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The volunteers will participate in agricultural work, planting and harvesting, removing of weeds, animation activities with children, maintenance of the buildings, installation of folds for animals in the pinewood in front of the house. As the farm also functions as pedagogical farm hosting visitors, volunteers may (if they wish) participate in the preparation of meals for the visitors. Volunteers will work under the supervision of the active members of the association. Volunteers should be interested in contributing to the development of the project; to work at different tasks according to the needs; be ready to share one room with other volunteers, respect the rules of homestay and common "family type" living, be ready to do agricultural work and work with farm animals. Language: English
Possible free time activities:
Accommodation: In the main house, a
comfortable room with beds for the group of four international volunteers. All facilities are available. Active
members of the association live in the house (3 people permanently). Location: In the Southern part of France. Located a few kilometers from the center of the village of Trets en Provence, the farm is in the middle of the vines, in front of Sainte Victoire (a preserved mountain). Trets has a population of 12 000 inhabitants, and a shopping area. Nearest towns are Marseille (30 minutes), Aix en Provence (25 minutes). Access by bus. Terminal: Gardanne Age range: 20 - 30 years old
Trets
is a lively little town of nearly 10,000 inhabitants that has
preserved the charm and traditions of a Provencal village. It lies between
the Sainte-Victoire and Aurelians mountains, near Aix en Provence, and not
far from Aubagne and Marseille.
Guided by a municipal employee, you will work on the restoration of a former train station, removing former plaster and replastering according to traditional methods. Language: French Possible free time activities: Excursion to Romans with a visit of the shoe museum and of the old town; discover the towns of St Donat sur l’Herbasse, Hauterives (the “Facteur Cheval” palace), Tain l’Hermitage (cooperative cellar, chocolate factory), of St Marcellin, of St Antoine l’Abbaye en Isère; sport (hikes, football, swimming), lake of Chambos; excursion to discover the Vercors; meeting with other workcamps. Accommodation: In a municipal building. Location: At the heart of the “Drôme des Collines”, between Vercors and Coteaux Ardéchois, between Romans and Tain l’Hermitage and 20 km north of Valence, you will find Clérieux, a farmers’ village, that also had a rich industrial past with its grinding and its factory of fabrics. Its medieval past has left ramparts and a castle. Today, this dynamic town of 2,000 inhabitants, who participate in many associations’ activities, enjoys a huge demographic growth. Terminal: Valence TGV
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
Volunteer project: Under the supervision of the municipal services, the volunteer group will work at the opening of a new path situated on the river bank of the Lot river. The aim is to create an area where the local population and the many tourists of this region can relax in the midst of a remarkable natural environment. Your work will consist in clearing the bush and overgrowth, installing signposts, excavation work to stabilise the path and finally, the construction of wooden units for physical exercise. On the 1st day of the project, the “River Festival” will inaugurate the volunteer workcamp which will be presented to the local population. You have to be present for this occasion! Language: English Possible free time activities: Amazing and preserved nature to discover, hikes, visits to wine-making farms, visits to castles, colourful markets, visits to the city of Cahors. Accommodation: You will be hosted in the municipal stadium building, in a dormitory style accommodation. The kitchen and sanitary facilities are located in the “club house” building. Location: Prayssac is ideally located in the heart of the touristic Quercy region, on the banks of the river Lot, in one of its wonderful meanders, right in the heart of the Cahors vineyards. Altitude: 180 m. Terminal: Cahors
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
Volunteer project: The Fontanes castle
has hosted
summer volunteer projects for many years. Inhabitants of the village
