Work

The "sentier des Moines" (monks' path) winds along the hillside below the chapel and is supported by dry stone retaining walls and has a stone-covered path, called a "calade" in southeast France. This year, you will rehabilitate a portion of a path in dry stone in order to give again its initial aspect in a preoccupation with the valorization of the heritage of Serres. The following work will be undertaken: fishing and sorting of stones, earthwork and construction of the calade according to the very precise technique of dry stone construction (theoretical and practical contribution). The workcamp will be supervised by a professional in dry stone construction techniques. A daily work of 6 hours is planned. The pedagogical objective is to discover a traditional construction technique which does not require any material, except stones from the stoning of fields intended for agriculture or recovered from old buildings. Theoretical, historical and practical contributions will be disseminated. It should be noted that this workcamp is part of a more global action to enhance the site of the chapel. The population of the village is invited to take part in the work of clearing the brush and creating a calade on the chapel square.

Partner

Come and discover one of the small perched towns in the South of France, Serres in the Alpes, which offers a magnificent panorama of the medium mountain range of the Baronnies Provençales! The town, leaning against the Pignolette rock, is made up of small shady mediaeval streets and covered and sloping passages in which it is good to stroll. At the top of this village and at the bend in the monks' path, is the chapel of Notre Dame de Bon Secours, which overlooks the Buëch valley. This building was erected in 1730 and blessed in 1732. Partly dug into the rock, it marries the hillside, on the presumed site of the former chapel of the castle of Serres. The Baronnies Provençales Regional Nature Park, in partnership with the association Les Villages des Jeunes and a hiking organisation, launched an operation to raise awareness and promote the drystone building technique in 2018. Elected officials and inhabitants will be mobilised for this operation through restoration actions and discoveries of the dry-stone built heritage (conference, visit).

Location

Serres is a small town in the South of France, nestled between the Alps and Haute Provence (30 km North of Sisteron, 140 km South of Grenoble). It has several services: train station, shops, Provencal market… Leisure activities: Land of light, scents and flavours, the Baronnies Provençal is a land where the sweetness of life is combined with the practice of outdoor sports like idleness! Rich in natural and agricultural heritages adapted to the Mediterranean climate under alpine influence, the Provencal Baronnies are marked by fragrant, aromatic and medicinal plants: wild thyme, rosemary, lavender. Near Serres, you can discover many major sites in the south of the Hautes-Alpes: Aujour mountain and Clausonne abbey, Saint-Genis mountain, the Méouge gorges, Orpierre site, the Riou lake where you can practice many sports activities (climbing, mountain biking, hiking, swimming in lakes and rivers).

Accomodation

You will be accommodated in individual tents next to the municipal gymnasium of the small town (1km walking distance from the workcamp site). A team of campleaders will be present to accompany you in the organisation of the collective life: planning of the household tasks, elaboration of the menus and preparation of the meals in turn (vegetarian, vegan and other specific diets are possible), organisation of the leisure activities and the outings. The purchase of local products is widely favoured. Bring a mattress, a good sleeping bag (the nights can be cold) and a pillow (to be adapted according to your needs).

Meeting point

Serres train station at 3:30 or 7:30 pm. The campleaders will drive you to the place of accommodation.

Work

Come and restore an old and beautiful boarding school hidden in the Parisian region, in the Yvelines county, in the heart of the countryside and in harmony with nature! Continuing on from last year's workcamp, you will enhance this domain with your artist soul and your painter talents! You will refurbish a mural painting, take care of marble statues, and more generally restore the collective buildings, in order to endorse the school’s patrimony. You’ll be also able to come and relax with our weekly activities in the educational garden, in osmosis with the beautiful countryside. Finally, you will participate in the preparations of their major event, the school’s party, by creating and setting up the theatre play decorations of the kids, but also by writing a tale of the story of the school. Finally, you will have the opportunity to attend an exclusive rehearsal of the Demos Orchestra at the Philharmonie de Paris as part of a short getaway evening to the beautiful French capital.

Partner

The Heriot school is a historical building dating back from the late 19th century. The boarding school accommodates more than 200 children (from 1st to 5th grade) from Sunday evening to Friday evening. It is composed of classrooms, a canteen, a theatre and surrounded by a 10 hectares’ park. The school project involves the entire educational community in teaching methods that promote the development of socio-behavioral skills.

