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France France: A BASSIN FOR MACAU (CONCF-3305)

Dates

03/07/2024   -   17/07/2024

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Fee

USD 816 i Fee is paid in two installments:

USD 550 to be paid now.
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
14
Still room for
2
Languages
English
Nearest airport
Bordeaux (BOD)
Nearest bus/train station
Macau SNCF Station
Map

Work

The workcamp will take place in the village of Macau, a small town in south-west France, between pine forests and ocean beaches. You will be taking part in the construction of an ecological stone pond that will be home to aquatic plants.

The area around the pond will be landscaped to make it a real meeting place for local residents. In this way, you'll be supporting the local authority's project to create a "third place" in its town centre, to encourage residents to meet up in a natural setting. You will be supervised by a technical coordinator who will teach you stone-building techniques.

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

Macau is a commune in south-west France, located in the Gironde department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. The town is 1 hour by train from Bordeaux, so you can visit this city, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Macau is also close to the Atlantic coast, so many coastal villages and beaches are accessible by train or bus. The area offers a host of activities, including cultural visits to villages and museums, forest walks, castles and vineyards, beaches and surfing.

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The municipality of Macau has been involved in this project for several years. In this community you will find a market gardeners' association, shared vegetable gardens, an orchard and a hall to host local events. This project, with the construction of a pond, is a part of this overall scheme.

Directions to meeting point

The meeting point is at Macau SNCF station on 03/07 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 (approximately one per hour) leave PARIS for BORDEAUX. The journey takes between 2 and 3 hours. Several trains then travel from BORDEAUX to MACAU, taking around 1 hour.

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

Additional comments

Bring a sleeping bag, a thick mattress, work clothes, walking shoes, warm clothing and rain gear, a torch, a swimming costume and sun cream.

If you'd like to share some of your culture (recipes, traditional stories, unusual objects, music, etc.), don't hesitate to bring along a little piece of your country or region with you in your backpack!

On the last day (17/07), 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.

France France: FROM WALKING TO PUMP-TRACKING (CONCF-6903)

Dates

05/07/2024   -   19/07/2024

Feedback from 694 volunteers

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Environmental

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Fee

USD 816 i Fee is paid in two installments:

USD 550 to be paid now.
EUR 250 is to be paid after acceptance.

Note: Total fee can vary depending on bank rates.
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Details on the project

Age
15 - 17
Max number of volunteers
14
Still room for
4 Male + 3 Female
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Nearest airport
Lyon (LYS)
Nearest bus/train station
 
Map

Work

Discover the Alps from Valloire this summer! Concordia and the town of Valloire are offering you the chance to participate in an international volunteer workcamp in one of Savoy's most beautiful resorts. Combine business with pleasure by getting involved in a project that highlights the local environment and Savoyard heritage.

You will be working on the creation of a path in an undergrowth area that will give locals and tourists access to Valloire's pump-track: a loop track made up of bumps and banked turns that can be used with a variety of sports equipment, including mountain bikes and BMX bikes.
You don't need any special skills to take part in this project. All you need is a good dose of motivation and a good mood !

Accomodation and food

You will be accommodated in individual tents at the Valloire campsite. There are toilets and showers on site. The municipality will provide a part of the village hall, which is less than 200 metres from the campsite. We will set up a kitchen and a living area for group time, which is also a shelter in case of bad weather. Together, you will help to organise group life (cleaning, activities, etc.) and take it in turns to prepare meals using locally sourced products. As far as possible, we will promote vegetarian meals using local, seasonal products, while ensuring that the diets of all participants are respected and that local gastronomy is discovered.

Wifi access points are available free of charge in certain areas of the resort, as they are at the campsite. There is also a washing machine.

Location and leisure

Situated in the Savoie department, in the Auvergne Rhône-Alpes region, the commune of Valloire covers 17 hamlets in the heart of the Tarentaise massif and is located near the Italian border. In the centre of the village, the altitude is 1400 metres. But if you like a bit of height, the Col du Galibier rises to 2642 metres! It's the perfect place to discover some exceptional scenery.

Numerous hikes await you, including the one to Lac de Cerces. In the immediate vicinity, there are a number of lakes where you can take a refreshing swim. And if you're keen on heritage, you can discover the unusual Fort du Télégraphe. When it comes to gastronomy, be sure to (re)discover the Savoyard cheeses produced on site!

The resort offers a wide variety of sports and cultural facilities (swimming pool, cinema, media library, etc.) as well as convenience shops.

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Valloire is a tourist resort in both summer and winter. It is a welcoming resort that regularly organises numerous events to help visitors discover the richness of its territory and Savoyard culture. Throughout the year, locals and tourists come together in a friendly atmosphere that combines access to both leisure activities and traditions. It is with the desire to help you discover this resort in a different way that the commune is organising a third international volunteer work camp, following two very successful editions in 2022 and 2023.

If you are aged between 15 and 17 and would like to take part in this work camp, contact Concordia's international work camp officer in Rhône Alpes (chantiers.rhone-alpes@concordia.fr). Two places are reserved for local young people to encourage exchanges and encounters.

Directions to meeting point

Meet in the centre of Valloire in the late afternoon.
There is a regular shuttle bus service (booking recommended) from Saint-Michel-Valloire station 17 km away (access by train from Lyon Part-Dieu, Chambéry-Challes Les Eaux or Modane).
If you prefer to travel by car, Valloire is one of the few resorts to offer two main routes in summer: via the Col du Télégraphe (Maurienne Valley) and the Col du Galibier (Briançonnais).

