Work

The main tasks to be carried out by volunteers include:1. Cleaning Public Spaces: Collection and removal of litter from streets, squares, parks, and gardens; Washing and cleaning public monuments and walls; Removing graffiti and unwanted markings from public and historical spaces. 2. Restoration of Historical Buildings: Cleaning facades of historical buildings; Painting walls, fences, and other exterior elements of historical structures; Performing minor repairs to preserve and restore the architectural integrity of historical landmarks. 3. Improvement of Recreational Areas: Repairing and repainting urban furniture, such as benches, tables, and playground equipment; Installing or replacing small fixtures, such as trash bins and signage;

Partner

Focused on promoting cultural exchange, social inclusion and community development, the association organizes initiatives that combine environmental sustainability, artistic expression and civic engagement. With a strong commitment to international cooperation, Dream Dancing connects young people from diverse backgrounds to promote learning, collaboration and a shared sense of responsibility.

Location

The camp is located in Salvaterra de Magos, a picturesque town in central Portugal. This area is predominantly rural, surrounded by lush landscapes, agricultural fields, and the scenic Tagus River. Despite its tranquil setting, the town is well-connected to larger urban centers, offering a blend of natural beauty and accessibility.

Accomodation

Volunteers will be housed in a local community center or hostel, offering shared dormitory-style rooms. The facility is clean, safe, and equipped with essential amenities.Hygiene Facilities:Shared bathrooms with hot water showers and toilets will be available. Separate facilities will be designated for male and female participants.Meals:Participants will receive three meals per day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), prepared with fresh, local ingredients. The menu will include a variety of Portuguese and international dishes, with vegetarian and dietary options available upon request.

Requirements

Participants must come prepared with:Clothing and Footwear: Comfortable clothing suitable for outdoor activities; Work gloves and sturdy shoes/boots for manual tasks; Rain gear (jacket, waterproof boots) for unexpected weatherPersonal items: Mattress, Sleeping Bag, Pillow; Reusable water bottle; Sunscreen and insect repellent; Toiletries and a towel; Any necessary medications

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Descrizione

This summer, ASTOVOT is launching a volunteer work camp focusing on agro-ecology and tree nurseries on its small farm in Kpalimé. The project involves young people and adults in activities linked to sustainable agriculture, natural resource management and plant production. For ASTTOVOT, the initiative makes it possible to combine the principles of ecology with agriculture, with the aim of promoting farming practices that are environmentally friendly, resource-efficient and adapted to local realities.

Work

 Planting and caring for young plants: Preparing and maintaining seedlings (trees, fruit trees, vegetables, etc.) in the nursery.  Composting and organic waste management: Create compost from green waste and other organic matter to enrich the soil.  Raising awareness of sustainable agriculture: Organise awareness-raising sessions on the benefits of agroecology and sustainable cultivation techniques.  Setting up sustainable irrigation systems: Teaching environmentally friendly irrigation techniques.

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Location

Kpalimé, around 1h30 from Lomé, is a veritable jewel of nature. In south-west Togo, the region surrounding the town is both lush and fertile, lined with wooded hills, deep valleys and farming villages. Kpalimé is also the country's main craft centre, home to numerous artists and artisans: wood sculptors, batikeurs, potters, weavers and calabash makers. Nature walks and hikes allow you to discover the daily life of the inhabitants, who are mainly engaged in agriculture.

Accomodation

Housing conditions are simple and adapted to each project site. Volunteers are housed in rooms of three or four, with the mix depending on the organization of the groups. Depending on the location, dry toilets and waterless showers may be used. The association provides plastic or foam mats, and volunteers can bring their own sleeping bags if necessary. Drinking water is available on site, but access to electricity and the Internet may be limited due to power cuts and difficulties accessing the network. During the work, volunteers will prepare their own meals. An internal organization will distribute domestic tasks, including cooking, alternating between the groups. The food products used will be a mixture of local, imported and sometimes organic products. Each volunteer's diet will be considered when preparing meals. Additionally, volunteers will have access to a variety of tropical fruits, such as bananas, oranges, pineapples, mangoes, avocados, papayas, etc.

