Bulligny is a small village of Lorraine located on the side of a hill, in the southwest of the district of Meurthe-et-Moselle. Belonging to the chain of the Côtes de Meuse, Bulligny is near the departments of Meuse and Vosges. It is about ten kilometers of Toul, second town of Meurthe-et-Moselle and at around thirty km west of Nancy, the main city of the district. The topography of Bulligny gives it a particular landscape, and floral and agricultural variety which can be cut in four main parts : the plain below, the plateau at the top and between them, the two parts of the slope of the hill : below a quite flat slope and at the top a strong slope. It is on these limestone hills that we find the wineyards producing the Grey of Toul.
This village has been hosting for years the festival of today's music:
Au fond du jardin du Michel (at the back of Michel's garden), which gathers every year several thousand festival-goers.
Work:
The volunteers will participate to the laying out and the setting up of the site of the festival and the campsite as well as the dismantling. They will be supervised by the manager of site as well as by local volunteers involved in the event. The setting up begins on May 21st and the dismantling on June 4th.
Activities:
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 don't expect you to do activities on your own, you will live an experience in a group and things are planned within the group.
Accommodation:
You will be accommodated in a guest house located 3km from the place of the festival.
The project Festival Plein la Bobine 2011 = cinema + children + science ! You like one of these themes ? You are interested by 2 or 3 of them ? So, this workcamp is for you! The AFFE (local organisation for a film festival for children) organises every year the festival “Plein la Bobine” for children from 3 to 12 years old which aims to develop programs of visual education in connection with cinema. Every year has a different theme. This year it is NATURE, and the 10th anniversary of the festival!! Cinema-addicts, come to discover the festival Plein la Bobine ! You will find more information on the web site of the festival : www.pleinlabobine.com
Work:
You will fully participate in the setting up of the festival - installation of the stage, exhibitions, equipment, preparation of badges, posters, sign posting. One part of your work will be linked to the young public : welcome, seating, etc. You will also help in leading Nature workshops and activities for children groups (probably on recycling art, on children sensitization to environmental protection…). All takes place in the casino of the town.
Activities :
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 don’t expect you to do activities on your own, you will live an experience in a group and things are planned within the group.
Location :
You will be based on the La Bourboule spa town (at an altitude of 852 metres), in the middle of the Nature Park of Auvergne Volcanoes. La Bourboule stretches on the banks of the Dordogne River crossed by many bridges and has a splendid sequoias wooded area. You will be located near the hiking paths and you will enjoy the activities organized by the municipality for the spa users. You will also have access to the facilities of the town: shops, activities.
Accommodation :
In an apartment.
Special Requirements :
French speaking camp !
- Knowledge in activities with children is very welcome. - The life in a festival is often hectic and days could be long. This workcamp is different from the others! You have to be available and to know how to react facing emergency situations.
PROJECT: for the ninth time this year, Concordia has been organizing a camp together with the Youth Departement of the City of Frontignan. The international volunteers will work with a team of 8 young people from Frontignan who will be very good guides for the discovery of the region and during leisure time. The purpose is to help to organize a festival called FIRN which is an international literary festival on the themes of crime novels and thrillers. WORK: You will help to organize the festival. It means that you will work on the set design for the artists, youll be in charge of greeting the public, helping with public relations/marketing LANGUAGE: English LOCATION: Frontignan is 20 km south-west of Montpellier. Its possible to visit the vineyards and the hilly backcountry. You will be accommodated in a reception centre near the sea called Les Aresquiers, which welcomes groups. ACCOMMODATION: under tents (if you have one, you may bring it.). TERMINAL: Frontignan train station. SPECIAL REMARKS: for more information have a look at http://www.polar-frontignan.org/.