Nearby airports: Lyon/St Exupéry (190 km) or Chambéry (100 km).

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

Additional comments

Don't forget to take protective clothing that won't get dirty when you're on site.
In the mountains, despite the sunshine, the weather is surprising and can change rapidly. For both leisure activities and working, you will need to pack clothes that are suited to the climate (warm fleece or pull-over, shorts and hiking trousers, windbreaker, down jacket, warm socks, etc.). High-cut, notched shoes are essential. Don't forget sun protection (a hat or cap is essential, sunglasses with a high level of protection because of the intense glare, sun cream with a high protection factor of IP30-50, etc.) and a swimming costume for swimming or activities in whitewater or at the pool (where swimming shorts are not permitted).

For sleeping, remember to take a warm sleeping bag (comfort 10°C) 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 these essential accessories: a mobile phone charger, hiking poles (not compulsory, but recommended), a water bottle, a set of bandages and a headlamp or torch. Friendly activities will be organised in collaboration with our entertainers and according to your wishes. If you'd like to share a little of your culture (cooking recipes, traditional stories, unusual objects, music...), don't hesitate to take a little piece of your country or region in your backpack and a small Bluetooth speaker!

On the last day (19/07), 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 them personally, and will then be reimbursed once back in their home country.

France France: Bringreen to the city (FR-SCI 11.2)

Dates

08/07/2024   -   20/07/2024

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Environmental

Fee

USD 550
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Details on the project

Age
16 - 99
Max number of volunteers
10
Still room for
5 Male + 5 Female
Languages
English
Nearest airport
 
Nearest bus/train station
 

Work

The work on this workcamp will be divided between the Concorde urban farm and the Lil' Pouss project. In the urban farm, you will discover how a urban farm works, the opportunities it offers and how it operates. You'll help the farm workers with the typical tasks for this time of year (harvesting, weeding, etc.). The other part of the project takes place at Lil' Pouss, a solidarity eco-neighbourhood of tiny houses. There, you'll learn about the project and help build some of the tiny houses' wooden accessories, such as fences and other elements that will help them continue this wonderful project.

Accomodation and food

You will be accommodated together in dormitories. Rooms will be shared and there will be communal areas for conviviality. You will need to bring your own sleeping bag or sheets. Food will be provided.

Location and leisure

The project will take place in Lille and the surrounding area

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Cities are moving in a new direction, and the issue of sustainable living is, fortunately, becoming increasingly present in our society. This work camp will give you the chance to learn more about the ecological transition and energy efficiency. And you'll be able to do all this hands-on, by working on an urban farm and a solidarity eco-neighbourhood.
The weekends will be devoted to discovering the city and to cultural activities that will enable us to enjoy the possibilities that the metropolis has to offer.

Requirements

This project is aimed at volunteers who want to discover a sustainable way of life in the city, aimed at reducing our footprint on the planet through food self-sufficiency and energy sobriety.

Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable Cities and Communities Responsible Consumption and Production
France France: THE FORGOTTEN PATH (SJ/TRI23)

Dates

08/07/2024   -   21/07/2024

Feedback from 392 volunteers

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Environmental

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Italy

Fee

USD 816 i Fee is paid in two installments:

USD 550 to be paid now.
EUR 250 is to be paid after acceptance.

Note: Total fee can vary depending on bank rates.
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Details on the project

Age
15 - 17
Max number of volunteers
15
Still room for
4 Male + 1 Female
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Access with disability
Yes
Nearest airport
Lyon (LYS)
Nearest bus/train station
Moulins-sur-Allier train station (03000).
Map

Work

Join us on the adventure of natural preservation! At the heart of this project, we'll be revitalising the paths by eliminating natural obstacles and energetically pruning and clearing undergrowth. You'll be bringing signposting to life: wooden stencils will mark the routes with paint, giving everyone a visual guide.
But that's not all! Together, we'll create little jewels of landscaping: steps, ramps, path edges, everything to make getting around easier and safer. And to top it all off, we'll be continuing the creation of the wooden educational panels. These informative guides, aimed at visitors and the local population, will embellish the path with their knowledge of the natural treasures of the undergrowth. Come and join us as we make the most of this woodland adventure!

Accomodation and food

You will be staying at the Le Créneau campsite, in shared tents (6-8 people per tent) separated by genders, with wooden floors and beds. 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 planned with the whole group. Whether you prefer the hustle and bustle of the city, with Vichy and Moulins only forty kilometers 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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Let's go on an adventure in Les Prureaux: Let's wake up the forest together! Let's help reveal its lost paths and create new sections for a memorable walk. Let's turn the forest into a playful, educational trail to explore its natural heritage. Some groups have already started mapping out the way, so join us to complete this forest epic!

Directions to meeting point

Let’s meet on Monday 8th July at 5 p.m. at Moulins-sur-Allier station, 4 rue Philippe Thomas 03000, MOULINS-SUR-ALLIER.

Sustainable Development Goals

Gender Equality Life on Land
France France: THE SKATEPARK WILL BE MINE (CONCF-3106)

Dates

10/07/2024   -   24/07/2024

Feedback from 694 volunteers

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Environmental

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Fee

USD 816 i Fee is paid in two installments:

USD 550 to be paid now.
EUR 250 is to be paid after acceptance.

