This project is a continuation of the work undertaken last year by the volunteers. You will work on the restoration of a new part of the main facade of the redoubt. You will help the technical leader to remove plants from the facade, and to remove and replace the chalk mortar joints between the stones. Other works of traditional masonry are also planned, such as redoing the stone coping (top layer of the wall) and stone-cutting.
Accomodation & food:
In groups, in tents on Fouras' campground *** (swimming pool, multi-sports area, WIFI, snacks…) Meals will be prepared by «kitchen teams» in turns.
Location & leisure:
Fouras-les-Bains, located 20 km away from La Rochelle.You will be able to visit some tourist areas around, enjoy nature and organize some dinners with the local inhabitants. You will also have the opportunity to visit the Île d'Aix, a small car-free island in the middle of the ocean, by boat. Since it is also a popular sea-side resort, you will be able to participate to several events in the region.
This workcamp will give you the opportunity to learn the techniques of modern archaeological excavation, and to put them into practice by working on an old landyard of rubble dating back to the 19th century. The excavation will be significant because it will reveal important historical facts of the place, and it will allow us to learn how the first archaeological excavation were carried out. Therefore, the work will consist of doing an analysis of archaeology. Under the supervision of an archaeologist, you will have to remove all the grubble, clean the zone, and sort the stones. You will have to be very careful and meticulous during the clean-up, because you may find archaeological remains or objects. You will also be working with other local youth during the workcamp.
Accomodation & food:
In groups, in tents on the Sanxay campground (pool, river, multi-sport areas). Meals will be prepared in turns by « kitchen teams ».
Location & leisure:
Sanxay, 30 km from Poitiers.You will be able to participate in the local summer events organized by the town. You will also have the opportunity to discover the region: le Marais Poitevin, La Rochelle, and Poitiers. You will also get to meet the local residents and share wonderful cultural exchange moments, as well as discover the historical and cultural heritage of the region (castles, abbeys, and a tree conservatory).
Participate to the protection and enhancement of this breathtaking heritage! Within the castle, you will realize various works of restoration of walls (ramparts, towers) using traditional techniques, of maintaining the vegetation (clearing bushes) and many varied tasks. You will also participate to the touristic life of the site, helping the guided visits and organising an event on the theme of the five senses!
Accomodation & food:
Accommodation is in tents (2 persons per tent) at the town stadium. Volunteers will manage the tasks of daily life in teams (shopping, cooking, and cleaning). Kitchen, toilets and showers are in a recent building on the camping site.
Location & leisure:
Montaigu le Blin is located in the Bourbonnais area, 30km North from Vichy and 90km North from Clermont-Ferrand, in Auvergne region. It is a countryside rich with historical heritage, which you will be able to discover by visiting a few of the numerous castles and medieval cities, or by hiking, or going by bike or canoe, according to what the leading team can propose you. Your camp leaders will prepare games and activities but you will be invited to propose and create your own activities. Be creative!
Requirements:
EXTRA FEES: reduced to 250€ for international volunteers. Pay attention! Our national participants in France pay the regular 360€ of extra fees. International volunteers coming from our partners in other countries than France pay only 250€ of extra fees.
You will contribute to renovate the house of "Verger-Refuge" located in the middle of the city. That wooden house has suffered from floods and therefore needs to be repaired in order to welcome children in a natural and safe environment once again. To be more specific, you are going to have to restore the main hall by repainting the walls and preparing the floor for its new coating. Depending on your progress, you may have to do some various enhancement works around. This place is quite crowded and hosts a lot of events; there is no doubt you will benefit from Gradignan's people support in your endeavour.
Accomodation & food:
You will be staying on the "Clos du Vivier" leisure center. You will sleep under tents for 2 that will be provided. Please bring your sleeping bag. There will also be a collective tent for cooking and diverse activities. You will share collective tasks and prepare meals as a group. You will also have to manage a budget provided by the group facilitators and participate in grocery shopping, giving priority to healthy and local foods.
Location & leisure:
Gradignan city is very close form Bordeaux that you will be able to visit easily along with the Garonne region.
Requirements:
Bring a warm sleeping bag, working clothes, gloves and shoes, warm and rain clothes and a flashlight.Foreigners belonging to the European Union must bring with them a personal EHIC (European Health Insurance Card), and everybody must, in any case, bring their insurance certificate. If health issues happen on the project, volunteers will have to pay for it, and then be reimbursed once back in their home country.
