants to create a soft path between a park and a school to make it easier for residents to use. The project also involves creating a children's play area.
Your job will be to create a 30 m2 platform with a low gabion wall to accommodate the future play area. The local authority also wants the paths created to be fun and enjoyable for children and their parents on a daily basis.

Another task is to help organise two "local producers' market" evenings where foodtrucks, concerts and festive dancing will spice up the stay. The job involves setting up tables and chairs to welcome local people and helping to make these two evenings a success.

Accomodation and food

You will be accommodated on a communal site at the school. You will sleep in individual tents (bring your own sleeping bag and duvet) and live together in one of the air-conditioned classrooms provided for the group. You will share the various collective tasks and prepare meals together. A budget will be allocated to the leaders and you will help with the shopping and meal preparation, giving priority to healthy, local produce.

Location and leisure

This workcamp is based in the commune of Juvignac, part of the Montpellier metropolitan area.
This pretty town is close to the Mediterranean Sea and the city of Montpellier, where there are plenty of leisure activities on offer during your stay.
You can also discover magnificent historic towns and villages such as St Guilhem le désert, Pézenas and many other surprises...

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This is a first partnership with the commune of Juvignac, which is looking for a quality exchange between local young people and young internationals as part of a mission of communal interest.

Directions to meeting point

The meeting point is at 5pm at the Juvignac tram stop.
Train reservations can be made approximately 4 months before departure on the SNCF website, link below:
https://www.sncf-connect.com/
As far as possible, remember to use low-carbon transport (train and bus rather than plane) for a sustainable international worksite.

Additional comments

If you wish, you can also bring music or an object typical of your country/region to share your culture with the other participants. If you are under 18, don’t forget to send us your Medical Factsheet and Parental Authorization at least one month before the beginning of the workcamp.

Requirements

Remember to take gloves, clothes and good shoes for the day's work. For sleeping, take a sleeping bag and a ground sheet. And don't forget your sunglasses, sun cream, swimming costume and beach towel! The days can be hot, but the nights can be cool.

France France: WORKING WITH LOCAL STONE IN PROVENCE (CONCF-6911)

Dates

07/08/2024   -   21/08/2024

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0 to be paid now.
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Age
15 - 17
Max number of volunteers
12
Still room for
0 Male + 4 Female
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Access with disability
Yes
Nearest airport
Lyon (LYS)
Nearest bus/train station
-Montélimar SNCF -Paris Gare Montparnasse -Lyon Part Dieu -Marseille Saint Charles
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Work

If you're in the mood for nature, the charm of a small village and a warm welcome, come to Réauville in Drôme provençale. The village is dominated by its Rocher de la Vierge, which offers an incomparable panorama of its lavender fields and from which you can see Mont Ventoux. Réauville is a "royal city" in the heart of the Tricastin region, which has experienced greatness and decline over the course of its long history. The village owes its name to the brother of King Saint Louis. It is an ancient village, with some houses dating back to the 15th century that have retained their remarkable architecture, such as the "dessus l'Arc" house. Réauville is the birthplace of the family of President Emile Loubet and Louis Portalier, who was Captain of the Empire (1791). Another historic figure makes the town proud: Albert Séverin Roche. Born in Réauville on 5 March 1895, he was proclaimed "First Soldier of France" by Marshal Foch on 27 November 1918 in Strasbourg. You can still see the house where he was born.
In this historic village, you can help to rebuild a low wall made of local stone. This wall is part of a larger redevelopment project: the new town hall square.

Accomodation and food

You will be accommodated in individual tents, a stone's throw from the local shop "Chez Paulette". Two areas have been set up to provide single-sex toilet and shower facilities. A room will be equipped for meals and for retreating in case of bad weather (cani-cule, storms). Together, you'll help to organise community life (cleaning, activities, etc.) and take turns preparing meals using locally sourced produce. As far as possible, we will promote vegetarian meals using local, seasonal produce, while ensuring that the diets of all participants are respected, and that local gastronomy is discovered.

Location and leisure

Réauville is located in the Drôme department, 8 km from Grignan and 20 km south-east of Montélimar. The "Drôme provençale" tourist region is renowned for its authentic landscapes, lavender and stone villages. During your stay in Réauville, we recommend that you take the royal walk, starting from Place de la Paix, an easy 3km circuit that allows you to discover all the environmental heritage of the commune. You can also discover the fountains, wash-houses, painted decorations of the church and the Museum of Agricultural Memory. The entertainers will work with the whole group to plan visits to the surrounding villages.

