In Cressanges, you will work on projects that were started last year : the restoration of a surrounding wall in an elementary school. You will work on repointing and leveling the exterieur face of the wall. You will learn how to apply traditional masonry techniques, such as the use of lime mortar, and how to lay small tiles in order to make a typical Bourbon wall cover. You will also help the local residents organize and host the Cressanges flea market. Next, in Châtel-de-Neuvre, you will take part in the restoration of the village church. This roman church, dating back to the 11th century, has been named as a historical monument, and now strives to protect this title. It will be necessary to complete the work, following the rule of art ! The work will consist of redoing the masonry work of the walls that have suffered from humidity : cleaning and repointing the walls with lime mortar.
Accomodation & food:
In municipal buildings at the center of each village. The food will be provided, and the meals will be prepared by rotating groups of volunteers.
Location & leisure:
Cressanges and Châtel-de-Neuvre (Allier), located 25 km from Moulins-sur-Allier.This workcamp will give you the opportunity to interact with local residents, to discover the countryside lifestyle, and to visit the surrounding touristic sites and villages. You will also be able to enjoy Vieure's bodies of water, which are perfect for canoeing. A small bus will be provided for your trips.
This year, the work will focus on two main tasks. First you will continue to restore the fort's surrounding wall with traditional building methods. Then you will remove the vegetation around the entrances of three tunnels of the fort, in order to facilitate the access to them. During the whole project, you will work with local youngsters. This summer camp is organised in partnership with four neighboring towns, the goal being to encourage local young people to engage themselves in projects in their community.
Accomodation & food:
You will sleep on inflatable mattresses in school dormitories. You need to bring along a sleeping bag. Food will be provided and cooked by the volunteers in turns. One kitchen is located at the school and another kitchen for lunches is located in the fort. Showers are available in the school.
Location & leisure:
The fort is located at the top of a small hill in the middle of a 110 hectare regional park and near some urban areas. The town of Montmagny is located 15 km north of Paris.During the workcamp, you will be able to take part int cultural outings and social exchanges organised with local partner associations and with local young people. Other free-time activities will be organized collectively, depending on the wishes of the group and the available budget.
At the heart of the village, you will revalue the accesses to the church: from the impressive main staircase, through the connecting path, you will give a new breath to this beautiful church. At first, you will have to do some cleaning and weeding. Then, you will discover some stonework works: repointing of paving stones and some steps. Your intervention will have a direct impact on the population. You will also be invited to take part in many animations of the village the summer!
Accomodation & food:
In a common room of the multi-purpose hall, with kitchen and sanitary facilities nearby. Food is included, and you will cook in turns.
Location & leisure:
Thenon is 35 kms from Brive-la-Gaillarde and Périgueux, and 15 kms from Montignac.During your spare time, you will have many things to do: canoeing, tree-climbing, hiking and activities in partnership with the leisure center, markets... every day, something happens in Thenon! The local associations and the inhabitants will be glad to share with you friendly moments, in particular on the occasion of the international meal!
It will consist on the continuation of last year's work. The group will renovate the pavement of the second part of the Museum of Negritude. In carrying out the renovation, you will be advocates of cooperation and solidarity. By working together, you will learn how to deconstruct stereotypes.
Accomodation & food:
You will stay on judo rugs, prepared for the occasion. Girls and boys will be sleeping in separate rooms, over camp beds. Remember to bring your sleeping bag and a pillow. The place is situated five minutes from the work site. Meals will be prepared by the participants, in turns.
Location & leisure:
Champagney is 20 km from Belfort.The afternooons will be dedicated to activities that you, the group, and the leaders will decide on. The villagers will propose you some cultural and sport activities, such as museum visits, sailing, hiking… And if you have propositions don't hesitate to talk about them; you will learn to make decisions as a group.
Guided by a team of workcamp leaders, you will participate in the renovation of the outside of the barge: cleaning, sanding and painting. You will also take part in the installation of the signage of the association. You will organize moments to share with Triel-sur-Seine's residents.
Accomodation & food:
The accommodation will be on the barge, in the lower level.You will share the various daily collective tasks with the other volunteers. The workcamp leaders will be given a budget and you will take part in the shopping and the preparation of meals, favouring local and healthy products.