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Work

The work will take place at Oosterhouw in Leens (province Groningen). It is a beautiful monumental manor house surrounded by a garden divided into four different styles. Many parts of these gardens have been neglected over the past decades. Volunteers will be cleaning up and helping restore the gardens to their former glory. Activities range from groundwork like digging and levelling to gardening such as weeding and pruning to wood shredding and splitting. The volunteers will work in the gardens five days a week. This excludes the weekends. We will provide participants access to online training modules provided by the European Solidarity Corps and/ or SIW.

Partner

The mansion Oosterhouw in Leens is located in the north of the Netherlands in the province of Groningen. The estate is surrounded by a flat agricultural landscape approximately 10 km from the Wadden Sea UNESCO heritage. Oosterhouw was built in 1868. The last time the building was renovated was in 1912-1913. After that, there weren’t any significant developments. The former owners of the mansion were C.o Jellema and Klaas Noordhuis. Co. Jellema is a semi-known poet in the Netherlands, and his current library is still in the house. Klaas Noordhuis was a garden architect and has added essential aspects to the garden. The current owners bought the house a few years ago and want to open the house more to the public. The house, the garden and the surrounding landscape are unique in this area and must be protected and taken care of.

Location

You will have leisure time after work (work ends at 4 p.m.). The Oosterhouw area mainly consists of small villages with Leens as the main village. You will have bikes at your disposal to explore the surrounding area. During the weekend you can enjoy your free time. There are plenty of nice places to visit, for example the beautiful and vibrant city of Groningen or take a ferry boat and visit the island of Schiermonnikoog.

Accomodation

During the two weeks, the volunteers will be staying at Camping "De Horizon" Molenrij near by Kloosterburen. The whole group will be staying in tents provided by SIW. There is also a large tent for group activities during freetime Two tiny houses are on the campground with all cooking facilities. Make sure you bring a sleeping matrass/mat and your own sheets! Bicycles will be provided for transportation between the accommodation and the gardens of Oosterhouw. The bike ride from and to the accommodation is approximately 15 minutes. You will cook together in teams, taking turns and having the opportunity to cook meals from your home countries. You have a kitchen at your disposal. Self-organisation is also a vital point during your daily camp routines. Cooking and cleaning are planned and done independently within the group. Each participant is expected to take part in the CCC (cooking-cleaning-crew).

Requirements

This project will be realized as a European Volunteering Teams (ESC-VT) project. This means that the project is co-funded by the European Union through the European Solidarity Corps subsidy program 2025 and has certain requirements for participation. Who can volunteer? European Solidarity Corps volunteering activities are open to 18-30 year old people who reside in programme and partner countries. This means an EU member state, a Non-EU country associated to the programme (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Republic of North Macedonia, Turkey, or Norway) or a partner country (Albania, Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Egypt, Georgia, Israel, Jordan, Kosovo, Lebanon, Libya, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Norway, Palestine, Russia, Serbia, Syria, Tunisia, Ukraine) Young people who want to participate in the European Solidarity Corps must register on the European Solidarity Corps Portal (https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/register_en). Participants must be in the possession of a European Health Insurance Card before arriving to the host country. Volunteers travel costs will be compensated by this program and volunteers will receive €5,- pocketmoney per day. The travel cost reimbursement has a maximum amount and is based on the distance from your hometown to Leens, the Netherlands. Following the distance, we will reimburse based on the actual costs with a maximum of the following amounts (in between brackets the amounts if you use green travel, meaning low emissions means of transport for the main part of the travel, such as bus, train or car sharing): 0-99km: 23 euro 100-499 km: 180 euro (210 euro) 500-1999 km: 275 euro (320 euro) 2000-2999 km: 360 euro (410 euro) 3000-3999 km: 530 euro (610 euro) 4000-7999 km: 820 euro >8000km: 1500 euro It is very important to keep at the receipts, booking confirmations, boarding passes and travel tickets with you. Any missing documents may affect your reimbursement amount. Furthermore, we can also provide up to 100 euro for visa purchase. For this, please keep your receipt as well. What to bring: Must bring (obligated) 1) Sleeping mattress/sleeping mat and sleeping bag or your own sheets 2) Old working clothes, strong safety shoes and good fitting working gloves 3) Rain is spread out over the year, so bring warm clothes, a raincoat and a swimming suit 4) Soap, toiletries We will be working primarily outside in the gardens, where it’s essential to have a safe and secure work environment. Safety glasses and hearing protection will be provided. Wise to bring 1) Recipes from your own country 2) Driver’s license that is valid in Holland, in case you have one 3) Sunglasses and something on your head against the sun! Nice to bring 1) Musical instruments, ideas for games/activities 2) Energy, enthusiasm and an open mind! 3) A sense of humor