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Réauville has a population of 400 and is very attached to its heritage and history. This is the first year we've been working together, after numerous exchanges. The village already has an international outlook thanks to its twinning with an Italian village, so it's with a desire to promote exchanges between young people and the notion of interculturality that they are going to welcome this project.

Directions to meeting point

Arrive gare de Pierrelatte 7 août 2024 : 17h which is accessible from Paris Gare Montparnasse, Lyon Part Dieu and Marseille Saint Charles stations. A suggested itinerary and a more precise timetable will be given in the route map that we will send you no later than 4 weeks before the start of the project.

Train reservations can be made approximately 4 months before departure on the SNCF website, link below: https://www.sncf-connect.com/

Additional comments

For both leisure and work activities, you need to bring clothes that are suited to the climate (temperatures can be very hot in summer). Don't forget sun protection (a hat or cap is essential, sunglasses with a high protection factor, sun cream with a high protection factor, etc.) and a swimming costume in case of swimming in a pool or white-water activities.
For sleeping arrangements, remember to take a duvet and a pillowcase (you can put things in it and easily make a pillow). You should also bring a backpack (in addition to your luggage), comfortable trainers and a pair of flip-flops. You'll also need to pack the following essential accessories: a mobile phone charger, a water bottle, a set of bandages and a headlamp or torch.
Social events will be organised in collaboration with our leaders and according to your wishes. If you'd like to share a little of your culture (recipes, traditional stories, unusual objects, music, etc.), don't hesitate to take a little piece of your country/region in your backpack.

France France: SOLIDARITY CAMPS WITH EMMAUS (CONCF-3102)

Dates

07/08/2024   -   28/08/2024

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Age
18 - 99
Max number of volunteers
14
Still room for
1 Male + 2 Female
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Nearest airport
Toulouse (TLS)
Nearest bus/train station
ESCALQUENS Train Station
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Work

Come join one of the biggest solidarity movements in France, but also in the world!
You will participate in an international workcamp of volunteers with the Emmaus community in Escalquens, near Toulouse, in the South West of France.

4 days a week, you will help and work with the companions and the volunteers of Emmaus to develop the economic, social and solidarity activity: upgrading waste, receiving and sorting donations, and re-selling second-hand objects.
You will actively participate in the organization of the great clearance sale that will take place towards the end of august.

You will also actively take part in the organization of the “La Grande Braderie”, a big second flea market event that could take place at the end of August.
You will work approximately 30 hours per week. You will have three resting days to do activities and discover places around.

Accomodation and food

The companions will welcome you to their community. To share the same living place with the companions means that you have to respect the community rules and adapt yourself to the modalities of the collective life.

You will stay in individual tents on the site of Emmaus Escalquens. You will have access to bathrooms and showers. Washing machines and Wifi are available at the accommodation.

Location and leisure

You will interact with young locals and decide together on what to do during your free time.
Escalquens (6000 inhabitants) lies at the gates of the Laurageais area, nestled among sunflower-covered hills and small, charming houses. In this beautiful setting, you will find a bridge from 1772, a pink brick castle from 1568 and a 14th-century church. At the Cousquille crossroads, you will discover local shops and the Sunday market.

During your days off, you can reach Toulouse in less than one hour by bus. Toulouse is a beautiful, innovative, cultural and dynamic student city famous for its rich heritage.
In the surrounding area, you will also get to discover villages, castles, and wine estates, as well as the UNESCO World Heritage site, “Canal des Deux Mers.”

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The solidarity movement of Emmaus was created in 1949. Emmaus supports a vision of the society in which the Human Being is the heart of the system, and where everyone finds his or her place. Emmaus is a solidarity movement. It develops original and uncommon solutions to fight against exclusion and defends values such as welcomeness, inclusivity and solidarity. Since 1971, Emmaus has taken part in an international network: Emmaus International, made up of groups located in 37 different countries.

Emmaus Escalquens was founded in 1995, first, to welcome international volunteers. A community area was then quickly installed, in an old building overlooking fields. Today, more than 20 companions live on the site and develop solidarity activities.