Location

La Boissiere-Ecole is located in the county of Yvelines, 85km away from Paris. It is a small town with a remarkable built and natural heritage, giving you a piece of nature 1 and half hour from Paris and 30 min from Rambouillet. You will be able to organize walks in the forest, visit of the castle of Rambouillet or the Castle of Versailles, bike ride, getaway in Paris and many other things according to your desires! A bus network will allow you to move around the area.

Accomodation

You will sleep in a bed, in collective rooms. Remember to bring a shower towel and a sleeping bag! You will have access to showers and toilets. You will be helping the school chef with the preparation of the meals. You will be having lunch with the children in the canteen of the school. A washing machine will be at your disposal to do your laundry.

Meeting point

The meeting point is scheduled at RAMBOUILLET train station on the 30/05 at the end of the afternoon. The exact meeting time will be given with the infosheet which will be sent at the latest 4 weeks before the start of the workcamp. From PARIS, you can take the train from Montparnasse train station, regular departures are scheduled throughout the day (about every hour). The trip last between 30 minutes and 1 hour. 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. 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/

Notes:

All activities, as well as group living times and sleeping arrangements will be organized in compliance with and adapted to sanitary conditions. Wearing a mask will be mandatory during all activities and times of collective life. Meals will be organized in such way in order to respect the distance of 2 meters between each person. In France, the touristic opportunity is wide: if you want to stay longer, please get in touch with the local tourist information. Pack smart: Sleeping bag, reusable water bottle, working clothes, shoes for walking and working, raincoat, sun screen, swimsuit, towel, sun hat or cap, mosquito repellent, camera, flashlight... Feel free to bring from home specialties such as photos, games, musical instruments, etc. 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. This project is supported by the program European Solidarity Corps (ESC) for young people between 18 and 30 years. It is open to all volunteers that fit the ESC criteria. The participation to the ESC volunteering teams is subjects to several principles and conditions, presented on the ESC webpage: https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity/mission_en - volunteers do not have to pay any fee (not sending, nor participation fee) to attend the project and will receive a financial support for their travel, according to a maximum amount established in accordance with their travel distance and upon the presentation of original tickets; - volunteers need to enrol in the PASS, the ESC Portal; then Concordia France will organise their matching, on the online system, with the volunteering project; - volunteers will receive pocket money, calculated on basis of 6€/day, once they arrive on the project in France; - volunteers will have to complete a participation report, submitted online through the portal.

Work

You will participate in the renovation and upgrading of the mediaeval village: renovation of stairs, weeding and landscaping of vegetable terraces, cleaning and renovation of stone walls and the Milhars wash house. You will be supervised by craftspeople of the village.

Partner

On the edge of the Bonant Valley and the Aveyron Gorges is the village of Milhars, an ancient mediaeval town whose stone streets lead to its castle. With its traditional architectural heritage, the village welcomes many cyclists and hikers. It is home to numerous cultural and social organisations, such as theatre, cafés, etc. You will have the opportunity to get to know the local population by participating in many summer activities that take place on the territory: night markets, votive celebrations, festivals, etc.

Location

Milhars town, 60km from Montauban. Leisure activities: In the heart of the Aveyron gorges, you can take advantage of the possibilities offered by the Tarn-et-Garonne: swimming in the Aveyron, visiting nearby mediaeval villages (Cordes-Sur-Ciel, Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val), hiking in the Bonant valley, etc. Accompanied by two pedagogical leaders, you will have the opportunity to meet the inhabitants and to discover Occitania through their eyes. In the evening and during the weekends, go to discover the territory, or let yourself be carried by your imagination to organise a barbecue, a karaoke evening, a folk ball, open to the population. Finally, you will organise a large international meal open to all, in order to share with locals and visitors passing by specialties of your home.

Accomodation

You will be accommodated in a collective dormitory in the multipurpose room of the village. Mattresses and pillows will be provided, but you have to bring your own sleeping bag. A kitchen corner will be arranged, as well as access to the bathrooms. You will collectively prepare meals, self-managing within the group. Special attention will be given on food balance and local and seasonal products. Meals can be adapted to specific diets of participants (vegan, vegetarian).

Meeting point

Lexos train station between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Campleaders will take you from the station to the accommodation building.

Notes:

This project is a volunteering team supported by the European Solidarity Corps. You will receive pocket money (6€ per day) and a travel reimbursement with an upper limit based on the ESC distance calculator.