Meeting point

Arrival by plane at Schiphol airport & travel by public transportation: you can travel by train to Winsum station from Schiphol airport. For the train schedules please check the website: https://www.ns.nl/en/journeyplanner/#/ or call us if you need any assistance. We will pick you up at the train station Winsum. Arrival by car: you can go straight ahead to the accommodation camping ''De Horizon/Molenrij'' at Kloosterburen. We wil meet you there.

Notes:

Due to the system limitations, the option to select 'other' gender is unavailable. However, our projects are inclusive and open to everyone, regardless of gender, religion, or cultural background. If you are gender-neutral, feel free to share this information, and we will make sure to be mindful of it. Young people who want to participate in the European Solidarity Corps must register on the European Solidarity Corps Portal (https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/register_en). PLEASE SEND US YOUR PRN (PARTICIPANT REFERENCE NUMBER) AS SOON AS YOU APPLY. Volunteers travel costs will be compensated by this program and volunteers will receive €5,- pocketmoney per day.

Descrizione

Lohra Castle, with its centuries-old architecture and vast natural surroundings, is not only a site of historical significance but also a living, functioning place that requires continuous care and attention. This workcamp offers volunteers the opportunity to actively contribute to the sustainable management of the castle, ensuring that its grounds remain accessible, welcoming, and well preserved. While this workcamp does not involve hands-on heritage conservation interventions, it plays an equally essential role in the long-term care of the site, allowing future visitors and guests to experience and appreciate Lohra Castle as a harmoniously maintained historic and natural space. Beyond the practical tasks, the workcamp offers a unique and immersive experience. When the castle closes its doors to the public in the evenings, it becomes the volunteers' home, a place where they can experience the privilege of inhabiting a medieval site. In this way, they take on the role of stewards, caring for the space as if it were their own. The experience encourages a sense of responsibility, ownership, and connection to heritage, reinforcing the idea that heritage sites thrive not only through large-scale restoration projects but also through the daily care and attention given to them by those who value their existence.

Work

The volunteers will engage in seasonal maintenance tasks, including mowing and collecting overgrown grass, clearing organic material from public areas, and ensuring that the castle’s open spaces remain well-kept. These tasks are crucial for the aesthetic and functional upkeep of the historic ensemble, preserving the visual integrity of the castle and its surroundings. The work also extends to the general maintenance of communal spaces and halls, contributing to the overall experience of visitors who use the castle for cultural events, educational programmes, and retreats. The income generated from these activities is directly reinvested into the castle’s conservation and educational projects, meaning that the work of volunteers directly supports heritage preservation efforts, even if not through conservation itself.

Partner

Despite its historical significance, Lohra Castle was abandoned for several decades, leading to neglect and structural deterioration. In the 1990s, the site was rediscovered and revitalised through the efforts of Open Houses, which has since used the castle as a base for heritage conservation, cultural initiatives, and international collaboration. Today, it serves as a centre for hands-on restoration projects organised by Open Houses ́ daughter organisation European Heritage Volunteers, as well as training courses organised by partner educational institutions, and volunteer-driven maintenance efforts such as this workcamp, welcoming participants from across the world to engage with its unique built heritage.

