International
Rock Festival of Dour
Dour
July 4 - July 18, 2011
Volunteer project: Dour Festival is four days of discovery; it is a bubble of oxygen, pleasure and 200 artists over four stages. More than anything, Dour Festival is a unique concept, producing an inimitable atmosphere and an overall event that feels both democratic and good-natured.
Once again we are expecting to relive Dour Festival’s
unique atmosphere this year, something which has gained the festival a
reputation worldwide. Over the four days, an eclectic crowd live
together, letting cultural and social differences slide. For a time, the
festival-goers share the same way of life and living together, creating
a sort of electricity that is difficult to describe. Perhaps this is due
to the diverse line-up – so abundant, coherent, and challenging that you
get the impression that everything is possible. The festival crowd are
open-minded and passionate for music in the broadest sense of the word.
On the media side of things, the coverage of the festival each year is
vast, with more than 1000 journalists turning out. These media
professionals are generally from Europe. Last year we noted the presence
of journalists from Australia, Canada, Switzerland, Czech Republic,
Germany, Estonia, Spain, Greece, Ireland, Luxemburg, Poland, Reunion
Island and the USA. The line-up is similarly more international than
ever, however a large part of the program is dedicated to Belgian
artists.
During the first week, the volunteers will work with
the building team. They are going to help build the marquees,
stages, barriers, gates,…
During the second week, the volunteers will be part of the Croix Verte
(the green cross). The Croix Verte is there to keep the area clean and
tidy. The team collects and recycles the waste to provide nice and safe
ground to the festival-goers.
The volunteers in this project will discover various sides of the
organisation of a festival.
The volunteers will work about 6 to 8 hours a day. During the free time, volunteers are free to go to the festival and enjoy the concerts (concerts start at midday and end at 5.00 a.m.).
Possible free time activities: The nearby Dour and Mons offer various opportunities for free time activities (museum, Scientific Adventure Park, Mac’s, cinema,…). There are several opportunities for sports and outdoor activities, as well as many opportunities offered by the natural environment ( La Chaîne des Terrils, le Parc Naturel des Hauts-Pays, l'Insectarium, les sentiers de grande randonnée, etc.).
Language: French and English
Some of the people you’ll work with speak English, but it will be good
to have some knowledge of French as most of these people are from Dour and its region.
Accommodation: There is a camping reserved for the volunteers (well located, with a bar, showers and toilets). You need a tent, a sleeping bag and a camping mattress.
Location: Dour, Province of Hainaut
Closest airports: Charleroi Bruxelles-Sud, Bruxelles (Zaventem), Lille-Lesquin
Closest train station: Saint-hislain, Mons
Closest TGV stations: Mons, Bruxelles, Lille
Age range: 18 and over