Work

Would you like to get involved in preserving nature while enjoying the river? We offer you the opportunity to work on the banks of a river while taking care to preserve the site and the fish! It is sometimes difficult to access the river, which is why your job will consist in making wooden steps to allow the elderly and people with mobility problems to access the banks and fish in the river! In collaboration with the fishing federation and the municipality, the project consists in facilitating access to the river, by enhancing it while preserving fish resources. The aim is to build No-kill fishing routes so that young and old alike can enjoy fishing! Do you like the peace and quietness of nature? Would you like to learn how to catch a fish? This project is for you!

Partner

The village of La Salvetat Sur Agout is known in France for its natural spring water and its sparkling water. It is located at altitude, in the lake region, between the sea and the mountains. This area has an exceptional natural heritage. Within the Natural Park of the Haut Languedoc, you will have the opportunity to appreciate its forests, lakes and rivers as well as its numerous outdoor activities. This is a first partnership with the village of La Salvetat Sur Agout. The municipality also wanted to involve the fishing federation and local associations in this project. This project was born out of the desire of the inhabitants, particularly the older ones, to be able to take full advantage of the river.

Location

La Salvetat Sur Agout is a small town in the Herault department in the South of France. It benefits from a mild and temperate climate. You can enjoy the outdoor activities that the site offers, and take beautiful walks in the nature.

Accomodation

You will be accommodated at the municipal campsite. You will sleep in tents in pairs (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 in the preparation of the meals, favouring healthy and local products.

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 then be reimbursed once back in their home country.

Meeting point

The meeting point is set at the bus stop "Esplanade" in SALVETAT SUR AGOUT, on 08/06 in the late afternoon. The exact time of the meeting will be communicated with the infosheet, sent at the latest 4 weeks before the beginning of the work. To go to SALVETAT SUR AGOUT, you will have to go to the town of BEZIERS, accessible from PARIS (about 4 hours by train) or from MONTPELLIER (about 45 minutes). From BEZIERS station, you can then take bus 654 from BÉZIERS - Bv. de Verdun (Gare SNCF) to LA SALVETAT SUR AGOUT - Esplanade (about 1h40 journey). Please note that there are very few buses per day between Béziers and La Salvetat sur Agout. Plan to arrive early enough in Béziers to be able to catch the bus. More information about bus 654: https://www.herault-transport.fr/lignes-regulieres/654 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/

Notes:

Remember to bring gloves, clothes and shoes for work. Nights can be chilly, so bring a good warm sleeping bag. If you wish, you can bring a culinary speciality from your country or music to share your culture with other participants.

Work

From Luz-Saint-Sauveur, the Pyrenees Mountains are all yours. All the best hiking sites, peaks and highlands in the Pyrenees are easily accessible from Luz. There, you will find the freedom to breathe freely, to move and broaden your horizon! Luz-Saint-Sauveur was a thermal hub for the noble and wealthy throughout the 1800s: the medicinal bathing sites attracted emperors, artists, intellectuals and more. Amongst the historical figures that often visited Luz was French emperor Napoleon III (grandson of the infamous Napoleon Bonaparte). In love with this picturesque town, he encouraged its development throughout the 1860s. Today Luz is perhaps the best-conserved heritage from the Second French Empire. You will help build an access for disabled people (wheelchair ramp) and other arrangements at a lookout area from which visitors will have a view over the whole valley. This ramp will be done with local stones used in monument constructions throughout the ages. You will learn the art of masonry, accompanied by a technical facilitator.

Partner

The municipality has been developing a large project to restore its local heritage, especially through international workcamps. For over 6 years we have been renovating old streets, washhouses, fountains, and hiking trails. This year you will redecorate the “Napoleon Column”, one of the town’s landmarks.

Location

The great French Writer Victor Hugo described Luz as a “charming old town… beautifully situated in a deep triangular valley… When the miquelets (Catalan militia men) and Spanish smugglers arrived from Aragon … they saw a great light… They named this town light, or Luz.”. Luz-Saint-Sauveur is in the Hautes-Pyrenees County, in the south-west of France near the pilgrimage city of Lourdes. It is close to the most beautiful natural sites of the Pyrenees Mountains such as the Midi Peak, the Gavarnie Valley, the Bridge of Spain, the Neouvielle Natural Park, or the Pyrenees National Park (with its numerous highland lakes). The beauty and diversity of this county entail a great historical, architectural and environmental interest, which you will discover throughout your workcamp experience.