Note: Total fee can vary depending on bank rates.
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Details on the project

Age
15 - 17
Max number of volunteers
16
Still room for
6 Male + 4 Female
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Nearest airport
Toulouse (TLS)
Nearest bus/train station
TOULOUSE Matabiau Train Station
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Work

Come work with youth from Saint Orens.
At the gates of Toulouse, you will find the town of Saint Orens de Gameville, a dynamic and modern town.

You will participate in a mission to make urban furniture. Your objective will be to build furniture from pallet wood which will then be placed on the skatepark and near a lake, so that everyone can enjoy it.

Accomodation and food

You will be accommodated in a dormitory (non-mixed), with access to showers and a 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. 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

Saint-Orens-de-Gameville is located 30 minutes away from Toulouse, in the Haute Garonne department. It is a very attractive and dynamic city and the inhabitants are open and curious.
The town is very well served by public transport, and you can access many activities in the surrounding area. Many actions are carried out with the city's young people. They are well aware of your arrival, and are impatiently waiting to show you the surroundings, and to spend some time with you on the worksite.

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You will be among the first international volunteers to work in Saint Orens de Gameville. The city's residents are very motivated by the arrival of a workcamp in the city, and you will have the opportunity to interact and work with them.

Directions to meeting point

The meeting point is TOULOUSE Matabiau Train Station on the 10th of August at 6 PM. There are regular trains to TOULOUSE Matabiau station from PARIS.

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 about 4.5 hours. .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 remember to take a bathing suit in case of a possible swim. Don’t hesitate to bring home specialties, photos, games, musical instruments, etc.

The departure is set on the last day (24/07), usually 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 them, and will then be reimbursed once back in their home country.

France France: A PATH THROUGH NATURE (CONCF-8003)

Dates

10/07/2024   -   31/07/2024

Feedback from 694 volunteers

Tags

Environmental
Manual Work

Already accepted volunteers from

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Fee

USD 816 i Fee is paid in two installments:

USD 550 to be paid now.
EUR 250 is to be paid after acceptance.

Note: Total fee can vary depending on bank rates.
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Details on the project

Age
15 - 17
Max number of volunteers
16
Still room for
6 Male + 3 Female
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Nearest airport
Paris (CDG)
Nearest bus/train station
 
Map

Work

Come discover and take care of a pedagogical garden in the heart of a village with an extraordinary heritage!

After the success of the previous workcamps, the work continues in the city of Saint-Maximin. At the heart of the village, there is an open stone quarry which today houses an educational garden, called the "Jardin de la Tranchée", that exists mainly thanks to the work that previous groups of volunteers have done during several past workcamps.

In the continuity of the work that has been done for the past years, we will keep cleaning and taking off the remaining weeds, grasses and tree shafts from the rest of the stone quarry. We will also set up arrangements to welcome walkers and inhabitants (marking of paths, construction of child-friendly dry toilets, construction of barriers …).
A nature coordinator working with the city will accompany the group in our different works undertaken.

Accomodation and food

Your accommodation will be located in the garden of the "Maison pour Tous Nelson-Mandela", a bourgeois-style house from the end of the 19th century, which hosts the communal music workshops, exhibitions as well as cultural and leisure associations.

The group will have access to the kitchen of this house. You will sleep under individual tents. Large tents will be installed for the collective life. The infrastructures of the municipal stadium (300 metres away) will offer access to showers with a separation between girls and boys. You will share the various collective chores and prepare meals together, prioritising local products from the market.

Location and leisure

Saint-Maximin (3 000 inhabitants) is located in the department of Oise, 70km from Paris. The region has a rich historical heritage that you can discover nearby: The Chantilly Castle, the Compiegne Imperial Palace or the Pierrefonds Castle. Each year, in addition to outings, leisure activities are scheduled (St Leu d'Esserent water sports centre, swimming pool...).

Activities are planned with the youth service of the town to include you in the activities planned during the summer like the July 14th celebrations and meetings with the local population.

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The small town of Saint-Maximin, nestled at the heart of the stone quarries of the South of Oise, has an uncommon cultural heritage (troglodyte houses, old open-air quarries, mushroom beds, etc.) that it promotes in its museum "La Maison de la Pierre".

Today, there are still five stone quarries in use in Saint-Maximin. The stone extracted from them is mainly used for the restoration of historical monuments (Paris City Hall or the Arc de Triomphe). The quarries of Saint-Maximin also provide the clay used for the tennis courts of Roland-Garros. An initiation to stone cutting is planned during your stay!

Directions to meeting point

The meeting is planned at the CHANTILLY-GOUVIEUX train station on July 10 at the end of the day. The exact time of the meeting will be communicated with the info sheet, sent at least 4 weeks before the beginning of the workcamp.

From PARIS, regular trains leave from the Gare du Nord train station for CHANTILLY-GOUVIEUX (30-minute trip).

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/

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.

Additional comments

Remember to bring work clothes for the work site as well as tight shoes. As the accommodation is under tents, remember to bring your sleeping bag as well as a floor mat or a camping mattress for more comfort.
Don't forget your bathing suit in case you are going to swim in the pool or at the St Leu d'Esserent water sports centre. You can also bring back specialities from your country, photos, musical instruments, in general what you like and want to share on this workcamp, either with the local population or with the group!