Location

Lohra Castle, located in northern Thuringia, Germany, stands as one of the region’s most representative medieval fortifications located in the vicinity of important trade routes that connected the medieval world of central Europe. Though its present form is modest, the castle continues to command a striking position within the hilly landscape near a natural reserve. With a history spanning over a thousand years, the site reflects multiple layers of architectural evolution, shaped by shifting political, economic, and social contexts over the centuries. The architectural ensemble of Lohra Castle presents a rich assortment of historical styles, with elements dating back to the 11th century. Among its most remarkable features is a Romanesque double-floored chapel from the 12th century, an exceptional structure that highlights early medieval religious architecture. Traces of medieval fortifications and towers, as well as a Renaissance-era manor house, further illustrate the site’s transformation from a medieval defensive stronghold into a more residential and agricultural complex. The projects of Open Houses are based on sustainable principles, ensuring that Lohra Castle is maintained not just as a historical monument but as a living environment where culture and nature coexist. The castle is surrounded by a vast natural protected area, making its preservation an effort that combines aspects of cultural and natural heritage conservation. Through their contributions, volunteers help safeguard the balance between history and nature, keeping Lohra Castle a welcoming place for future generations of visitors, researchers, and heritage enthusiasts.

Accomodation

shared rooms with 2 – 5 beds in 3 guest houses, warm shower (limited hot water), 1 camp kitchen (cold water), coal-burning stoves

Meeting point

Next towns: Bleicherode (6 km), Nordhausen (20 km), Erfurt (75 km) Region: Thuringia Next bus station: Großlohra, Friedrichslohra/Wartehalle Next railway stations: Gebra/Hainleite (5 km), Wolkramshausen (12 km). Next airports: Leipzig/Halle (LEJ, 155 km), Frankfurt/Main (FRA, 280 km), Berlin (BER, 300 km)

Descrizione

Educating children to protect the environment and listening to their views on the subject is a guarantee for the future of our earth. The Sustainable Development, Eco-citizenship and Climate Change Education Project is an initiative that aims to educate and involve young Togolese in the fight against climate change and environmental protection. The objective is to raise awareness among young schoolchildren about sustnaible development, the effects of climate change and eco-citizen actions in order to encourage them to take action to protect the environment.

Work

• Activity 1 : Introductory workshop on sustainable development, climate change and eco-citizen actions. This will involve strengthening the capacities of young people in Kpalimé on the notion of Sustainable Development, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), eco-citizen actions and climate change. • Activity 2 : Planting fruit trees in a school in Kpalimé. In these activities, the young people trained will have the opportunity to plant trees within a school establishment. • Activity 3 : Creation of a club called “Green Club”, in charge of raising awareness among other young people in the community and schools and the continuity of activities linked to sustainable development and climate change; • Activity 4 : Manufacture and provision of garbage bins in certain public places in the neighborhood. Young people will participate in the manufacture of bins made from recycled materials. • Activity 5 : Organization of a competition for objects recycled by students.

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Location

Kpalimé, located about 1h30 from Lomé, is a true natural setting. In southwestern Togo, the region surrounding the city is both lush and fertile, bordered by forested hills, deep valleys and agricultural villages. Kpalimé is also the main craft center of the country, welcoming many artists and artisans: wood carvers, batikers, potters, weavers and gourd makers. “Nature” walks and hikes allow you to discover the daily life of the inhabitants, mainly focused on agriculture.

Accomodation

Housing conditions are simple and adapted to each project site. Volunteers are housed in rooms of three or four, with the mix depending on the organization of the groups. Depending on the location, dry toilets and waterless showers may be used. The association provides plastic or foam mats, and volunteers can bring their own sleeping bags if necessary. Drinking water is available on site, but access to electricity and the Internet may be limited due to power cuts and difficulties accessing the network. During the work, volunteers will prepare their own meals. An internal organization will distribute domestic tasks, including cooking, alternating between the groups. The food products used will be a mixture of local, imported and sometimes organic products. Each volunteer's diet will be considered when preparing meals. Additionally, volunteers will have access to a variety of tropical fruits, such as bananas, oranges, pineapples, mangoes, avocados, papayas, etc.

