Project: The town of Saint-Yorre is famous for its natural water sources. The town recently acquired a piece of land where one of the old sources is located. The town of Saint-Yorre would like to transform it into a public park in order to benefit the community. The town needs volunteers to help to clean and renovate some parts of the park in order to make it attractive for the inhabitants of the town. Work: You will first work on the environmental cleanup of a small pond and of the old water source (cutting back trees and bushes, removing wild plants). You will also clean and renovate the old canals and some structures around the pond (landscaping, cleaning stones). Leisure activities: This workcamp will allow you to pay visits to local cities (Vichy, Moulins), as well as several tourist attractions, and will allow you to discover the valley of the Allier river. You will have the opportunity moreover to connect with the local population and to enjoy local cultural events. A van will be available to you as a means of transport between these locations. Accommodation: in a park building. Location: Saint-Yorre (Allier), 8 km from Vichy Nearest train station: Vichy
The community of communes Pays de la Roche aux Fees (country of the Fairies rock) owns a feodal castle on the town of Marcille Robert. A valorisation camapign on this public heritage aims at making it sustainably visible and important in the heritage landcape of the territory, For this, there was a first step, during the past years, of clearing vegetation and installing signs in order to have the first guided visits. Now, the territory wishe to go further with more important works and a more important communication and awareness campaign toward local population. So, they decided to have an international workcamp this summer ! You will help in the works (masonry, environmental work) but you will also be very welcomed by the inhabitants to discover the region and its culture !
Work:
You will help in vegetation clearing and some small traditional masonry work.
Accomodation & food:
In tents.
Requirements:
Languages spoken are English and French. This camp is run under the OFAJ programme and is open for German, Spanish and French volunteers !
During the period of regrouping of lands, the town of Eulmont exchanged agricultural lands to get natural spaces to protect, including forests and wet lands, with the aim to start a process of conservation and valorisation. Indeed, these sites have a high ecological and natural heritage value.
Work:
We will create a Discovery path along the banks of the Gincey stream. We will also make the site secure to protect local fauna and flora.
Accomodation & food:
You will be accommodated in a building not far from the site. The group will organise teams so that everybody can participate in the cleaning, tidying up, and preparation of the meals do not forget your recipes!
Location & leisure:
On your arrival, leaders will propose several activities; but your ideas are welcomed and everything can be discussed. So be imaginative, the workcamp is a place for having fun! We dont expect you to do activities on your own, you will live an experience in a group and things are planned within the group.
Since 2001, Unarec-etudes ET chantiers has collaborated with the town of Aurillac on various environmental projects. Etudes ET chantiers has been working for 2 years in collaboration with social centres in Aurillac to strenghen the participation of local youth in our projects. This year, the project aims cleaning riverbank s Jordanne. Web address http raymond.cantalpassion.com Pays_aurillac.htm
Work:
You will work on riverbank located near by the city center of Aurillac. You will clean this space and pick up garbage.
Accomodation & food:
You will be accommodated in a camp site close to nature, along a river and you will sleep in tents for 2 or 3 persons. A large tent (and equipments) will be provided for the collective aspects of life (meals, etc). The group will organise teams so that everybody can participate in the cleaning, tidying up, and preparation of the meals Everyone is invited to participate actively. So, bring your favourite recipes !
Location & leisure:
On your arrival, leaders will propose several activities; but your ideas are welcomed and everything can be discussed. So be imaginative, the workcamp is a place for having fun! We dont expect you to do activities on your own, you will live an experience in a group and things are planned within the group.
Right in the center of the Parc of Volcanoes of Auvergne, now on the UNESCO World Heritage candidacy list, the community of communes Pays de Murat plans a great international workcamp every year with Unarec. The goal is to bring new dynamics to this rural area and make it move ! This place is beautiful, with gorgeous landscapes and natural heritage. Are you tempted? So, just go ! This year, you can participate to restore old canal in Neussargues. Web address - www.paysdemurat.fr / www.officedetourismepaysdemurat.com
Work:
We are waiting for you to renovate Cantalou heritage with joy and happiness ! You will restore built heritage (old canal in stone). You will clean this canal and you will put stones back on.
Accomodation & food:
In tents. The group will organise teams so that everybody can participate in the cleaning, tidying up, and preparation of the meals do not forget your recipes!
Location & leisure:
On your arrival, leaders will propose several activities; but your ideas are welcomed and everything can be discussed. So be imaginative, the workcamp is a place for having fun! We dont expect you to do activities on your own, you will live an experience in a group and things are planned within the group. Don't forget it!
It is the fourth time that Concordia will work with the district "La Domitienne", close to Béziers in the south of France. The purpose of this workcamp is to work on a path. The volunteers will live in a little village call VENDRES and we hope lots of exchanges with the local youth.
WORK:
You will get different types of environmental work on the path as clearing the vegetation, create stairs and move furniture.
ACCOMMODATION:
In tents on the stadium of the village (if you have a tent, you may bring it.)
LANGUAGE:
English.
LOCATION:
You will live in a little village called VENDRES closed to Béziers and the beach. You will however have many opportunities to visit the area, which is remarkable for its rich historical heritage.
TERMINAL:
Béziers train station.
SPECIAL REMARKS:
For more information have a look at http://www.ladomitienne.com/
PROJECT: For the fifth time the association of Pont-de-Veyle's local authorities organizes a workcamp on its territory in partnership with Concordia. This year the workcamp aims to give youngsters the chance to participate in an international project and at the same time to highlight the inter-municipal territories. During the project, there will be several opportunities for exchange and discovering the region of Beaujolais and Dombe's pond, as well as various leisure activities will be organised.
WORK:
You will work on the renovation of wooden facilities of the camping site, by removing old paint, sanding the wood and then applying new paint. You will also help to value the paths around the lake and the landscape, cutting grass and cleaning the shore.
LANGUAGE:
English and French.
LOCATION:
Cormoranche is located in the department of Ain, one hour from Lyon and 15 min southwards from Mâcon.
ACCOMMODATION:
Under tents, on the camping site of Lac de Cormoranche.
MEETING POINT:
Mâcon TGV train station.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Do not forget your working clothes and shoes, good walking shoes, warm clothes, a swimsuit, a backpack, a good sleeping-bag, a waterproof windbreaker and a torch. Be careful: you must be able to ride a bike.
For further information please consult the following site:
Renovation and landscaping of the Fort of "la Crèche".
PROJECT:
The Fort of "la Crèche" is a former military base, in front of the sea, between Boulogne sur Mer and Wimereux. The state, who was the owner of the fort, transferred back to an organization called "Conservatoire du littoral", which aim is to protect the French littoral.In recent years, with an association for the safeguard of the Fort (the AFLC), many actions are led to protect the site and to organize guided tours. The volunteers from the association are waiting for you for this 6th workcamp to help them to animate this site and to make you discover the Opale Coast.
WORK:
Volunteers will carry on securing the site in order to put the spotlight on the fortifications. In case of bad weather, the work will continue inside the barracks with the renovation of a cavity of the barracks: scrapping of the walls and applying a coat and a white paint.
LOCATION:
The Fort of "la Crèche" is located in Wimereux, in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region, in front of the sea. On clear days, we can see the coasts of England.
ACCOMODATION:
In tents, in the municipal camping site.
TERMINAL:
Boulogne Sur Mer train station. Airport: Paris
SPECIAL REMARKS:
You have to bring work gloves. Be careful, near the sea, the weather changes rapidly and there is a lot of wind, so bring windcheater and other warm clothes. The anti-tetanus vaccine must be up-to-date.
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