On the last day (31/07), 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.

France France: AROUND THE STADIUM (CONCF-8005)

Dates

10/07/2024   -   31/07/2024

Feedback from 694 volunteers

Tags

Renovation
Manual Work

Already accepted volunteers from

Turkey Spain Italy France

Fee

USD 816 i Fee is paid in two installments:

USD 550 to be paid now.
EUR 250 is to be paid after acceptance.

Note: Total fee can vary depending on bank rates.
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Details on the project

Age
15 - 17
Max number of volunteers
16
Still room for
2 Male + 4 Female
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Nearest airport
Paris (CDG)
Nearest bus/train station
CREIL train station
Map

Work

Come and take good care of the local natural heritage of a dynamic and committed small town!

Montataire is a small town committed to the preservation of its heritage, whether it be the industrial built heritage or its numerous green and sensitive areas. The city is crossed by a river called Thérain, near which you can find hiking trails.

For this third project, the group will participate in the preservation and restoration of a memorial space by clearing and cleaning around the memorial area, as well as using minor masonry techniques. You will also be participating in the creation of a mural on the town’s stadium. In addition, you will also have the opportunity to meet and work with some of the local youth.

Accomodation and food

You will be accommodated in individual tents on the municipal soccer stadium. A big tent for collective life and a kitchen tent will be set up. For the sanitary and shower facilities, you will use the changing rooms of the soccer stadium with a separation between girls and boys. The group will be sharing the cleaning chores and preparing meals together, and you will participate as well in the grocery shopping and in the preparation of meals, prioritising products from the market and local producers.

Location and leisure

Montataire (13 000 inhabitants) is located in the department of Oise, 45km from Paris. Due to its particular geographical situation, the city earned the name of "Mons ad theram", which means the mountain near the Therain and which later became Montataire. The region has a rich historical heritage that you can discover nearby: The Chantilly Castle, the Compiegne Palace, the Pierrefonds Castle...
More information on the city's website: http://www.mairie-montataire.fr/

Project hosted by

The city hall of Montataire wishes to keep this international openness dynamic that started last year. Indeed, Montataire is a dynamic city counting around 100 local non-profit organisations and two twinings of the city: one with the German city of Finsterwalde and the second with the Palestinian refugee camp of Dheisheh.

You will be able to meet the inhabitants who are waiting for you to take part in the July 14th festivities and concert. And will be able to enjoy the festivities with the olympic flame going through the village.

Directions to meeting point

We will meet up at CREIL train station on 10/07 at the end of the day. The exact time of the meeting will be communicated with the roadmap, sent at the latest 4 weeks before the beginning of the work.

From PARIS, regular trains are leaving from Gare du Nord train station towards CREIL. The ride lasts for about 30 minutes.
The trains are open to booking about 4 months before the departure dates, available on the following website: https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/

Additional comments

Remember to bring work clothes for the work site as well as closed shoes. As the accommodation is under tents, remember to bring your sleeping bag as well as a sleeping mat or a camping mattress for more comfort.

Don't forget your bathing suit in case you have the opportunity to go swimming! You can also bring back specialties from your country, photos, musical instruments, in short what you like and want to share on this workcamp, either with the local population or with the group.

On the last day (31/07), 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.

France France: RENOVATION IN PROVENCE (CONCF-1304)

Dates

12/07/2024   -   26/07/2024

Feedback from 694 volunteers

Tags

Renovation
Environmental

Already accepted volunteers from

Spain Turkey Italy

Fee

USD 816 i Fee is paid in two installments:

USD 550 to be paid now.
EUR 250 is to be paid after acceptance.

Note: Total fee can vary depending on bank rates.
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Details on the project

Age
15 - 17
Max number of volunteers
12
Still room for
2 Male + 3 Female
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Nearest airport
Marseille (MRS)
Nearest bus/train station
HYERES train station (83)
Map

Work

Take part in restoration of the cultural site of Collobrières, a village in the heart of Provence, also called “The Chestnut Capital”. The district asked an architect to develop a project to enhance the exterior of the Saint Pons church, in order to restore the pebble pavement which leads to the church. The project will aim to support the district and local associations in carrying out the renovation of the dry stone pavement, traditionally called "calade", in that magnificent church from the 11th century.

Accomodation and food

You are going to be accommodated in a shared house, in a shared room or in a tent outside of the building. You are going to share different collective tasks. During the week, lunches are prepared by an organic local canteen of Collobrières district. You are going to prepare your meals during the weekend and breakfast and dinner during the week. The budget is going to be handled by the staff and you will participate in shopping, promoting local seasonal products.
French volunteers will be able to share their internet connection through a hotspot and laundry will be done by hand.

Remember to bring your camping mattress and sleeping bag (very important!!).

Location and leisure

Collobrières is a small village of 1900 habitants in the heart of the Massif des Maures, located on a hill close to the sea and beaches. This location, with its impressive views, is perfect for hiking, visiting chestnut plantation, swimming in the local swimming pool and the sea while enjoying the village festivities!

Project hosted by

We have been collaborating with the lovely town of Collobrières for five years now. Concordia supports the municipality in the implementation of its project to enhance the exterior of the St Pons church,a heritage treasure in that village of the Var department. The town is much engaged in working with the youth and, as its neighbours, will welcome you with open arms!