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Descrizione

VIN’s Environmental and Conservation Programs raise community awareness of critical environmental issues and develop effective solutions. VIN runs various ecological projects that aim to conserve, promote, and protect the environment and culture while preventing, mitigating, and controlling water, land, and air pollution to enhance the health, safety, and welfare of current and future generations. We utilize permaculture for sustainable farming and have been teaching and implementing it since 2018. We believe that permaculture plays a vital role in restoring the entire ecosystem! Agriculture provides subsistence and employment for 80% of Nepal's population, accounting for approximately 39% of the total GDP. The sector's development is crucial for empowering those who rely on it and for the national economy. Since Nepal is in the Himalayan region, climate change has significantly impacted the country. Water sources are drying up, new types of moths and insects have emerged, and the timing of crop cultivation has shifted. Unexpected climate changes, unpredictable rainfall, droughts, and more are the consequences of global warming that Nepalese farmers are facing.

Work

As a volunteer, you will collaborate with the farmer’s VIN, which specializes in permaculture. The work is typically hands-on, and you’ll design the farm according to permaculture principles, including cultivating crops, weeding, irrigating, gathering materials, digging, and creating beds. Support farmers in making organic fertilizers like compost. Observe, interact, learn and implement.

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Location

Siddhicharan Municipality Ward 2 is located in Nisankhe, Okhaldhunga district, approximately 250 km from Kathmandu. A local jeep can reach it in 8-10 hours. This region showcases the beauty of Nepal’s hilly and mountainous terrain, surrounded by woods and fertile fields. For more information about the area and its development initiatives, visit www.ntchc.org.

Accomodation

The volunteers will stay with the host family/hostel identified by VIN. The living facilities are simple and basic. Male and female volunteers will share the same living area with separate rooms. The volunteers sleep on simple beds/mattresses. Please bring your sleeping bag

Requirements

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Meeting point

Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu

Work

Help preserve Montferrat's local heritage! Located in the north-east of the commune of Montferrat, the Pierrepont spring is a place of refreshment for many villagers during the summer. With the aim of restoring the site's hydraulic heritage, an important element in the history and life of the village, you'll be tasked with clearing and demarcating the area to be rebuilt using picks and shovels; resuming the foundations on the sections requiring it; sorting the stones and assembling a hard base; building the low wall leading to the spring. Take part in the enhancement of this committed and culturally rich commune, while making unforgettable encounters!

Partner

The commune of Montferrat joins Concordia in a 3-year project to revitalize damaged cultural heritage. For the year 2025, the commune wishes to focus on the restoration of the hydraulic heritage on the Pierrepont site. The commune's elected representatives are delighted to welcome a group of young internationals to lead this first workcamp with Concordia!

Location

Montferrat (commune of approx. 1700 inhabitants) is located in the Var (83) department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Just 15 km from Draguignan and 5 km from Châteaudouble, the village is nestled among wooded hills, in an unspoilt natural setting. The Pierrepont site is a fifteen-minute walk from the town center. Your volunteer work will be punctuated by a variety of cultural and natural activities: discovering the region and its specialties, hiking, nature sports, meeting local people... and much more!

Accomodation

Accommodation will be in tents provided by Concordia in the outdoor area of the stadium. This will be a large field with grass and shady trees. Access to the stadium's showers, kitchen and WC is included. You'll share the various collective tasks and prepare meals together, outdoors in a summer kitchen or under the small covered facility. A budget will be allocated to the leaders, and you'll help with the shopping, giving preference to healthy, local produce.

Requirements

Bring work clothes, hiking boots and a swimsuit. Nights can be chilly, so take warm clothes and a good sleeping bag. You can also bring recipes from your country/region, musical instruments and games.

Meeting point

The meeting point is at DRAGUIGNAN train station at 6PM on the 9th of July. DRAGUIGNAN is accessible from MARSEILLE SAINT-CHARLES train station. Train reservations are possible approximately 4 months in advance on the SNCF website, link below: www.sncf-connect.com Airport: Marseille Provence (MRS) 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.

Notes:

Bring work clothes, hiking boots and a swimsuit. Nights can be chilly, so take warm clothes and a good sleeping bag. You can also bring recipes from your country/region, musical instruments and games.