Accomodation

You will be accommodated in a local apartment building with shared rooms – bring your sleeping bags and floor mat – you will have access to showers and toilets. The group will share the cleaning tasks and prepare meals together. You will prepare the meals in turn and participate in the organization of the collective life (planning, cleaning, shopping, etc.). We will encourage the purchase of local and seasonal products.

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.

Meeting point

LUZ-SAINT-SAUVEUR - tourist office bus station, on 15/06 at 6 PM. Once you reach LOURDES train station (direct trains from Paris, Toulouse, and Bordeaux), take the bus n°965 to LUZ-SAINT-SAUVEUR (about 30 minutes). From Paris, you can reach Lourdes from the Montparnasse train station. 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/

Notes:

Bring working clothes, gloves, and closed shoes for outdoor activities. Bring a warm sleeping bag, as nights might be cold due to the altitude (we may also sleep in the mountains). To enjoy the mountains, bring your hiking shoes. For the brave ones who want to take a dip in the river, bring your swimsuit. Feel free to bring a piece of your region/country such as photos, games, musical instruments, etc.

Descrizione

Cooking outside, from A to Z, involves making work plans, setting up a structure for shelter, peeling vegetables and cooking dishes from here and elsewhere. You will be the first volunteers welcomed to our new reception area and you will participate in the creation of an outdoor kitchen for our summer receptions, but also to mark our arrival in the village by offering good meals and activities to inhabitants.

Work

You will be in charge of creating an outdoor kitchen and a camping area in the courtyard and garden of the former rectory of Cause de Clérans. You will also have the opportunity to do small carpentry and earthworks, small plantings and landscape maintenance. Times around food for the inhabitants will be organized to enhance interculturality. The work will take place on weekday mornings.

Location

You will be welcomed at our place of residence where long-term volunteers live all year round. On the edge of the village of Cause de Clérant, you will be in a rural environment and will meet the inhabitants of the sector. You will also have the opportunity to go and participate in cultural events in Bergerac, about fifteen kilometers away. Closest train station: Mouleydier, 24520. Closest airport: Bordeaux – Mérignac. You will build your activity program together, based on the possible outdoor activities around us.

Accomodation

You will stay in a tent in the garden next to the reception area, with access to the toilets and showers of the place. Individual tents or for two will be provided, as well as ground mattresses. Remember to bring your duvet and a pillow. You will prepare menus and meals together, taking into account the season, everyone's needs and the pleasure of sharing together.

Meeting point

We will be waiting for you around 5 p.m. at the station, located about 5 km from the site.

Work

Do you want to learn ancient techniques of masonry, the use of ancient material and ecology? This year, we will work to continue the masonry in stone, on the ancient sheep herding, in order to make it, in a few years, a room for cooking, storing tools, etc. We will continue as well to work on putting value in the site and hiking trails. And if the time allows, we will participate in the construction of stone stairs in the sheepfold with the help of masons that wil there to transmit their knowledge! The work represents 30h in a week. The nights and weekends are free for activities that you will choose to organise together.

Partner

Participate in the valorisation of a historic site at the heart of idyllic mountain landscapes ! Join us and come discover l’Abbaye de Clausonne and its natural environment at 1140 metres of altitude! It is in the XII century that the Abbaye sees the day. After multiple periods of deconstruction and of reconstruction over the centuries, in the 20th century, it became an agricultural building, which was abandoned in the 1950s. It is in 1994 that the association of friends of Abbaye of Clausonne was created to conserve the vestiges of this exceptional architecture, on an exceptional site. Since then, the association wanted to make this place a place of discovery, learning and knowledge.

Location

The Abbey of Clausonne, 5 km from the village of Le Saix, is 15 km away from the first town, Veynes. Once or twice a week, we organise some shopping trips with our vehicles! Leisure activities: You will be in an exceptional setting to discover the pleasures of mountain hiking, its rivers, its lakes, the farmers and producers markets, the festive nights organised in surrounding villages. In group, you will decide activities and discovery outings that you wish to set up. The hosting centre usually organises one musical evening per week with homemade wood-fired pizzas.

Accomodation

You will be accommodated in individual tents directly on Clausonne spot. Dry toilets, a kitchen and showers will be available. A barnum will be set up and will be your common space under cover. There is no WIFI. But you will meet people from all over the world! You will take turns cooking, so that we can taste several specialties! Here, we are careful about what we eat. To reduce our impact on the planet, we try to eat a maximum of local products and we eat meat twice a week. The collective life is organised together: organisation of the menus (vegetarian, vegan and other specific diets are possible), shopping, activities, etc. Bring a mattress, a good sleeping bag (the nights can be cold) and a pillow (to be adapted to your needs).