Festival of La Bouchure, contemporary and eclectic music in rural France ! For the 7th consecutive year, the organisation Les Bouchures is happy to host international volunteers to help in the implementation of a amplified music festival. The “bouchure” designates locally the field hedge because one of the characteristic of this music festival is to be located in rural area and to be touring (moving from a village to another). On the program: 4 days of music festival in 4 villages & 70 local volunteers hosting around 10 music groups and 8000 spectators! Be ready to live on the steady rhythm of this festival, to adapt yourself to the unexpected moments of these 4 happy days. In return, the workcamp will be rich in meeting and cultural discoveries : the members of the local association will introduce you to the region's discovery and to their passion for the 'contemporary musics'. More informations on the festival web site : http://www.labouchure.com
Work :
You will participate in the implementation of the festival (which takes place from the 27th to the 30th of June): installation and dismantling of the performance sites (fences, stalls, bar, etc.), create and install arrows for itinerary, reception of the public, management of the refreshment and food stall… Because the festival is touring, this job again repeat each day : caution, the work s rhythm is heavy during the 4 festival days ! Free hand will be let to the group for sensitizing young people and families to auditary risks due to high level sounds : animations, strolling performances... almost everything is allowed! A training will be proposed and material provided (earplugs...). Good ideas and creative minds are welcome !
Activities :
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 don't expect you to do activities on your own, you will live an experience in a group and things are planned within the group.
Location :
You will live in the small town of Commentry in the heart of the Bourbonnais region in the Allier department. Former mining city, today it is a pleasant place for its 7,000 inhabitants and its tourists. You will find shops, parks and would go around its rich heritage linked to its industrial past... you will have walks in the surrounding area (lakes, typical villages...). Around 15km from Montluçon, in a former mining and industrial region, the town still keeps the economical and social memory of the territory. Neighbour villages, involved in the festival, will allow you to discover built and natural heritage : Huds and its roman church, Malicornes and its conservation orchard, Colombier and its legendary spring…
Accommodation :
In the village hall converted in dormitory room - kitchen right on site and showers five minutes walking from there(sport stadium's locker room).
Special Requirements :
French speaking camp ! The life in this festival is often hectic and days could be long. This workcamp is different from the others! You have to be available and to know how to react facing emergency and unexpected situations. The festival is dealing with "contempory musics" (or music of our times). Bring current musics that you like and/or you want share with others.
The Project The local organization Reve de Foin, whose aim is to protect rural heritage and to offer activities, organizes each summer the Nuits de Reve Festival (dreaming nights). It is a theatre, music and dance ecofestival in the middle of the natural site of the Blanhac mills (village of Rosieres). This year again, the team will welcome international volunteers in order to help organizing the festival and to take part in the activities. You will be fully integrated within the life of this young and dynamic organization and you will have the opportunity to meet the artists invited. Web address http revedefoin.free.fr
Work:
The work You will participate in the organisation of the festival Clearing, setting up and dismantling of stages, reception of the public, making cakes with inhabitants are in the programme. You can also take part in lights adjustment. The activities You will be able to see all the shows during the festival but of course your ideas for activities are welcomed and every suggestion can be discussed. So be imaginative! We expected that you participate in the activities which are decided together with the volunteers and the camp leaders. You will live an experience in a group and things are planned within the group.
Requirements:
Info French speaking Camp. Caution! Life during a festival is often hectic and days may be long. It is a workcamp different from the others! You will have to be always available and be able to face emergency situations.
