Il Corpo Europeo di Solidarietà – ESC è una iniziativa dell’Unione europea che supporta la partecipazione dei giovani in attività di volontariato europeo di breve o lungo periodo con il coinvolgimento in attività di gruppo o individuali.
Nel ambito delle attività di gruppo abbiamo la possibilità di coinvolgere volontari/e italiani in diversi progetti di supporto alla comunità locali in Francia.
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CONCF-121-ESC LA BOISSIERE-ECOLE
Between Nature and Heritage, La Boissière-École
28/06/2019 – 12/07/2019
Partner:A workcamp surrounded by nature and heritage: come to take part in different works of rehabilitation and embellishment in the park of the castle and the primary school “Heriot”. At the heart of a huge tree-filled park, close to the forest of Rambouillet, you will immerse yourself in nature. You will work and live in beautiful 19th-century buildings.
During your work, you’ll be joined by kids and teachers. You will share these unique intercultural and intergenerational moments with them. You will also take part in a rally during which you will discover the village and its natural and cultural richness, along with the inhabitants and the youngsters of La Boissière-Ecole.
Work: At the heart of the park of the Regional Primary School Heriot, you will help to embellish the surroundings, to restore the old gates of the castle and the jetty on the pond, surrounded by “Water Lilies” worthy of the famous Monet painting.
Two camp leaders will accompany you during your working hours and your whole stay. You will work along with kids and teachers, inhabitants and young locals. You will share the different collective tasks and prepare meals together.
Accomodation and food: You will be accommodated in one of the dormitories of the Regional Primary School Heriot. You will share the different collective tasks and prepare meals together.
Location: La Boissiere-Ecole is a small village of 765 inhabitants, located in the department of Yvelines in Ile-de-France, close to the forest of Rambouillet and 75 km from Paris.
The Primary School Heriot was built in 1886 by Major Heriot who aimed to create a military orphanage dedicated to children between 5 and 13 years who had lost their fathers at war. At that time, military schools ruled by the state only received children between 13 and 18 years old. Today, the school Heriot has become a public school also welcoming boarding school children in the middle of its 20 hectares park.
Specific requirements:This project is supported by the European Solidarity Corps programme.
For now this project is only open for the following nationalities: France (3 participants), Greece (3), Estonia (3), Italy (3), Czech Republic (3).
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;
• volunteers need to enrol in the PASS, the European Solidarity Corps Portal ; Concordia France will organize 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 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 will have to complete a participation report, submitted online through the portal.
Don’t forget to bring gloves, clothes which could be stained by paint and work shoes. Nights can be chilly, bring a warm sleeping bag.
CONCF-033-ESC AUBUSSON
A sustainable development garden, Aubusson
10/07/2019 – 31/07/2019
Partner: The staff of «Les Méris» residence is waiting for you to work together on embellishing their Park.
Located at the heart of the town of Aubusson, “Les Méris” residence aims to involve the resident mentally disabled adults in social activities. You will participate in improving their living environment by transforming a park into a vegetable garden, where the residents can enjoy gardening. The objective is to make this natural space livelier by favoring ecological practices. This is the second camp that will take place in this house, after the first one in summer 2017. The residents loved a lot welcoming international volunteers and they are looking forward to meeting you! All of this will take place during the pleasant summer time, perfect for living and spending time in Aubusson!
Work: «Les Méris» educational team wants the residents to invest in their park, where they can reconnect with nature. Your aim will be to transform this area into a welcoming garden. In order to do this, many little jobs will await you: development of the permaculture, creation of the garden of medical plants, planting herbal tea, construction of a compost, construction of a hut to accommodate a wood workshop, creation of containers and planter boxes, etc. Being accompanied by a technical leader, you will gain more experience in using tools and you will discover some new ecological practices while performing these tasks.
Accomodation and food:You will be accommodated in two-person tents and a collective tent or a room for socializing. 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 dishes with good products from the market and local producers. During the week, you will have lunch with the residents in the canteen at “Les Méris” residence. You will get around on foot or by minibus between the campsite, the worksite and Aubusson’s town center.