Work

Enjoy being outdoors! The main task of the project will be to improve the outdoor infrastructure so that even more people enjoy spending their leisure time outdoors and in nature. • You will be installing benches at various points along the edge of paths or forests - in some places this will first require clearing work and the construction of a foundation, while in other places existing wooden benches or picnic areas will simply be renovated. • You will renovate a wooden shelter for hikers. This includes woodwork and painting as well as wood and roof maintenance. • To motivate children in particular to spend their free time outdoors, you will maintain an existing playground in the middle of the forest and add some new play equipment. • To complete all these small tasks you will also improve the surrounding of your accommodation. This will include landscape gardening and renovation work. The group of volunteers will be split up in the two different tasks every day. You are also invited to support the local festival team during their village party.

Partner

Schwarzerden is a small village with 430 inhabitants and already experienced in welcoming international volunteers. After six successful international IBG workcamps they again invite a group of volunteers to support them to improve the local infrastructure and to enrich the village festival on July 12th to 14th. The previous camps have always been a big fun for the volunteers and the locals.

Location

The workcamp will take place in the small village Schwarzerden, which belongs to the community of Freisen. Freisen is situated in the north of Saarland in a rural area. You can find many interesting places in Freisen: a historical railway, cultural and natural sights, a small zoo, a spa bath (but only few of them in Schwarzerden). The local villagers are already looking forward to getting to know you and to welcoming you at the local village festival. We will do our best to arrange excursions with the support of locals but due to the poot public transport they will for sure be limited. The project is perfect for volunteers who enjoy being outside and in nature.

Accomodation

The accommodation provided is the former centre of the sports club of Schwarzerden. It is now in public use for bigger events in this village. All necessary facilities are a hall for sleeping, a kitchen, toilettes, showers… Camping beds are provided but please bring your sleeping bag! If the weather is fine, you have the opportunity to eat and chill outside. Attention: This place is quite isolated; the village of Schwarzerden is 1km away. Next to the accommodation you can find the sports ground, you can use it whenever you want. You will have a beautiful view over the valley; you will be surrounded by forests and meadows. Just make a campfire and enjoy nature. Please bring your own sleeping bag and pillow (if required). Your group of volunteers will be responsible for grocery shopping and cooking together. The food will be bought with the camp budget and everybody will take turns for cooking, washing the dishes and cleaning. In order to reduce our carbon footprint on the planet, we encourage volunteers to reduce meat and try more sustainable dishes.

Meeting point

Please check www.bahn.com for a connection from anywhere in Germany to “Schwarzerden Bahnhof, Freisen”. This bus stop is only 300m from your accommodation. You will travel by train to St. Wendel and change to the bus No. 604. Please make sure to arrive in St. Wendel before 20.25 p.m. to reach the last bus of the day to Schwarzerden

Work

Help restore a mill in Freissinières! The Commune would like to restore the Moulin de Viollins, located along the Biaysse torrent and a popular passageway for hikers. You're invited to take part in the process of giving the mill a new lease of life. On the program: site clean-up to prepare the work area, removal of collapsed roof elements, removal of deteriorated walls, sorting of stones, deconstruction of unstable wall sections, repointing of masonry...The aim of your work will be to restore the mill's perimeter walls, in particular by sorting materials and laying a sloping glacis. This is a high-mountain project, so please read the description carefully before applying. You'll be asked to provide a letter of introduction to the project before you can register!

Partner

This project is being carried out in collaboration with the Mairie de Freissinières and the Parc des Ecrins, who, following the restoration project in the Mercantour Park in 2024, have shown an interest in supporting the projects planned for 2025. The commune wishes to restore the Viollins mill, which is part of the commune's rural heritage and could also become a shelter for walkers. In particular, the commune will be responsible for installing a water tank, purchasing materials and equipment, preparing the site, applying for authorization for the work and storing the materials needed to build the framework.

Location

The commune and valley of Freissinières is located in the Hautes Alpes (05) at the gateway to the Ecrins National Park, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. The Viollins mill site is located downstream from the commune in the direction of Freissinières. It lies on the banks of the Biaysse torrent. In winter and summer alike, the well-sheltered valley offers a wide variety of activities: discovering the region and its specialities, hiking, nature sports, meeting local people and intercultural exchanges...