Directions to meeting point

The meeting point is at HYERES train station (83), 12th of July, 5:00 PM. The village is a small distance away from the meeting point and since there is no public transport, it is imperative to be present punctually at the meeting point.
From PARIS, departure from Gare de Lyon train station. The journey by train to HYERES lasts about 5 to 6 hours, make sure that you have enough time to have a stress free trip.
Train reservations are possible about 4 months before departure on the SNCF website, link below: https://www.sncf-connect.com/

Please consider using low-carbon transportation (train or bus, rather than airplane) for a sustainable international workcamp.

Additional comments

Remember to take clothing adjusted to work and hiking conditions. Nights might be cool, take a warm sleeping bag, a sleeping mat or an airbed. In order to avoid mosquito bites, take an anti-mosquito spray, loose-fitting and covering clothing for the evenings. Days might be very hot, so take a cap or a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, a small backpack and water bottles.

For the open house day and shared meals, you may take some easily transportable local specialities to share with others.

On the last day (26/07), the departure time is usually set in the morning.

France France: HIGHLIGHT AN OLD WASH-HOUSE (CONCF-3403)

Dates

12/07/2024   -   26/07/2024

Feedback from 694 volunteers

Tags

Renovation
Environmental

Already accepted volunteers from

Italy France

Fee

USD 816 i Fee is paid in two installments:

USD 550 to be paid now.
EUR 250 is to be paid after acceptance.

Note: Total fee can vary depending on bank rates.
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Details on the project

Age
15 - 17
Max number of volunteers
12
Still room for
3 Male + 5 Female
Languages
English
Nearest airport
Lyon (LYS)
Nearest bus/train station
Clermont-Ferrand train Station
Map

Work

Do you want to make yourself useful while discovering an exceptional site, rich in history and legends in the heart of nature? This project is for you!
We're offering you the chance to work on the restoration of an old wash-house in the heart of the mediaeval old town of Marvejols. You'll be carrying out repairs to the wash-house, including the basins and the roof. This washhouse is an important part of the town's history, as women used to come here to wash their clothes and talk to each other about their daily lives. Eventually, the town hopes to get it up and running again. It's very useful work for the residents of this beautiful town, where life is good and tourists and visitors love to stroll around in the summer. Local festivals are organised on the site during your stay, where you can meet the locals. You can also take part in activities organised by the leisure centre and local associations. Note that young English people from the twin town will be joining the group!

Accomodation and food

You will stay at the municipal field. You will sleep in individual tents (bring your own sleeping bag and sleeping mattress) and live together in a municipal room (equipped with toilets and showers) made available for the group. French volunteers will be able to share their internet connection through a hotspot or you can use the WIFI available. Laundry will be done by hand. You will share the various collective tasks and prepare meals together. A budget will be allocated to the staff and you will participate in the shopping and the preparation of the meals, promoting healthy and local products.

Location and leisure

Marvejols is a small town of 5000 inhabitants located in the Lozere department. You will be totally seduced by the magnificent landscapes and the small mediaeval streets of the city that the site offers. You will be able to take advantage of the leisure and outdoor activities.
You can also take part in the local events organised at this time of year.

Project hosted by

Marvejols has a rich mediaeval heritage and an exceptional living environment. The town is looking towards its youth and the world, and wishes to organise this second international youth work camp (15-17 years old). Meetings with local young people, inhabitants and local associations, notably during the town's festivals, will spice up your stay.

We will open the doors of the town to help you discover the history, culture and environment of this heritage jewel, locally known as "La Belle du Gévaudan"!

Directions to meeting point

The meeting point is set at MARVEJOLS train station at 4:30 PM on the 12th of July.
To get to MARVEJOLS from PARIS, you will have to take the train from PARIS Bercy train station at 9am and then switch at the CLERMONT-FERRAND train station. The trip lasts for about 7 hours. (another later connection is possible for international volunteers).

If possible, please consider using low-carbon transportation (train and bus rather than airplane) for a sustainable international workcamp.

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.

For more information about trains: https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/

Additional comments

Please bring gardening gloves, working shoes and working clothes. As the nights can be quite chilly, remember also to bring warm clothes and a warm sleeping bag. During the day the temperatures can rise up, so bring some sunglasses, sunscreen and a bottle of water !
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 there are health issues on the project, volunteers will have to pay for it, and then be reimbursed once back in their home country.
On the last day (26/07), 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 there are health issues on the project, volunteers will have to pay for it, and then be reimbursed once back in their home country.

France France: A POND FOR NATURE (JR24-203)

Dates

14/07/2024   -   28/07/2024

Feedback from 86 volunteers

Tags

Environmental
Construction
Manual Work

Fee

USD 1008 i Fee is paid in two installments:

USD 550 to be paid now.
EUR 430 is to be paid after acceptance.