Age:
15-17
Location:
Gradignan
Language(s):
English
Airport:
BOD: Merignac (Bordeaux, France)This project is suitable for disabled volunteersVegetarian food will be available
In 2018, the work will concern the accessibility of the site and its visibility for hikers. You will highlight the vestiges of the pit by clearing and securing existing walls. You will make a path in the abbey's vestige and will discover the technical creation of a pebble way. You will also participate in the preservation of the carved stone.
Accomodation & food:
In individual tents at the Faï farm. You will share this place with other volunteers from other workcamps. You will take care of the collective life (preparation of menus and meals with local products, cleaning…)http://www.villagesdesjeunes.org/index.php?page=fai
Location & leisure:
Clausonne, 5km from the village of Saix, 30km from Gap, 200km from Marseille.Located in a remarkable natural environment, Clausonne is an exceptional place to discover the pleasures of mountain hiking and life in a rural area, with its local markets and producers. In the evenings, at the Ferme du Faï, you will be able to organise games, international meals and project movies. During the workcamp, touristic outings to discover the towns and villages of the region may also be organized.
After an initial workcamp of cleaning the old bakehouse, the town wishes this year to clean the old "recipe room". With the support of local volunteers, you will clear the site of rubble, earth and plants to find and strengthen the original elements (walls, doors, stairs...) With the old stone tiles, you will build dry stone walls for the layout of the site. You will work in the mornings. Physical work of excavation (shovels, picks, wheelbarrow) and careful work of excavation (trowels, brushes...) and consolidation.
Accomodation & food:
You will be greeted at the local Stadium. You will sleep in tents and mattresses will be provided. A covered dining area is reserved for the group, with a kitchen where you can take turns preparing delicious meals.
Location & leisure:
Coly is in Black Périgord, 10 km from the Lascaux caves, between Périgueux and Brive.
Leisure activities:
Swimming, canoeing, site visits, local festivals... You will experience the welcome of the local population and the charming landscapes and their heritage, by organizing a program of activities alongside the leaders and the other volunteers. You will be able to take part in many summer events: gourmet markets, local festivals...
You will work on the building's exterior. Plastering and re pointing each of the building's facades using lime mortar. This workcamp involves 4 days of work per week, from 08:30 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 17:30. A technical leader will accompany you during your working day.
Accomodation & food:
You will be sharing a room with 3-4 other volunteers. Bathrooms are also shared. Meals are prepared by our kitchen staff. You will be asked to lend a hand with the preparation of some food, tidying the dining area, and washing the dishes.
Location & leisure:
Tende (06430) - 2 hours from Nice by train. The organisation "Neige et Merveilles" is located at an altitude of 1.500 metres in an isolated mountainous area, 10 km from the Closest village of Tende, and 50 km from Vintimille (Italy).
Leisure activities:
You will discover the regional mountainous environment and sporting activities: hiking/ guided tour in the "Vallée des Merveilles" in the Mercantour National Park, swimming in the Bendola river, visiting local villages (Tende, La Brigue, Saorge), trying the Via Feratta and in the evenings, enjoying dance, photo-video sessions, stargazing, board games, barbecue, international meals. One day per week in addition to the weekend will be dedicated to activities outside of the work camp.
You will restore this building's façades using lime mortar. The work will include removing outer layers of plaster, recovering the boards of the framework, reworking the plaster joints, using mortar to repair the stonework wall and brushing the mortar joints. This work camp involves 4 days of work per week, from 08:30 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 17:30. A technical supervisor will accompany you during your working day.
Accomodation & food:
You will be sharing a room with 3-4 other volunteers. Bathrooms are also shared. Meals are prepared by our kitchen staff. You will be asked to lend a hand with the preparation of some food, tidying the dining area, and washing the dishes.
Location & leisure:
Tende (06430) - 2 hours from Nice by train. The organisation "Neige et Merveilles" is located at an altitude of 1.500 metres in an isolated mountainous area, 10 km from the Closest village of Tende, and 50 km from Vintimille (Italy).
Leisure activities:
You will discover the regional mountainous environment and sporting activities: hiking/ guided tour in the "Vallée des Merveilles" in the Mercantour National Park, swimming in the Bendola river, visiting local villages (Tende, La Brigue, Saorge), trying the Via Feratta and in the evenings, enjoying dance, photo-video sessions, stargazing, board games, barbecue, international meals. One day per week in addition to the weekend will be dedicated to activities outside of the workcamp.
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