have fond memories of youth groups on the streets. Language: English Possible free time activities: Visits of St Etienne (museum of mines, museum of Arts and Industry, park of Montaud…), discovery of the city of Firminy (Biggest site of Le Corbusier in Europe). Visits of Lyon, trekking in the Park of Pilat. Sport activities: football, trekking, tennis, swimming pool. Accommodation: In a castle annex. Location: Fontanès is a rural village of 620 inhabitants, located in the «monts du Lyonnais» area, 20 km from St Etienne. It is a region of mid mountain, the landscapes are hilly and the slopes are generally steep. The fact that it is located next to the Natural Park of Pilat is also a great asset for that village. Terminal: St Etienne Chateaucreux
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
Volunteer project: It is with the intention to preserve its architectural heritage that the municipality hosted its first international workcamp in 2000. Since then, volunteer teams restored a lime kiln and two martyrdoms. Thanks to the enthusiasm of the volunteers and the many contacts with the population, the municipality wishes to renew the project. Guided by two or three local people, volunteers will participate in the restoration of stairs and walls around the stadium, according to traditional methods. Language: English Possible free time activities: Visit of Lyon and Villefranche sur Saône. Discovering the vineyards activity: visits of exploitations and cellars. Hiking in the valley of Azergue, the “Monts du Beaujolais” or the “Dombes”. Visit of medieval villages such as Oingt, Châtillon d’Azergues, or Anse. Swimming at the lake of Villefranche. Sport: football, hikes, tennis, swimming... Participation in the festivities of July 14. Accommodation: In the changing rooms of the football ground. Location: Located at the south of the “Monts du Beaujolais”, 40 km from Lyon, Pommiers is part of the most important places for Beaujolais wine growing. The municipality is also attentive to preserve its historical heritage. Terminal: Villefranche-sur Saône
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
Volunteer project: Espinasse-Vozelle has a primary school which hosts each year approximately 70 pupils. The municipality wishes to preserve this school and the life that it brings to the village. The local council is caring for the children but also for the teenagers of the village. The project will be carried out together with the local youth centre. This will allow to establish links between local teenagers and the international volunteers. The volunteers will help renovate the municipal stadium by repainting the walls, including cleaning and brushing the walls, preparation and painting. The volunteers will also create a pedagogical pond. This involves digging the ground 0.80m deep, preparation of the banks and planting of vegetation. Language: English Possible free time activities in Espinasse: welcoming drink, exchanges and meetings with the young people in the youth centre, participation in the festival of 14th July, meetings with the club of Elderly people, excursion in the neighbourhoods with the inhabitants, football with the local club, international meal, visit of the church. Possible free time activities in the surroundings: Visit of Vichy, doing sports in the sport center in Vichy, visit to the Castle of Billy, meeting with volunteers of Busset workcamp. Accommodation: In the multi-purpose hall in the village. No shops in the village; nearest shops are in Vichy (10 km). Location: Espinasse-Vozelle is a rural village of 700 inhabitants in the heart of Limagne Bourbonnaise region, which is part of the grouping of towns of Vichy. The village is located in the western end of this territory. Altitude: 300 m. Close towns: Vichy (10 km). Terminal: Vichy
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
Volunteer project: Emmaus is a community that welcomes marginalized and homeless
people. They are called "companions". The community provides them
with a place where they can live and work. It is a place where people live
together in a spirit of solidarity. Some companions live there temporarily while
going trough a tough phase in life and the community supports them towards
social reinsertion; others see life in the community as an alternative way of
life. There are 3 founding principles in all Emmaus Communities: welcoming
people (everybody, no matter their origin or their past); working, which is seen
as fundamental for a sound life and as the way for reinsertion and restoring
of self-esteem; sharing is the third pillar of life in the community.