Note: Total fee can vary depending on bank rates.
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Age
14 - 17
Max number of volunteers
10
Still room for
2 Male + 4 Female
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Nearest airport
Lyon (LYS)
Nearest bus/train station
Valence

Work

Last year, the association initiated a shared pond project on its site in order to provide a response to periods of drought. You will therefore participate in the preparation, installation and filling of the pond (creation of gutters, installation of the liner, etc.) The second week you will participate in the organization of the puppet festival by creating a theatrical event. This project will allow you to use your creativity and your sense of responsibility. You can find the schedule and achievements of previous projects on the association s website: https://basenaturevercors.org/realisations/

Accomodation and food

You will be accommodated in tents on the site of la Grange aux loups and you will have sanitary facilities and showers on site. An outdoor kitchen and a living space will also be at your disposal. To facilitate relations within the group, cell phones, by mutual agreement, will only be available for one hour per day (usually at shower time).With the help of your counselors, you will actively participate in the organization of daily life: preparation of meals, washing up, tidying up, cleaning, maintenance of the garden. As much as possible, the meals will be prepared with local and organic products corresponding to the particular attention paid by the Base Nature Vercors association to the management of resources and waste on the site and to the origin of the food. From this point of view, you will certainly reduce your consumption of meat and thus your impact on the planet. Lovers of outdoor life, this workcamp is made for you

Location and leisure

Located in the heart of the Vercors Regional Natural Park, the Base Nature Vercors is located a few kilometers from the center of Vassieux-en-Vercors. A mountain village located at an altitude of more than 1,000m, it was a major site of the French Resistance during the Second World War. A museum dedicated to the history of the maquis will allow you to discover this part of local history. You will be able to organize numerous leisure activities and discoveries with the association s animators: hiking, collective games, visits to local producers, visits to a recycling center.The Base Nature Vercors website will give you an overview of the place and the local activities: https://basenaturevercors.org/

Project hosted by

Located in the Vercors, the association Base Nature Vercors wishes to allow everyone to discover life in the wild. Base Nature Vercors is a Drome-based association located in the Vercors region. It is a place of initiation to the biosphere and to renewable energies. In parallel to the animations of discovery and protection of the environment, the association sets up workshops, which then become educational means to reach their objectives. Since 2011, the association has been hosting international youth volunteer workcamps. English will be your common language.

Directions to meeting point

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Requirements

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Sustainable Development Goals

Quality Education Gender Equality
France France: ACT'ART: CELEBRATE DIFFERENCES (SJ/BI75)

Dates

15/07/2024   -   30/07/2024

Feedback from 392 volunteers

Tags

Cultural

Fee

USD 550
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Details on the project

Age
15 - 18
Max number of volunteers
20
Still room for
10 Male + 5 Female
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Access with disability
Yes
Nearest airport
Strasbourg (SXB)
Nearest bus/train station
Fouday (67130)
Map

Work

You will be supported in your learning by a motivated team of 3 leaders (1 German and 2 French). You will meet local associations who, through activities and games, will help you discover the issues surrounding discrimination. Depending on your wishes and experience, you will put together an artistic performance that may include theatre, dance, circus, etc. You will take part in intercultural games to learn about the cultures of other participants and share your own, including fun language activities,
No special qualifications or experiences are required, just a desire to do things together! If you're already used to being on stage, you're also welcome ; ). If you don't want to go on stage, don't worry, there are plenty of other things to do around the creation of the show (creation of sets, costumes, etc.)!

Accomodation and food

We'll be staying at the Louise Scheppler house, a community centre. We'll be sleeping in rooms for 3 or 4 people. Kitchen, toilets, washbasins and showers on site. Bring a sleeping bag and sheets for a single bed. Pillows are provided.
Food is provided and included in the holiday budget. We will take it in turns to prepare meals. We will favour local and/or organic purchases and limit our meat consumption to 3 or 4 times a week.

Location and leisure

Hiking, swimming pool, market, museums, etc. It's up to us to organise the discovery activities that suit us: there are so many possibilities! You will be able to visit the region, surrounded by forests and pastures and meet local people.

Project hosted by

We're going to work together to create a theatrical and artistic performance on the subject of discrimination. The aim of the week is to discover the source of different forms of discrimination (sexism, racism, homophobia, etc.) and to understand why they exist and how we can fight against them. We will be welcoming several speakers to raise awareness of these issues and will be opening different areas for discussion. At the same time, we'll be accompanied by a theatre expert who will guide us in the creation of the show. It's up to you to build the show from start to finish, according to your own qualities and desires.
In the final days of the project, we'll be doing two performances in France and Germany. It'll be a great way to round off this adventure with all the people who have taken part, as well as other interested people from the surrounding area.

Directions to meeting point

Meet at Fouday station on 15 July between 2pm and 5pm.

Additional comments

This project is supported by the OFAJ. It is a bilateral project open to French and German teenagers aged 15 to 17.

Sustainable Development Goals

Quality Education Reduced Inequalities
France France: Brick by brick: reshape the dovecote (CONCF-3105)

Dates

17/07/2024   -   31/07/2024

Feedback from 694 volunteers

Tags

Renovation

Already accepted volunteers from

Spain France Italy

Fee

USD 816 i Fee is paid in two installments:

USD 550 to be paid now.
EUR 250 is to be paid after acceptance.

Note: Total fee can vary depending on bank rates.
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Details on the project

Age
15 - 17
Max number of volunteers
13
Still room for
0 Male + 4 Female
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Nearest airport
Toulouse (TLS)
Nearest bus/train station
Gare de Labège VILLAGE
Map

Work

In the heart of Occitany, close to Toulouse, is Auzielle, a small semi-rural village built in traditional red bricks.