Meeting point

Veynes Dévoluy train station between 4pm and 6pm. The organisers will make shuttles between the station and the place of accommodation.

Work

Would you like to get involved in preserving nature while enjoying the river? We offer you the opportunity to work on the banks of a river while taking care to preserve the site and the fish! It is sometimes difficult to access the river, which is why your job will consist in making wooden steps to allow the elderly and people with mobility problems to access the banks and fish in the river! In collaboration with the fishing federation and the municipality, the project consists in facilitating access to the river, by enhancing it while preserving fish resources. The aim is to build No-kill fishing routes so that young and old alike can enjoy fishing! Do you like the peace and quietness of nature? Would you like to learn how to catch a fish? This project is for you!

Partner

The village of La Salvetat Sur Agout is known in France for its natural spring water and its sparkling water. It is located at altitude, in the lake region, between the sea and the mountains. This area has an exceptional natural heritage. Within the Natural Park of the Haut Languedoc, you will have the opportunity to appreciate its forests, lakes and rivers as well as its numerous outdoor activities. This is a first partnership with the village of La Salvetat Sur Agout. The municipality also wanted to involve the fishing federation and local associations in this project. This project was born out of the desire of the inhabitants, particularly the older ones, to be able to take full advantage of the river.

Location

La Salvetat Sur Agout is a small town in the Herault department in the South of France. It benefits from a mild and temperate climate. You can enjoy the outdoor activities that the site offers, and take beautiful walks in the nature.

Accomodation

You will be accommodated at the municipal campsite. You will sleep in tents in pairs (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 in the preparation of the meals, favouring healthy and local products.

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 then be reimbursed once back in their home country.

Meeting point

The meeting point is set at the bus stop "Esplanade" in SALVETAT SUR AGOUT, on 24/06 in the late afternoon. The exact time of the meeting will be communicated with the infosheet, sent at the latest 4 weeks before the beginning of the work. To go to SALVETAT SUR AGOUT, you will have to go to the town of BEZIERS, accessible from PARIS (about 4 hours by train) or from MONTPELLIER (about 45 minutes). From BEZIERS station, you can then take bus 654 from BÉZIERS - Bv. de Verdun (Gare SNCF) to LA SALVETAT SUR AGOUT - Esplanade (about 1h40 journey). Please note that there are very few buses per day between Béziers and La Salvetat sur Agout. Plan to arrive early enough in Béziers to be able to catch the bus. More information about bus 654: https://www.herault-transport.fr/lignes-regulieres/654 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/

Notes:

Remember to bring gloves, clothes and shoes for work. Nights can be chilly, so bring a good warm sleeping bag. If you wish, you can bring a culinary speciality from your country or music to share your culture with other participants.

Work

Within the Sensitive Natural Area of Savoies and Nepruns, you will participate in the construction of a wooden bird observatory which will be used by the environmental organisation "Les Corbeaux Gatinais Nature" to make an inventory of the fauna. On the banks of the Loing, along the Canal de Briare, former quarries exploited by human have given way to ponds, wet meadows and woodlands, hosting a rich and fragile biodiversity. This 37-hectare site has been designated as a sensitive natural area by the city of Amilly, and is equipped with soft paths that welcome walkers, cyclists and nature lovers. Using materials designed by a local company, the volunteers will build and assemble the observatory, so that the biodiversity protection associations can observe and follow the evolution of the local fauna. You will also take part in the Festival of Europe, a major summer cultural event in Amilly that welcomes European delegations, concerts and numerous festivities that celebrate intercultural exchanges and strengthen solidarity between the inhabitants of the continent.

Partner

The city of Amilly cultivates a strong attachment to the European values of sharing and solidarity. Every year, the city organizes the Europe Day Fest and in 2020 it received the Europe Prize awarded by the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. As a suburban city, Amilly has been protecting its natural areas for several years, including the 37 hectares of the Sensitive Natural Area of Savoies and Nepruns. In partnership with the local association France Nature Environnement, Les Corbeaux Gatinais Nature, and Concordia, Amilly would like to welcome a volunteer team to install an ornithological observatory in the Natural Area.