The volunteers will share the life and activities of the Emmaus
community of La Villedieu du Temple, where 60 companions live
permanently. Volunteering in an Emmaus community is a unique opportunity
to discover another way of living and working, and to experience a
community lifestyle based on solidarity. The activity and life of the
community is organized around the collecting, fixing and selling of
second-hand articles in the community shops. The proceeds from the sales
finance the life of the community as well as actions of solidarity in
France and abroad. The volunteers will work alongside the
companions: collection of objects donated to the community (furniture,
clothes, household equipment), sorting out, repairing and recycling of
those objects, public sale in the community shops. Above all, open-mindedness
beyond discriminations and intercultural exchange will be central in the
work. Language: English Possible free time activities: Your leisure activities will be organized with the companions: theme parties, visits of Montauban, Toulouse and Moissac, canoeing and a lot of different sports. Accommodation: You will be accommodated in the community buildings, dormitory style accommodation. The meals will be taken with the community members and you will have to participate in the daily housework duties. Important note: consumption of alcohol and drugs is forbidden in the community as a mark of respect and solidarity towards those who struggle against alcohol and drug addiction problems. Location: La Villedieu du Temple is 10 km west of the town of Montauban (a historical city on the edge of the Canal du Midi, which belongs to the Human World Heritage of UNESCO) and 1 hour drive from the city of Toulouse (the lively "pink city"), in a rural region of cereal production. The community is located 3 km from the village of La Villedieu du Temple; it is a small hamlet itself. Terminal: Montauban
Age range: 20 - 30 years old
Volunteer project: Supervised by a volunteer from the village, you will consolidate the walls of the 16th century church and of the former market hall (changed into a chapel now). Furthermore, you will rebuild a stonewall situated in front of the church. This historical site also has a 15th century castle. The centre of the village dates from the medieval period. Language: English Possible free time activities: Beautiful hikes and cycling tours, local culinary specialties tasting, visits to historical sites of Miradoux, Lectoure, Condom. Accommodation: You will be hosted at a villager’s house, in dormitory style, kitchen and sanitary facilities are available. This accommodation is usually meant for the pilgrims of the Way of St James of Compostela (Santiago de Compostela). Location: The peaceful little village of Flamarens is perched at the top of a hill. The village and its history was revived thanks to the initiative of the association of the “Friends of Flamarens” who started the restoration of the village, which used to be in ruins. The village is on the Way of St James of Compostela; thus many pilgrims walk through it during summertime. Altitude 200 m. 150 inhabitants. Nearest cities: Valence d’Agen (15 km), Agen (30 km), Toulouse (80 km). Terminal: Agen
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
Volunteer project: Under the supervision of a communal employee, you will take part in the restoration of some small walls in the centre of the village, using traditional methods. Thus, it will be mainly masonry and stonework. Language: English Possible free time activities: Visit of Lyon and Villefranche sur Saône. Vineyards discovery activities: visits of explotations and cellars. Hiking in the valley of Azergue, the “Monts du Beaujolais” or the “Dombes”. Visit of medieval villages such as Oingt, Châtillon d’Azergues, or Anse. Swimming at the lake of Villefranche. Sport: football, hikes, tennis, swimming... Accommodation: In a seasonal workers' building. Location: Located in the Rhône department, close to the cities of Villefranche sur Saône and Lyon, Marcy is a village of approximately 600 inhabitants, at the very heart of «the country of the golden stones» («Le Pays des Pierres Dorées») and of Beaujolais (famous French wine). Terminal: Villefranche-sur Saône
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
Volunteer project: International volunteer groups have been working on this restoration project for a few years, along with the teenagers of the MJC (House of Youth and Culture) and with the volunteers of an organization specialized in old building protection. In 2006 and 2007, clearing and cleaning work was done by international volunteers, as well as the restoration work on the walls was started. You will work on the restoration of a building (masonry) with the help of a professional mason, specialized in traditional methods. Language: English Possible free time activities: Discover Crest (visit of the Tower and abseiling, old town, night activities) and of various sites of the Drôme valley such as Die (old town and cooperative cellar), Saillans (magnanerie), Aouste (oil mill), etc.; visit of the towns of Valence, Montélimar (museum of the miniature and manufacture of nougat), Romans (the shoe museum); excursion to discover the Vercors; sport: rides, swimming, canoe (Drôme); lake festival at Etoile; meeting with other workcamps. Accommodation: In a chapel (“les Pénitents Blancs”). Location: Located at 10 km south of Valence, in the Drôme department, Etoile (4,500 inhabitants) is a town which overhangs the Rhône valley. Its village, at the heart of an enclosure of the 15th century, reveals an architectural heritage of quality: a church, apparent stone houses, a chapel and a castle. As for its countryside, it is characterized by very much diversified landscapes (the banks of the rivers Rhône and Véore, agricultural and fruit-tree zones, hills and woods). Terminal: Valence ville