Location: Aubusson is located in the Creuse department, which is one of the wildest French departments in terms of nature and it is located in the “Millevaches” regional natural reserve. Here you will find natural protected areas and many hiking paths, lakes and outdoor activities, all just a stone’s throw away from the town. Since Aubusson is also the international capital of tapestry, you will be able to meet people who make handcrafted tapestries and discover the history of this traditional artisanry. Aubusson is a lively town and during the summer you will enjoy discovering its historic center and ancient alleyways, relaxing on the shady terraces of the town’s bars and going to concerts and shows organized by the Tourist Office.
For more information visit: https://www.tourisme-creuse.com and https://www.tourisme-aubusson.com
Specific requirements: This project is supported by the European Solidarity Corps programme.
For now this project is only open for the following nationalities: France (3 participants), Spain (3), Italy (3), Belgium (2), Turkey (3).
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;
• volunteers need to enrol in the PASS, the European Solidarity Corps Portal ; Concordia France will organize 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 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 will have to complete a participation report, submitted online through the portal.
During this work camp you will be working with mentally disabled adults. We expect you to be responsible and respectful, and adapt to the needs of residents and employees of “Les Méris” residence.
Bring work clothes, walking boots and a backpack. Nights can be chilly, so take warm clothes and a good sleeping bag. You can also bring recipes from your home country, musical instruments and games. You will get around Aubusson by foot and car. 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, and will then be reimbursed once back in their home country.
SJ/ESC04 LET’S DISCOVER THE AIX ISLAND HERITAGE!
Rochefort, France
27/04/2019 – 18/05/2019
Partner: The Aix Island (Ile d’Aix in French) is a small pedestrian island located in the North Atlantic ocean. Marked by an eventful maritime past, this island contains lots of places steeped in history, especially the Fort Liedot, which was built by Vauban and classified as a historical monument. This town is a loyal partner of the association Solidarités Jeunesses. In fact, for several years now, l’île d’Aix has hosted international workcamps.
Work:You will work on the restoration of the large west stone shooting site, which faces the Fort Liédot. The work will consist in de-vegetating the site in order to start traditional masonry work on rubble walls, to replace the stones, to jog and rejoin with hydraulic lime.
Accommodation and food: In group, indoors, on the island. Meals will be prepared by kitchen teams, in turns.
Location Île-d’Aix. In the middle of the sea! 20km from Rochefort-sur Mer, Charente Maritime.
Leisure activities: You will take part to so many activities this year in l’Île d’Aix! You will have the chance to set up and host the “Islanders Festival”, and to enjoy all the activities it has to offer: concerts, shows, bass bands, local produce markets, exhibitions, and film projections. You could also practice your skills in some aquatic activities, like fishing or sailing, with the local clubs. During your free time, you will also have the opportunity to interact with local residents that are eager to meet you. Finally, you will have time to discover the beach, to go on bike rides along the sea, to play beach-volleyball, and to participate in many other activities. You could also go and visit the villages like La Rochelle or Rochefort.
SJ/ESC06 LE FORT DE L’AIGUILLE
Fouras-les-Bains
17/05/2019 – 07/06/2019
Partner:Located at the mouth of the Charente river, the peninsula of Fouras-les-Bains contains three harbours and five beaches along the Atlantic coast. In an idyllic setting with views of Fort Boyard, you will work on the rehabilitation of the Fort of the Aiguille. This fort is a redoubt, a fortification system built by the French military engineer Vauban. The redoubt protected Fouras from a potential enemy sea invasion.
Work:This project is a continuation of the work undertaken last year by the volunteers. You will work on the restoration of a new part of the main facade of the redoubt. You will help the technical leader to remove plants from the facade, and to remove and replace the chalk mortar joints between the stones. Other works of traditional masonry are also planned, such as redoing the stone coping (top layer of the wall) and stone-cutting.