Emmaus is a recognized local influencer in the social and solidarity economy. The site of Escalquens is distinguished by its often-original gifts and products, such as those related to the field of vintage or retro!

Come back again in a few years to see how much your work has done for the local community!

Directions to meeting point

The meeting point is scheduled at the ESCALQUENS Train Station at the end of the afternoon of the 7th of August. The exact meeting time will be given with the infosheet which will be sent at the latest 4 weeks before the start of the workcamp.
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 lasts for about 4.5 hours, once in TOULOUSE Matabiau train station, you will ride the regional train to ESCALQUENS train station for 15 minutes.

For more information about trains: 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.

Additional comments

Consider taking work clothes and shoes (waterproof if possible, in case of rain). Bring a warm sleeping bag and a good camping mat (for sleeping in the tent); nights can be chilly and humid. Tents will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. Do not hesitate to bring activities from home, such as photos, games, musical instruments, food etc.

This project needs a lot of motivation from the volunteers, and a well understanding of the mission. Feel free to contact us before the mission if you have any questions.

Please note that it is forbidden to bring and drink alcohol in the community.

The departure is set on the last day (28/08), usually in the morning.

Requirements

Foreigners from the European Union must bring their personal EHIC (European Health Insurance Card), and all participants must bring their insurance certificate. If health issues arise during the program, volunteers will need to cover all costs; they will be reimbursed upon their return to their home country.

France France: LANDSCAPE DESIGN IN VAUNIÈRES 4 (SJ51)

Dates

08/08/2024   -   28/08/2024

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Age
18 - 99
Max number of volunteers
12
Still room for
1
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Access with disability
Yes
Nearest airport
Marseille (MRS)
Nearest bus/train station
Lus-La-Croix-Haute train station (26620) and Veynes-Dévoluy train station (05400).
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Work

This summer's work will focus on the development of a landscape and the maintenance and restoration of a hiking trail.
The mound is located in the centre of the hamlet, a grassy area that is now hindered by stonework structures that are no longer useful. To reduce the impact of construction on nature, the association wishes to offer more natural spaces to the people it welcomes in the hamlet. You will then participate in the creation of a relaxing space in the middle of the village life for all the people who stay here. The structures are being demolished before the summer in order to be able to offer a work site for both landscaping and furniture.
You will also be working on a hiking trail to allow you to discover the natural areas of the Hautes-Alpes, its fauna and flora by rehabilitating the trail (clearing, signposting, etc.) and providing educational support (information panels) along the way. You will thus be able to allow everyone to enjoy this hike again. A specialized technical supervisor will be at your side to provide you with advice and techniques. You will work approximately 30 hours per week in the morning.

Accomodation and food

You will be in individual tents, which we provide, as well as mattresses, on the camping areas of the hamlet of Vaunières, with access to showers, toilets, and the kitchen. There is no WIFI but you will meet people from all over the world ! You will take turns to cook, so that we can taste several specialties ! Here, we are careful about what we eat. In order to reduce our environmental impact, we try to eat a maximum of local products and we eat meat twice a week. The daily life is organized together: organization of the menus (vegetarian, vegan and other specific diets are possible), shopping, activities, etc. Bring a mattress, a good comforter (the nights can be cold) and a pillow. To be adapted to your needs.

Location and leisure

Le Hameau de Vaunières, is 23km away from the city of Veynes (05400).

Leisure activities: We will be in an exceptional location to discover the joys of hiking among the mountains, its rivers, its lakes, the farmers markets, and festive events organized in the surrounding villages (depending on programming). As a group, we will decide the activities and outings that we want to set up (subject to distance). Once a week, the welcome center generally organises a musical evening with homemade wood fired pizzas. Once or twice a week, we organize with our vehicles some grocery shopping outings.

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This year, we want to do some landscaping in Vaunières, a hamlet like no other!
In the heart of the Hautes Alpes, the association Les Villages des Jeunes has been managing, animating, and renovating the Vaunières welcome center since 1964! It is an old mountain hamlet, which has become a steppingstone place for local youth and adults, but also a place for French and international volunteers. Vaunières is a vacation spot for families, tourists, and groups, who come to enjoy the calm of the mountains and the dynamics of the place.
The workcamps that we organize at Vaunières with volunteers from all over the world allow us to reinforce the cultural diversity of our action and to make this site a place open to the world, where people of all ages and all social and cultural backgrounds agree to meet by working together and sharing a collective life.