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
Volunteer project: This international workcamp is continuation of a project which started several years ago, as the spring, which runs at the foot of the wall, was enhanced thanks to the laying out of barriers, benches, flowers. The "Amis du Vieux Livron" association brings a lot to the restoration of the old village. It is partner of the town for the implementation of this action. Inhabitants of the area are glad to have another occasion for international exchanges. You will participate in the restoration of retaining walls including clearing of the vegetation, digging of the joints, replacement of the missing stones and redoing of the plaster. Language: English Possible free time activities: Visit of Livron (the old village, the channels...) with the president of the “Amis du vieux Livron” association, evenings with the inhabitants of the district... Discovering Crest (visit of the Tower, old village, concerts...), and of various sites of the Drôme valley. Many excursions to Valence and Montélimar (museum, manufacture of nougats), and to Romans. Sports: rides, kayak (Drôme), hikes, tennis, game of bowls... Excursion in the Vercors. Meeting with other workcamps during the excursion to discover the department. Accommodation: In the changing rooms of the football ground. Location: Located between Valence and Montélimar, Livron is a necessary passage on road N7 for the holiday makers of the Mediterranean region. Its landscape is made of valleys, with the junction of the Drôme and the Rhône rivers. Livron offers the possibility to do various hikes on the river banks. The old village located on the “hillock”, reveals a panorama on the Ardèche and the Drôme valley. Livron is 25 km from Valence. Terminal: Livron sur Drôme
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
Volunteer project: Guided by a municipal employee, you will participate in the restoration of walls of the village square (staking, rejointment), by respecting the traditional aspect of the frontage made of apparent stones. The work will also involve making pavement in the city hall yard. Language: English Possible free time activities: Visit of the “Monts du Lyonnais”; of the zoo of Courzieux; excursion to Lyon; visit of the «house of jobs» at St Symphorien. Sports activities: rides, trekking, horse-riding, swimming pool of Mornant. Visit of St Etienne (the museum of the Mine and of the Beaux Arts). Discover of the Roman aqueduct, of the towns of St Galmier (Badoit spring), Mornant, St Symphorien dur Coise or Riverie. Accommodation: In a school. Location: Located at 28 km from Lyon and at 40 km from St-Etienne, Chaussan belongs to the region of “les Coteaux du Lyonnais”. Due to the nearness of the two urban poles, the town has developed, and thus, its population has increased from 382 to 1000 inhabitants between 1962 and today. It is an essentially rural town, classified in zone of mountain, which has succeeded in preserving and diversifying its agricultural productions: red fruits; apples; pears; vegetables; dairy products. Terminal: Lyon Perrache
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
Volunteer project: Under the supervision of the technical staff, the volunteers will renovate the surrounding wall and the railings of the old people’s home. This impressive and ancient building dates from the 19th century, but many renovation projects allowed it to fit the needs of the old people’s home. You will paint the railings and will rebuild and renovate the most damaged parts of the surrounding wall (masonry work, using traditional materials), which will secure the site. Language: English Possible free time activities: Walking or cycling tours, visits to the city of Toulouse, cultural activities (museums, cinema, theatre,...), swimming pool. Furthermore, we will encourage intergenerational and intercultural activities with the residents (old people). Your creativity is most welcome! Accommodation: The group will be accommodated under tents in the park of the old people’s home. The kitchen and sanitary facilities are available in the main building. Attention: you are asked to respect the calm atmosphere of the place, for the sake of its residents. Location: Saint-Orens is a city of 11 000 inhabitants, located 10 km from Toulouse. Its population grew tremendously in the past 20 years, and it has become one of the most important cities of the region of Toulouse. Nevertheless, it offers a nice natural environment and relaxing areas, as well as a remarkable patrimony (a 15th century church and a 17th century castle). Terminal: Toulouse
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