Accommodation and food: In groups, in tents on Fouras’ campground *** (swimming pool, multi-sports area, WIFI, snacks…) Meals will be prepared by «kitchen teams» in turns.
Location: Fouras-les-Bains, located 20 km away from La Rochelle.
Leisure activities: You will be able to visit some tourist areas around, enjoy nature and organize some dinners with the local inhabitants. You will also have the opportunity to visit the Île d’Aix, a small car-free island in the middle of the ocean, by boat. Since it is also a popular sea-side resort, you will be able to participate to several events in the region.
SJ/ESC07 HISTORICAL WANDERINGS IN CLAUSONNE ABBEY
Clausonne, le Saix
26/05/2019 – 08/06/2019
Partner
Let’s discover the Clausonne Abbey, a former hamlet situated at 1140 meters of altitude! You will take part to the valorization project of a place that is classified as a Historical Monument. Today, only the remnants of this 12th century building are found as the abbey was destroyed, burnt, rebuilt and finally used as a farm and school in the 19th century. Clausonne remains, however, a remarkable site, sharing the beauty of the wilderness that surrounds it: situated in the heart of a vast «circus» of mountains, the abbey became the route point for numerous hikers that visit the Haute vallée of Maraize. Thus, rather than letting the vegetation once again cover the ruins of Clausonne, 20 years ago, the inhabitants of Saix founded an association in order to highlight and maintain this site. Progressively, thanks to numerous international workcamps that have worked there, this place lives again and is currently open from April to October.
Work: You will participate in a large-scale project to restore the site. This workcamp will allow you to discover traditional techniques. Depending on the weather, you will work on the reinforcement of dry stone walls, renovation and construction of part of the old sheepfold, but also participate in landscaping work (ie : pruning)
Accommodation and food: In individual tents at the Faï farm. You will share this place with other volunteers from others workcamps. You will take care of the collective life (preparation of menus and meals with local products, cleaning…) http://www.villagesdesjeunes.org/index.php?page=fai
Location: Clausonne, 5km from the village of Saix, 30 km from Gap, 200 km from Marseille.
Leisure activities: Located in a remarkable natural environment, Clausonne is an exceptional place to discover the pleasures of mountain hiking and life in a rural area, with its local markets and producers. In the evenings, at the Ferme du Faï, you will be able to organise games, international meals and project movies. During the workcamp, touristy visits to discover the towns and villages of the region may also be organized.
SJ/ESC14 TRACING THE STEPS OF THE DUKE OF LESDIGUIÈRES, Lesdiguières, le Glaizil
15/06/2019 – 05/07/2019
Partner: At the foot of the Massif du Dévoluy, in the Hautes-Alpes, are the remains of the castle of Lesdiguières, located at the entrance of a hamlet of the same name, in the district of Glaizil. This castle was built in the 16th century by François de Bonne, the future duke of Lesdiguières and the last constable of France. Today, only the ruins of the old chapel, the towers, and broken down sections of the walls can be found at the site of this once-grand castle, ranked as a French national historic monument. Since 2010, an international youth workcamp is organized here every year.
Work: You will participate in the restoration of an escape wall. This wall, at the time, was used for defense and protection of the castle (outer moat wall). Today, this moat is dry. You will intervene with the help of a technical supervisor to restore this wall using traditional masonry techniques. Searching and sorting of the stones will be done, then you will re-use these stones to fill the gaps. You will be doing small construction work. You will work on a small scaffolding.
Accommodation and food: In tents on the «La Pra » campsite, located at the entrance of the Valgaudemar valley. On the campsite, you will enjoy a calm stay in a green setting. You will have access to camping facilities : toilets, cater fountains, and a communal barbecue. The leaders will encourage you to participate in the community’s life: menu and meal preparation using local products, dishwashing, and clean-up…
Location: Lesdiguières, town of Glaizil (30 km from Gap).
Leisure activities: You will be able to organize hikes, swimming trips, sports, games, and sightseeing tours in the surrounding areas. During your free time, you will also be able to organise events with locals such as international meals, joint workcamp days, parties, festivities…