Directions to meeting point

The meeting times at the train station will be communicated to you on the route map.

Sustainable Development Goals

Quality Education Responsible Consumption and Production
France France: RENOVATION ALONG THE CANAL (CONCF-4506)

Dates

09/08/2024   -   23/08/2024

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Details on the project

Age
18 - 99
Max number of volunteers
14
Still room for
2 Male + 2 Female
Languages
English
Nearest airport
Paris (ORY)
Nearest bus/train station
Orléans train Station
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Work

Take part in the renovation of the Sauldre canal basin, a natural and historical heritage in the heart of the Sologne, in Lamotte-Beuvron, about two hours from Paris.
The basin was at the same time an harbourg and a manoeuvring area for barges carrying rock cargoes. The canal was built nearly two hundred years ago by Napoleon III and, although it is no longer navigable today, its towpath is popular with hikers, who are seduced by the peace and charm of the landscape.
Located in the town centre, the basin and the esplanade around it are at the heart of a development project led by the town council.

In the continuity of a workcamp organised last year, your mission will be to repair the stone riprap that composes the structure of the basin. You will need to remove the weed from the banks and fix the disjointed stones by using traditional masonry techniques.
Some of the work will be performed from a floating platform. Even if the water is low in summer, it is essential to know how to swim to participate in this work.

Accomodation and food

Your accommodation will be located about 20 minutes walk from the worksite. You will have your own tent, on the field of the stadium, close to the House of Sports, where you will have access to sanitary facilities, showers, as well as a kitchen and a common room where you will be able to have your meals or to shelter in case of bad weather. Remember to bring your mattress and sleeping bag.

In collaboration with the animation team, you will participate in the shopping and cooking. Following an eco-friendly approach, you will be invited to use local and seasonal products. By the way, feel free to come with your own recipes, it's a great opportunity to share your history and culture with the group. A washing machine or a laundromat will be available (it is still recommended to bring 2 weeks of clothes). Wifi will be available in the town hall or by hotspot with the French volunteers and the animation team.

Location and leisure

Only two hours from the south of Paris, surrounded by woods and ponds which embellish the Sologne, the town of Lamotte-Beuvron is known as the home of the largest equestrian centre in Europe. It is appreciated for its gastronomy, especially for the famous apple dessert that was invented more than a century ago in an auberge in the town: the very tasty Tarte Tatin. You will undoubtedly have the opportunity to discover this sweet dessert while visiting the village in your free time. The city of Orléans, the regional capital of the area, is also easily accessible by public transport.

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The town of Lamotte-Beuvron has been working for years to rehabilitate the Sauldre canal. This is the fourth time that a work camp is organised here. Built on the orders of Napoleon III, the canal drains into the Lamotte-Beuvron's basin.
Over a distance of 47 km, this canal was created to transport cargoes of marl, a sedimentary rock composed of limestone and clay, in the aim of being spread on the countryside to fertilise the soils of the Sologne. Abandoned almost a century ago, the canal has now become a tourist trail, located both on the equestrian route linking Chambord to Sancerre and on the Grande Randonnée trail no. 31, which is very popular with nature lovers.

Directions to meeting point

The meeting point is set at the LAMOTTE-BEUVRON train station in the late afternoon. The exact time of the meeting will be communicated with the infosheet, sent 4 weeks before the camp starts. Please consider using low-carbon transportation (train or bus, rather than airplane) for a sustainable international workcamp.

Additional comments

The work site will take place in a rural environment. For practical and ecological reasons, travel will be mainly on foot or by bicycle. Remember to bring gloves, clothes and shoes suitable for outdoor work. Don't forget to bring a sleeping bag, summer and rain clothes, as well as a swimming costume and toiletries.You can also use a pillowcase as a pillow by filling it. You can bring board games, a musical instrument or anything from your region/country that you want to share with the group, as well as a Bluetooth speaker. Please note that volunteers must be able to swim !

On the last day (23/08), the departure time is usually set in the morning.

Requirements

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 happen on the project, volunteers will have to pay for it, and will then be reimbursed once back in their home country.