Volunteer project: Under the supervision the municipal staff, your work will consist in clearing up the overgrowth, excavating and paving with river stones a public area situated in the heart of the historical center of the town. This work will make the access to the river easier. Furthermore, you will help in the reconstruction of a public building (masonry work). Language: English Possible free time activities: The environment allows amazing hikes and cycling tours to discover the region. Sites to visit in the surroundings: Mirepoix, Foix, medieval city of Carcassonne, Cathar castles... The municipality grants free access to the swimming pool and to many historical sites in the surroundings to the volunteers. Accommodation: You will be accommodated in tents, on a municipal ground. Kitchen and sanitary facilities are available. Location: Varilhes is a rural village on the river Ariege. It offers charming country-side landscapes, in an agricultural and cattle-raising region, at the foot of the Pyrenees mountains, in the heart of the Cathar country. Altitude 332 m, 3200 inhabitants. Nearby cities: Pamiers (10 km), Foix (10 km), Toulouse (80 km). Terminal: Varilhes
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
Volunteer project: The town of le Mont Dore is located at the foot of the Sancy Mountain. It is an important regional tourist site, thanks to its location. This opening towards tourist activities naturally led to international exchanges. Our partnership for the hosting of international workcamp started years ago, as the first workcamp organized in the municipality was in summer 1988. The volunteers will clear invasive plants from the banks of the Dordogne river. This will involve clearing of undergrowth and cutting the plants. You will be supervised by local employees. Note: the project tasks require physical work because the plants are very high and thick, and the banks are sometimes very inclined. Language: English Possible free time activities: Welcome drink offered by the council with representatives of associations, meals prepared by the international group to thank the town. Discovery of pottery craft and metal work, participation in the organization of the National Day on July 14. Accommodation: In an apartment.
Location:
Located in the heart of the Auvergne, in the Regional Natural Park Volcans
d’Auvergne, the town of Mont Dore enjoys a natural setting, and a rich heritage
that the volunteers will discover. Nature is well protected in the regional park
and particularly in the valley of le Mont-Dore, where the Dordogne river has its
source. The area has several crater lakes (maar) as Pavin lakes and lakes
Chauvet, and other formed by lava flows as Chambon Lake and Lake Guéry. The
Sancy also has plenty of streams and rivers like the Dordogne and Couze Chambon,
wetlands and peat bogs as Gayme Barthe or the many waterfalls and cascades like
Cheix, the Bois de Chaux, the Vernière, Great Cascade. Finally, the site will
enable the integration of local youth in a dynamic opening, environmental
awareness, discovery and boost local volunteerism. Terminal: Le Mont Dore
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
Volunteer project: You will be guided by a professional stone-cutter, who used to restore historical monuments. Delighted to share his know-how, he already guided several international volunteer projects. Volunteers must be committed to the project. People who are passionate about built heritage are expected. The group will help in the construction of a canopy adjacent to the chapel: site preparation and materials, establishment of the frame, setting up the roof. Volunteers will also work on the restoration of the ceiling of the kiln: site preparation, sorting stones, preparation of binders (lime), redoing of new plaster. Language: English Possible free time activities: Meeting with young people, visit of the medieval castle at Montmorin, visit of Billom, swimming-pool in Billom, tennis, basketball, visit of the castles around (Mauzun, Ravel, Martinanches), walk in the Madet valley, canoe at Ste Marguerite, hike to the Puy de Dome, visit of Clermont Ferrand, visit of Issoire (international folklore festival), meeting with the Issoire workcamp. Accommodation: In the village school. The first 3 days, you will stay in another local building, because the school won’t be finished. There are no shops in the village. 15 min walk to go to the work sites. Location: The small village of Montmorin is located in the Puy de Dôme region, next to Billom, east of Clermont Ferrand. It belongs to the St Dier-Billom group of towns. Montmorin is a small rural village divided into 40 hamlets, and located in the middle of a valley. Nature lovers are expected. Population: 525 inhabitants, Altitude: 630 m. Towns nearby: Clermont Ferrand (25 km). Terminal: Clermont-Ferrand
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
French
speaking project Language: French Possible free time activities: Football match with the female club, game of bowls, market with calves (typical), walks with local people, swimming in a lake, meeting with young people, meeting with an old volunteer (inhabitant of Siaugues), exhibition of local artists, canoe-kayak, visit of Le Puy en Velay, visit of the castle Chavaniac Lafayette, museum of the beast of Gevaudan. Accommodation: Lodging in a house at Ste Marie des Chazes (gîte). The lodging is isolated (no shops on the site), few shops in the centre of Siaugues. Altitude: 900m. You will be driven by bus for some visits. Location: Located in the south of Auvergne, in an essentially rural region, the town of Siaugues-Ste-Marie is in an area which has a historical and cultural heritage, within protected natural landscapes. Small village of 800 inhabitants, located at 25 km west of le Puy en Velay. Terminal: Langeac