Accomodation

You'll be staying in the cabin's outdoor area, in a large, shady spot where tents tents will be pitched (and supplied by CONCORDIA). The commune also provides a village hall with WC access and a covered kitchen. No WIFI available, but telephone reception. Meals will be prepared either in an outdoor kitchen or under the small covered facility. You will share the various collective tasks and prepare meals together. A budget will be allocated to the animators, and you will participate in the shopping and preparation of meals, giving priority to healthy, vegetarian, local products. A recipe booklet will be provided to encourage responsible purchasing and sustainable eating.

Requirements

WARNING: a motivation letter is required for this project in order to accept your application. We strongly recommend that you take this occasion to underline your interest for the project. Remember to bring gloves, work clothes and shoes. Nights can be chilly, so bring a good comforter and warm clothes. Don't forget to bring sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, etc.). You can also take along recipes from your country/region, musical instruments and games. Participants will be asked to provide a letter of motivation. Don't forget to include it with your application!

Meeting point

The rendezvous is set for late afternoon at 6pm on 10/07/2025 at L' Argentière-la-Bessée station. There are several connecting trains from Paris to the meeting point. The last day (07/31) is devoted to departure, usually in the morning.

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Remember to bring gloves, work clothes and shoes. Nights can be chilly, so bring a good comforter and warm clothes. Don't forget to bring sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, etc.). You can also take along recipes from your country/region, musical instruments and games. Participants will be asked to provide a letter of motivation. Don't forget to include it with your application!

Work

Help restore a hut at the heart of the “hunters' site” in the south of France! The commune of Puy-Sanière would like to restore the “hunters' hut”, a structure overlooking the Lac de Serre-Ponçon, and through which many hikers pass. Once used as a base for hunters, this structure is part of the commune's rural heritage and could also become a shelter for walkers. You'll be taking part in the restoration of the hut's enclosure during a 3-week international work camp. You'll work on cleaning up the site, deconstructing it before starting to build, and finally constructing a low wall. At the end of your work, the walls will extend over 24 linear meters, allowing the hut to become a used shelter again! This is a high-mountain project, so you'll need to read the description carefully before signing up. You'll be asked to provide a cover letter before you can register!

Partner

Together with the Parc des Ecrins, Concordia has decided to set up a project in the Puy-Sanières mountain area. This is part of an overall project by the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur delegation to work in the transalpine and Franco-Italian zones. Our aim is to highlight the need to restore dry-stone huts for workcamps.

Location

Puy-Sanières is a commune in southern France, located on the southern flank of Mont Guillaume (2,552 m), at the southernmost tip of the Écrins massif. It lies in the Hautes-Alpes department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, near the Serre-Ponçon lake. The site of the “hunters' hut” is located a few kilometers away from the center of the village of Puy-Sanières, on land mainly devoted to pastoralism and soft tourism activities. The site will be punctuated by leisure activities, such as discovering the region and its specialities, hiking and other sporting activities, as well as opportunities to meet the local population.

Accomodation

You'll be accommodated outside the hut, in a large shady area where tents (supplied by CONCORDIA) will be pitched to provide shelter from the elements. A party room is also available, with access to WCs and a covered kitchen. Telephone reception, but no WIFI. Meals are prepared either in an outdoor kitchen or in the covered kitchen. You'll share the various collective tasks and prepare meals together. A budget will be allocated to the animators and you will participate in the shopping and preparation of meals, giving priority to healthy, vegetarian and local products.

Requirements

Please not that you will need to provide a cover letter to participate to this project. 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.

Meeting point

The meeting point is at EMBRUN train station at 6PM on 10/07. Please consider using low-carbon transportation (train or bus, rather than airplane) for a sustainable international workcamp. Train reservations are possible about 4 months before departure on the SNCF website, link below: https://www.sncf-connect.com/. 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 journey.

Notes:

Remember to bring gloves, work clothes and shoes. Nights can be chilly, so bring a good comforter and warm clothes. Don't forget to bring sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, etc.). You can also take along recipes from your country/region, music instruments and games. The last day is for departure, usually in the morning.