Location

Situated one hour by train from Paris, the city of Amilly is located in the agglomeration of Montargis, between town and countryside, in the Loing valley, along the Briare canal, a route used by many bicycle tourists. It is a remarkable area because of its nature and in particular its 800 hectares covered by the forest of Montargis, but also thanks to its heritage and its industrial past of the 19th century. You will have the opportunity to discover the region by walking along the rivers or by swimming by the beach of Chalette-Sur-Loing and by visiting the city of Montargis.

Accomodation

You will be accommodated in a house in shared rooms. Remember to bring a sleeping bag and a floor mat to sleep on. You will have access to separate male/female bathrooms and showers. A fully equipped kitchen and dining area will also be available to you. With the budget allocated to the animation team, you will participate in the shopping and the preparation of meals, giving priority to healthy and local products. You can bring your own recipes to share with the group. A washing machine or a Laundromat will be available during the stay (please take clothes for two weeks if possible). You can have access to the Wi-Fi in the library or by sharing the connection with the French volunteers and the animation team.

Meeting point

The meeting point is set at MONTARGIS train station, the 24/06 at the end of the afternoon. The exact time of the meeting will be communicated with the infosheet, sent 4 weeks before the beginning of the workcamp. Several direct trains (about 5 per day) leave from PARIS to MONTARGIS. The journey takes about 1 hour. If possible, please consider using low-carbon transportation (train and bus rather than airplane) for a sustainable international workcamp. Paris international bus station (Flixbus, Blablabus, Eurolines…): The Paris Bercy bus stop is close to the Paris Bercy train station from which leaves the train to Montargis. 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/

Notes:

The workcamp takes place in a suburban environment. For practical and ecological reasons, travel between the accommodation and the work site will be on foot. Remember to bring gloves, clothes and shoes suitable for outdoor work. Don't forget to bring a sleeping bag and a floor mat to sleep on, as well as summer and rain clothes, a swim suit and toiletries. You can bring board games, a musical instrument or anything else from your region/country that you would like to share with the group. This project is supported by the program European Solidarity Corps (ESC) for young people between 18 and 30 years. It is open to all volunteers that fit the ESC criteria. The participation to the ESC volunteering teams is subjects to several principles and conditions, presented on the ESC webpage: https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity/mission_en - volunteers do not have to pay any fee (not sending, nor participation fee) to attend the project and will receive a financial support for their travel, according to a maximum amount established in accordance with their travel distance and upon the presentation of original tickets; - volunteers need to enrol in the PASS, the ESC Portal; then Concordia France will organise their matching, on the online system, with the volunteering project; - volunteers will receive pocket money, calculated on basis of 6€/day, once they arrive on the project in France; - volunteers will have to complete a participation report, submitted online through the portal. 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.

Work

On this project, you will first create a Japanese step pathway linking the parking lot to the center of the park, then you will participate in the renovation of wooden benches (sanding and painting). You will also have to build, with recycled materials, and install a beehive and an insect hotel in the park. Finally, the flowering of the plot will complete the development of this part of the park. You will also be asked to do some masonry work to consolidate the damaged parts of the skate park. This work will be carried out alongside the inhabitants of the commune with whom you will be able to exchange. During the realization of the work, you will be supervised by an agent of the technical service and elected officials. Local young people will be present during the free time and the common activities. They will be delighted to help you discover their town and region.

Partner

The Municipality of Clerieux wishes to redevelop and enhance an important place of life for the municipality: the municipal park. An intergenerational meeting place, it provides the population of all ages with a fitness trail, children s games and a skate park. This year, the municipality wishes to call upon a youth work camp to finalize the development and consolidation of this space.

Location

Located north of Valence, the commune of Clerieux counts today 2000 inhabitants. This city finds its origins in the Gallo-Roman period. Thus, while walking around, one can meet various archaeological sites such as the sandpits, the castle and the village, the Saint-Michel cemetery or the ruins of the Saint Jean chapel. Many hikes are also possible in the surroundings. The mayor s website will give you an overview of the place and the activities on the spot: https://www.clerieux.fr/fr/

Accomodation

You will be accommodated in tents on the city s stadium grounds. You will be able to use the sanitary facilities and the locker rooms of the gymnasium. The kitchen will also be at your disposal. Each volunteer will be asked to take an active part in the collective life of the group: preparation of meals, cleaning of dishes, cleaning of toilets and premises. Your accommodation is located 10 minutes walk from the site.

Requirements

In the context of group life, skills such as listening, respect, tolerance and open-mindedness will be required.

Meeting point

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