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
Volunteer project: The center of Malicorne has kept its old character, its quietness and tranquility. Previously, Malicorne was a fairly large town. Indeed between the seventeenth and nineteenth centuries, historians have traced the presence of royal administration. A railway line used to cross the village, running from Montlucon to Gannat. The international volunteers will participate in several restoration projects in the town. As a first step, the participants will clear the site, which is overgrown with vegetation. Then, the group will carry out some small masonry work to restore a crumbled wall running along a path. The volunteers will also work on the restoration of a fountain: restoration of the stones, preparing the coating, cleaning, brushing. The work will be supervised by a professional mason. Language: English Possible free time activities: Visit the town, hiking (180 km of trails), swimming, participation in the National Day celebration (July 14), hiking on pedestrian paths, visit to the church of the sacred heart, visit the Jean-Michel Lartigaud Workshop, visit the Chapel of St. Joseph, castle of Grand Champ, discover local rural heritage (more than 90 crosses, many fountains, traditional washing places…). Accommodation: In a tent at the Municipal campsite in Commentry or Chamblet; facilities at the campsite. Location: Malicorne is part of the community of municipalities Commentry / Néris-les-Bains, located in Auvergne region, department of Allier (12 municipalities: Bizeneuille, Chamblet, Colombier, Commentry, Deneuille-les-Mines, Durdat-Larequille, Hyds, La Celle, Malicorne, Neris-les-Bains, San Angel, Verneix).
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
Volunteer project: Volunteers will be supervised by a professional staff. Work will consist in the rehabilitation of an arboretum: cutting of brushes, clearing of other invasive plants. Restoration of a dry stone wall: constitution of establishment of a stock of stones, sorting stones, making of the brickwork. Setting up information pickets: digging of the earth, placing pickets, sealing with concrete. Language: English Accommodation: Under tents at the campsite. Altitude: 1050 m Location: The “Plateau de La Chaise Dieu” is a rich territory that offers a variety of activities to be discovered. The town of La Chaise Dieu is characterized by its Benedictine abbey, founded in 1050 by Robert de St Turlande that future Pope Clement VI used to visit. The town now has grown around the abbey. The territory is worth visiting thanks to its rich environment: varied landscape and architectural heritage of the Plateau can be discovered through a network of trails, for pedestrians and mountain bike ... Swimming and fishing are possible at the Breuil artificial lake. Many art and craft workshops are open to the public all year. Not to be forgotten, the gastronomy, with cheese, pure milk, homemade marmalade, honey and mountain sausages of incomparable taste. Terminal: Brioude
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
Volunteer project: The international volunteers in this project will be involved in the creation of a pedagogical trail and layout of 2 observation sites. Under supervision of a municipal employee, the volunteers will carry out the following activities: maintenance of trails, cutting of brushes and other invasive plants, stabilization of the road. At the observation sites, the group will help with the preparation of the various components and fixing them in the ground. Language: English Possible free time activities: Meeting with local sports and cultural associations, welcome drink offered by the council with representatives of local associations, international meal prepared by the group of volunteers, visit of the town, walks (180 km of trails), bathing, participation in the celebration of 14th July. Discovery of the surroundings: visit to “Paradise of Queuille”, the Volcano Park, the Fades Viaduct. Accommodation: Under tents at the municipal campsite. Location: St Georges de Mons is a small town of 2309 inhabitants, in the North West department of Puy-de-Dome in the early Combrailles, between Auvergne and Limousin. It is located on a plateau at an average altitude of 715 m. Crossed by small valleys, the most important being that of the Viouze, the town of St-Georges-de-Mons is bordered by river Sioule Gorges on the west and by the Puys mountains on the east. Terminal: Clermont Ferrand
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
Volunteer project: This
international volunteer project will have 3 main objectives: Language: English Possible free time activities: Visit of Issoire (abbey, Clock Tower, Centre of Roman Art), exchanges with young people and organizers of the Youth House, International Folklore Festival, meetings with the International folk groups, exchanges with local associations, cinema, canoe on the Allier river, meeting with the workcamp of Montmorin, visit of the caves at Perrier, visit of Clermont-Ferrand, hikes around (Puy de Dôme). Accommodation: Dormitory in the local gymnasium of Murat (lycée Murat). The work site is close to the gymnasium. Location: Town of 13,000 inhabitants, Issoire is located 35 km south of Clermont Ferrand, between two natural parks: the Auvergne Volcanoes Park and the Livradois Forez Park. The Allier river runs through Issoire and attracts many canoe riders in the summer. During the workcamp, you will benefit from one week of the International Folklore Festival, a big event for this town. Terminal: Issoire