You will renovate Auzielle’s dovecote (pigeon house). The building's surroundings are used for sports and leisure. For example, kids can play there, and the inhabitants can organize yoga sessions. The park near the dovecote is a place for celebrations and local associative events.

You will renew the dovecote external walls, recovering the original and traditional bricks. In this workcamp, you will have a technical guide that will teach you the bases of masonry techniques. This intervention may include moving at height on scaffolding, following all the safety rules.

There were already teams working in Auzielle the previous years. You will form part of the last group, so you are going to continue the work done by other teams of volunteers.

During free time there will be activities to discover Toulouse and the neighboring area.

Accomodation and food

You will be accommodated in tents– bring your sleeping bags – and will have access to showers and toilets. The campsite is a few yards away from the houses and provides space for the group. The group will share the cleaning tasks and prepare meals together. You will prepare the meals in shifts and participate in the organization of the collective life (planning, cleaning, shopping, etc.). We will encourage the purchase of local and seasonal products.

Location and leisure

Auzielle is in the Haute-Garonne County, south-west of France, which includes the city of Toulouse. Although endangered by urban growth, the beauty and diversity of the county’s countryside presents a great historical, architectural and environmental interest. Outdoors activities such as hiking, archeology visits, and rafting are possible.

Project hosted by

The municipality is committed to ecological, social and heritage projects that have enhanced the quality of life. Toulouse and its area are home to many citizen organizations that keep culture and nature alive.

Additional comments

Bring working clothes, gloves, and closed shoes. To enjoy certain outdoor activities, bring your trekking shoes and bathing suits. Feel free to bring activities from home such as photos, games, musical instruments, etc.

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: PROTECTING HERITAGE 2 (CONCF-3402B)

Dates

17/07/2024   -   31/07/2024

Feedback from 694 volunteers

Tags

Renovation
Environmental
3
Place(s)
left

Already accepted volunteers from

France Spain

Fee

USD 816 i Fee is paid in two installments:

USD 550 to be paid now.
EUR 250 is to be paid after acceptance.

Note: Total fee can vary depending on bank rates.
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Details on the project

Age
15 - 17
Max number of volunteers
12
Still room for
2 Male + 1 Female
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Nearest airport
Montpellier (MPL)
Nearest bus/train station
CLERMONT L’HERAULT BUS STATION
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Work

Do you love heritage and nature and want to make yourself useful? Come and contribute to the development of the heritage trails in Clermont L'Hérault!
The municipality wishes to maintain these paths for the pleasure of hikers. Discover the rich heritage of the commune, with its archaeological oppidum, its castle, its capitelles, its small dry-stone walls, and its calades in an exceptional natural environment near the Salagou lake. Your work will consist of enhancing the Clermont-Hérault heritage by carrying out small-scale landscaping work, clearing undergrowth or even making the accesses and paths leading to these different sites safe.
This work is essential to maintain these paths while allowing visitors, walkers and the curious of all horizons to come and discover this rich heritage!

Accomodation and food

Accommodation will be at the Lac du Salagou campsite. You will sleep in individual tents (bring your own sleeping bag and duvet) and live together in a municipal room 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 participate in the shopping and preparation of the meals, favouring healthy and local products.

Location and leisure

Clermont L'Hérault is a charming little town located north of Montpellier in the South of France. Benefiting from a Mediterranean climate and a remarkable natural environment (Lac du Salagou, rivers of the Gorges de l'Hérault nearby), it also has a rich cultural heritage with its castle and its cathedral.
In the heart of a preserved setting, you can enjoy outdoor activities and make cultural and festive discoveries.

Project hosted by

Since 2015, we have had a very strong partnership with the town of Clermont l'Hérault and local associations that promote the discovery of local heritage.
Our delegation's offices are located in the town. We also run a number of volunteer projects aimed at young people in the area. We work closely with volunteers from local heritage associations. This project, which involves enhancing the calade on the communal path, is part of and contributes to the enhancement of the commune's heritage.

Directions to meeting point

CLERMONT L’HERAULT BUS STATION 17H

Additional comments

Remember to bring gloves, clothes and shoes for work. Nights can be chilly, so bring a good warm duvet. It is strongly recommended that you can swim if you want to enjoy the river. Feel free to bring something you would like to share with others (a speciality from your country, a musical instrument, an object from your culture etc.)

Requirements

This is a trinational project, ONLY VOLUNTEERS FROM FRANCE, GERMANY, AND SPAIN can apply. Travel cost will be partially refunded (tickets and receipts needed).

France France: READY, SET, BAMBOO ! (SJ/TRI37)

Dates

23/07/2024   -   08/08/2024

Feedback from 392 volunteers

Tags

Environmental
Construction
Social

Fee

USD 816 i Fee is paid in two installments:

USD 550 to be paid now.
EUR 250 is to be paid after acceptance.

Note: Total fee can vary depending on bank rates.
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Details on the project

Age
15 - 17
Max number of volunteers
15
Still room for
5 Male + 5 Female
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Access with disability
Yes
Nearest airport
Toulouse (TLS)
Nearest bus/train station
Laguépie train station (82250)
Map

Work

For this project, you'll be helping to create a "chill" area with bamboo shade to ensure your moments of relaxation and shelter from the rays of the Occitan sun. Using ecological and recycled materials, you'll build a pergola and other elements such as tables, benches and deckchairs.
We'll also be watering the plants, harvesting the vegetables and processing the produce. You'll also have the opportunity to meet our 3 beautiful hen house residents, and to maintain this space on a regular basis.
Finally, weather permitting, you can get down to some small-scale masonry work.
What are you waiting for? Ready, set, bamboo!