PROJECT: Verdelais is a small village located in Gironde, in the middle of vinyards. It has been several years now that there is a partnership with Verdelais' Leisure Center. In 2012 Verdelais will celebrate its 900th birthday and Concordia is kindly invited to festivities. Volunteers will take part in the preparations of these events: - La Valle Kermestival (towards children and teens), created in the mid 90's by crazy leaders from Verdelais' Leisure Center. From this event the summer fairs of the Leisure Center did turn into a kind of festival thanks to the participation of artists, professionals, volunteers from all over the world (including volunteers from Concordia). Nowadays, La Valle is now recognized for its quality, originality, commitment and social approach. - Atypical Nights created in 1992. Langon's Atypical Nights aim at promoting cultural diversity by introducing people to world music , modern or traditional, rural or urban, acoustic or electric, vocal or instrumental, profane or ritual, from here or there. Through this music and their different souls the aim is to make people more aware of differences, otherness and tolerance; in other terms of their role as citizens. In Verdelais volunteers will have the opportunity to meet welcoming local people. Intergenerational and intercultural exchanges that will result from these encounters will enable to be part of the life of a city from Gironde, to discover its traditions, customs and history. WORK: You will take part in the organization of the festivities (installation of covered stands, security fences, decoration) and in the intercultural activities about the discovery of other cultures (which will be planned during the workcamp). LOCATION: Verdelais is located in Gironde (33), 40 km from the South-East of Bordeaux and a few km from Langon. ACCOMODATION: Under tents, cooking facilities in a building, basic collective living conditions, but charming. MEETING POINT: Langon train station. SPECIAL REMARKS: Workcamp suitable for nature and hiking lovers. Bring along with you a sleeping bag, work clothes, sneakers, warm clothes... More information at: http://www.cvlv-verdelais.com/la-vallee-kermestival.php SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: To feel at ease with the idea of intercultural exchanges is recommended to apply for this workcamp and also to feel comfortable with leading activities, as you will be coordinating meetings between local and international people. Speaking French would be an advantage. Motivation letter in French or English required.
The Project Plunge into the World Cultures!You will take part in the organization of the 39th edition of the festival Les Cultures du Monde during 10 days around 400 musicians and dancers from all over the world will share their performances in a multicultural context. The National Association Cultures et Traditions is the organizer of the festival and attracts every year a large number of local volunteers before (involved in the preparation of the project) and during the 10 days of the festival. They will welcome you and be your guide. This workcamp is a great opportunity for you to meet new people and new cultures. More informations on the festival web site http www.gannat.com Web address http www.gannat.com
Work:
The work You will be fully involved in the organization of the festival Cultures du Monde (from 19th to 30th of July) creation and installation of decorations, putting up stands and stages, working at bars and catering, welcoming the public, tidying up and cleaning the festival sites. You also will certainly be involved in WEB TV project with some local young interview some people, take some pictures.. and speak on the special WEB TV of the festival ). You will arrive a week before the beginning of the festival in order to familiarize yourself to the site, to meet the numerous local volunteers, and to help to the preparation of this festival. Your ideas and experiences are of course very welcome. Caution, during 3 weeks, you have to be available and adapt yourself to possible updates of the festival. Long days full of happenings ! The activities 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 don t expect you to do activities on your own, you will live an experience in a group and things are planned within the group.
Requirements:
Info French speaking camp. Caution! Life in a festival is often hectic and days could be long. This workcamp is different from the others! You have to be available and to know how to react facing emergency situations.Moving by bike, probably
PROJECT: The annual music festival in Blesle celebrates its 11th year of existence. In a welcoming and family-friendly atmosphere, about 30 groups and more than 100 artists will be invited to perform in several places for 3 days (from August 10th to 12th). The program is eclectic and open to a wider public: concert, jam-sessions, musical hiking and workshops. The volunteers will arrive in advance in order to help with the festival organization and also to reinforce the international dimension of this event. The festival will take place in a particularly charming environment (Blesle is one of the most beautiful villages in France), and one of its objectives will be to raise awareness on issues of sustainable development the visitors. WORK: During 13 days you will participate in different activities together with a group of over local 80 volunteers. You will help with the logistics before and after the festival: setting up and dismantling the stages, welcoming the visitors... You will raise awareness on sustainable development issues like recycling and the use of dry toilets. In addition, you will be part of the small catering group and add an international touch to the cuisine of the festival. Bring typical recipes from your countries (easy recipes are preferred)! ACCOMMODATION: In tents in the municipal camping. Group life under a big tent. LANGUAGE: English LOCATION: Blesle is a village with 700 habitants and is situated in the Haute-Loire Department (Auvergne region). It is 70km away from Clermont-Ferrand, in a very beautiful valley called Allagnon, with a rich natural and architectural heritage. TERMINAL: Brioude train station SPECIAL REMARKS: Nights can be cold. Bring your sleeping bag and warm clothes, as well as a sleeping mat. Please bring easy traditional recipes from your country or region to share with the visitors during the festival. For more information, you can take a look at: http://aperos-musique-blesle.com/
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