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
Volunteer project: Under the supervision of a municipal employee, the volunteers will help restore local heritage sites in St Martin la Plaine. The activities consist of painting and masonry work on small buildings and heritage objects such as crosses, sculptures, etc. Language: English Possible free time activities: Visit of Lyon, St Etienne, Vienne, Ste Croix en Jarez, excursion in the Pilat regional Park. Many hiking trails are available, as well as a thematic route that allow to discover the area. Accommodation: In the MJC (House of Youth and Culture). Location: Half way between Lyon and St Etienne, St Martin la Plaine offers a nice panorama on the Pilat Regional park, and, when it is sunny, you can even see the Alpes mountains. Traditionally, the economy of the region was based on metallurgy, coal industry and mechanics: “la fête de la forge” on the 2nd weekend of May celebrates that activity. The main touristic place of St Martin is the zoological park which welcomes 120 000 people every year. Terminal: Rive de Gier
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
Volunteer project: The volunteer project is based in a fortress located in the North of France, 500 meters from the beach, and at 500 meters from the town of Dunkerque. With a technical leader, you will work on various parts of the site of the fortress. The planned activities consist in clearing of the outskirts, restoration of the external staircases, collecting of old paved stones and branches and clearing undergrowth off the ditches. This work will be carried out in small groups. Language: English Accommodation: At the municipal football grounds (stade municipal). Location: The town of Leffrinckoucke is located at a few km from the town of Dunkerque. Buses are available to reach neighbour towns. The nearest train station is in Dunkerque, and many connections are available by TGV to Lille (35 min) or Paris (2 hours). Terminal: Dunkerque
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
French
speaking project The volunteer project will have 2 parts. During the first week, you will participate in the renovation of the municipal house. You will help renovating the wooden flooring of the attic where all the equipments of the festival will be stored in the future. During the 2nd and 3rd week, under the supervision of the volunteers of Lezart Maniak, you will participate in the preparation, the organisation and the closing of the music festival, during which many bands will be on the stage and where many debates and cultural and gastronomical events will take place. Your tasks will include the handling and the assembling of the equipment, the preparation of the stages, the events linked with the theme of the festival (debates, exhibitions, etc.) and finally the cleaning and disassembling of the stages. Attention: a certain flexibility in the work is required according to the needs of the festival. You might have to start your work early in the morning or finish late. Language: French Possible free time activities: Hiking around the village, swimming at the lake, sports activities. However, the main entertainment activity during your stay will be the festival itself! Accommodation: You will be accommodated in tents, at the municipal camping grounds; sanitary facilities available. The meals will be taken with the organisers and the volunteers of the festival. Location: About 20 km from the town of Lannemezan, near Tarbes. Altitude: 340 m, 350 inhabitants. The rural village of Monléon-Magnoac is situated in the midst of a hilly landscape with amazing viewpoints over the Pyrenees Montains. This location offers the possibility for many excursions in the mountains: the “Pic du Midi” (2877m of altitude), the Gavarnie cirque, the Esparros cave, etc... Terminal: Lannemezan
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
Volunteer project: The municipality of Saint Parthem has worked for several years to improve the living environment for its inhabitants and visitors. The volunteer project is intended to support the village in these efforts. A masonry specialist will initiate you to dry stonework techniques as you will participate in the reconstruction of various stonewalls, typical of this region. The work will take place in various places within the village. Furthermore, during the last weekend of the project, you will help with the organisation of the local festival, which is a unique moment of celebrations in the local life (shows, feasts and music!). Attention: we require all volunteers to stay until the last day of the project! Language: English Possible free time activities: Swimming in the river, visits to historical monuments, viaduct of Millau (the highest bridge in Europe!), hikes, culinary specialties, sport, or relaxation. Accommodation: In a dormitory style accommodation (school building) in the village.