Location & leisure:
The barge is located in Triel-sur-Seine, West of Paris. Its largest part spreads out on the hillsides of Hautil, one of big forests of Ile-de-France. This municipality is close to Saint-Germain-en-Laye, to the Palace of Versailles and is situated an hour from the centre of Paris by the train.
Age:
18-99
Location:
Triel-sur-seine
Language(s):
English, French
Airport:
CDG: Charles De Gaulle (Paris, France)This project is suitable for disabled volunteersVegetarian food will be available
The work will consist in realising developments in The Gardes borough (creation of a sculpted totem, rehabilitation of a former electrical transformer, renovation of stone benches…).For this new project, we would also like to propose you to participate in a local animation project, called "le lâcher de fanfare", which means "the release of the brass band". With the inhabitants, you will be in charge of hosting the musicians and the audience.
Accomodation & food:
In a shared accommodation, under tents, boys and girls separated. Lavatory in the locker room. Collective life and cooking under the courtyard and in a little house called "House of energies" ("Maison des énergies »). The group will be sharing the cleaning chores and preparing meals together. Bring a sleeping bag and a mat.You will enjoy a sustainable lifestyle within the camp (local organic food, composting, energy saving…).
Location & leisure:
Saint Georges-des-Gardes is a small village (800 inhabitants) of the Maine-et-Loire region, located near the cities of Cholet and Angers. It is the highest point in the region.
Possible activities:
discovering the region, media creations "video, pictures, radio…" with the support of the Regional Numerical space of the Chemillois, bathing, hiking, concerts and all the ideas you could propose… More information about the project on www.centresocial-chemille.asso.fr
Age:
15-17
Location:
Saint georges des gardes
Language(s):
English, French
Airport:
CDG: Charles De Gaulle (Paris, France)This project is suitable for disabled volunteersVegetarian food will be available
We will be cleaning and arranging stones from the ruins of the castle from which the Church of Saint-Firmin was built. After many years, the church is home to the museum of rural Charroi. In collaboration with the association « Friends of the Museum », you will bring and arrange your stone that will help maintain this historical place. This year, we will clean, restore, and do masonry work in order to bring light to this patrimonial site that is a part of a pictoresque environment worthy of interest.
Accomodation & food:
In a hosting center accommodated with rooms, bathrooms, and kitchens.
Location & leisure:
Salmièch, located 27 km from Rodez, and 187 km north of Toulouse.You will have the opportunity to discover Aveyron and it's rich natural sites, such as the canyons of Aveyron and Céor, and the historical architecture of it's fortified towns, abbeys, and castles. You will also be able to participate in summer events like the market of countries that welcomes a significant number of artisans and local producers each year, as well as the village festival. Finally, you will indeed have the opportunity to meet locals who will be more than happy to share the unique history of their village with you.
In 2017, you will apply a coating on the elevation of a wall along the southern door. The coating will be a mixture of lime mortar and natural materials. The finishing stage of the coating is called « fouettée ». This will be your opportunity to discover and learn about the ancient techniques of masonry work and how they were applied to medieval building.
Accomodation & food:
In tents on the «La Pra » campground, located at the entrance of the Valgaudemar valley. On the campground, you will enjoy a calm stay in a green setting. You will have access to camping equipment : toilets, cater fountains, and a community barbecue. The entertainment team will encourage you to participate in the community's life: menu and meal preparation using local produce, dish-washing, and clean-up...
Location & leisure:
Lesdiguières, town of Le Glaizil (30 km from Gap).You will be able to organize hikes, swimming trips, sports and games, and sightseeing tours in the surrounding areas. You will also have the opportunity to attend the events celebrating the 400th anniversary of the Duke's marriage. During your free time, you will also be able to organize events with locals such as international meals, joint workcamp days, parties, festivities…
« The outside world did not interfere, because it seemed so distant, and so we spent our spare time getting to know each other and learning about each other countries', languages and cultures. Everyone was completely relaxed. This simply would not have been possible on any other type of holiday. VAP enabled me to have a truly memorable experience. »