Accomodation and food

You'll be accommodated in collective tents for 8 to 12 people, non-mixed, with floors and beds. Amenities include dry toilets and solar-powered showers. A pedal-powered washing machine is available for laundry. There is no wifi connection.
You will take part in the upkeep of the premises and in the preparation of meals, accompanied by an educational supervisor in the kitchen. Choices will be made collectively to ensure a balanced diet based on your tastes and local seasonal produce.

Location and leisure

Near the village of Laguépie (82250), 100 km northeast of Toulouse, between Albi and Villefranche-de-Rouergue.

Leisure activities: In the heart of the Aveyron gorges, you'll be able to take advantage of all the possibilities offered by the Tarn-et-Garonne region: swimming in the Viaur river, accessible on foot, visits to medieval villages, kayaking, visits to Albi cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site. With the support of the entertainment team, you'll also organize activities such as musical evenings and Olympics. Last but not least, you'll take part in events where you can meet the local population: international meals, intercultural games, film screenings, traditional festivals, etc.

Project hosted by

Join the Citrus association's major project and help renovate Laguépie's future international welcome center. For over ten years, international volunteers have been building, renovating, imagining and giving shape to a large-scale project.
On the heights of the village of Laguépie, the Citrus association is a place of sharing and encounters, where young people from all over the world come to contribute to the renovation and fitting-out of the international welcome center. Since 2012, the association's buildings have been located in the former hamlet of La Mayounelle: offices, a communal living space and an activity room, all surrounded by fields, a green theater and a vegetable garden. Accompanied by experienced leaders, you'll live at the heart of the association and share daily life with the Citrus team and other volunteers on site.

Directions to meeting point

Take the direct train from Toulouse to Laguépie. The leaders will be waiting for you at the station in the afternoon.

Sustainable Development Goals

Responsible Consumption and Production Life on Land
France France: REDISCOVERING THE STORY OF RURAL TRAIN (CONCF-6311)

Dates

24/07/2024   -   07/08/2024

Feedback from 694 volunteers

Tags

Renovation

Already accepted volunteers from

Italy France Spain

Fee

USD 816 i Fee is paid in two installments:

USD 550 to be paid now.
EUR 250 is to be paid after acceptance.

Note: Total fee can vary depending on bank rates.
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Details on the project

Age
15 - 17
Max number of volunteers
12
Still room for
4 Male + 3 Female
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Nearest airport
Clermont-Ferrand (CFE)
Nearest bus/train station
Clermont Ferrand train Station
Map

Work

Help renovate the old rural train station in the pretty village of Louchy-Montfand!
The commune of Louchy-Montfand continues to renovate its historic monuments with a third youth volunteer project. The aim of this new project is to restore the old "tacot" train station, highlighting the history of this rural train which from 1910 to 1949 crossed the beautiful countryside of the Montagne Bourbonnaise between Vichy and Roanne, transporting passengers, merchandise and livestock.

The project will involve restoring the walls of the shelter with traditional lime plaster, on which photos and panels explaining the history of the rural train will then be placed, as well as rebuilding a wooden bench and table to enable local residents and associations to use the site as a meeting place.

Alongside two camp leaders, including a technical animator, who will guide you throughout the project, you'll discover traditional plastering techniques and woodworking, and learn how to handle tools.

Calling all handicraft enthusiasts and history lovers to participate in this workcamp!

Accomodation and food

You will be accompanied by two camp leaders throughout your stay.
You'll be accommodated in individual tents on a grassy field near the football stadium (at your disposal in the stadium : toilets, showers and changing rooms). You'll have access to the village community centre, with its communal kitchen and large living room. This will be reserved for your group and closed to the public.

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. WIFI will be available at the town hall.

Location and leisure

The village is located a few kilometres away from Saint-Pourcain-sur-Sioule, in the district of Allier, heart of the Bourbonnais region. Small town of 5 000 residents, Saint-Pourçain spreads along the river Sioule in a lovely countryside landscape. During your stay, you will enjoy the town's summery energy and the countryside right on its doorstep (hiking, swimming in the lakes, etc.). During your stay, you will be able to discover the area and take part in local celebrations!

Project hosted by

This will be the third year of the village of Louchy-Montfand hosting a volunteer work camp. The commune is very engaged in the project, and local residents are looking forward to seeing you!
Our aim is to introduce volunteers to this village, and to introduce them to the exceptional historical and natural heritage of this rural area.

Directions to meeting point

The meeting point is the SNCF station in VICHY (03) in the late afternoon of 24/07.
From Paris, Clermont-Ferrand or Lyon, several trains a day leave for Vichy.

If possible, please consider using low-carbon emissions’ transportation (train and bus rather than airplane) 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/

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.

Additional comments

Remember to bring work clothes, work shoes and a swimming costume. Nights can be chilly, so bring a good duvet and warm clothes. You can also bring recipes from your country/region, musical instruments and games.

For more information: https://www.allier-auvergne-tourisme.com/

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.