Location:
Saint Parthem is located at approximately 2 hour drive northeast of the city
of Toulouse, in the Aveyron district. The surrounding natural environment is
very pleasant, wild and preserved.
Terminal: Viviez-Decazeville Age range: 18 - 30 years old
Saint Parthem
The village is situated in a confined and picturesque gorge. It
is a region of market gardening and wine. Beautiful old houses make for
its charm, as well as the Romanesque church, Gothic choir, renaissance
gate of 1561 and bell tower of the beginning of the 16th.
Volunteer project: Under the supervision of a municipal employee, the volunteers' work will be mainly masonry with the restoration of small walls in a neighborhood of the village. There will also be a square to make. You will have the opportunity to help the local people to prepare the village celebrations and to participate in it. Language: English Possible free time activities: Visits of Montélimar, its nougats shops and the museum of miniatures, visits of Valence, Pierrelatte, La garde Adhémar, Donzère, Avignon (bridge, popes palace), Grignan and its famous castle. Many sports activities are possible around: trekking, bike, lakes, canoë…. Accommodation: In a tent next to the stadium. Location: Malataverne, a village of 1436 inhabitants, is located in the southern part of the Drôme department (drôme provençale) in the South East of France, 8 km south of Montélimar. In its privileged green environment, its inhabitants find there quietness while being near the zones of activity. Terminal: Montélimar
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
Volunteer project: The municipality has hosted volunteer projects for 12 years. Former volunteers participated in the enhancement of the Montfort castle site, which dates back to the 15th century. The castle is now transformed into a cultural center, and organizes international exhibitions of engravings and modern art. The municipality wishes to extend this site, transforming the castle annexes, so that to be able to welcome artists permanently. You will be guided by a specialist (a technical employee) in the restoration of a house near the castle. The tasks to carry out include renovation of a supporting dry stone wall, sorting stones, establishment of the panel, painting work (cleaning of the walls by washing or scraping, painting). Language: English Possible free time activities: Visit of the castle and the exhibition, swimming in the lake, participation in the 14th July celebration, exchanges with an agricultural college, walk to discover the local stone amethyst, visit of farms, visit of the castle Chaméane, exchanges with young people (ball, game of bowls, tennis, badminton), local market, VTT, horse riding, hike to Puy de Dome, visit of Clermont Ferrand. Accommodation: In the presbytery. Altitude: 900 m high. Short walk to get to the work site. Location: Located south-east of Clermont Ferrand, in the Natural park of Le Livradois Forez, Vernet La Varenne is surrounded by pine forests. This small village, very active in the summer, attracts many hikers thanks to its lake, its markets, its cafés and its cultural center in the Montfort castle. Population: 600 inhabitants, Altitude: 900 m, Towns nearby: Issoire (20 km). Terminal: Issoire
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
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Development
of organic farm in Provence
Volunteer project: The association "La ferme de Noé" has purchased in
2003 a property of 4 hectares in the village of Trets en Provence, to
create a social and organic farm to become a place of relief for
suffering young people and adults. The association has
50 members, principally young people who participate in the development
of the farm. Friends and family members give a hand regularly for the
development of the farm.
