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.
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 Rebuild the medieval castle of a small French village ! ! Learn the recipe of lime mortar ! Since summer 2002, workcamps have begun to protect the Montaigu le Blin s castle which has been listed as a Historical Monument. Thanks to your involvement, we would like to stop the damages caused by bad weather and vegetation, and eventually, give back to the castle the important part it used to play (openings to the public, guided tours, heritage linked activities ). In 2012, there will be 3 sessions of two weeks each in July and August. Web address http montaigu le blin.info , www.cc varennesforterre.fr
Work:
The work Works are numerous and diversified. For this second session, you will focus on restoring a part of the lower courtyard repointing, cutting back into the old joints, coloring at human height (no scaffolding) on the entry wall, building again the wall, repointing, lime coating on a scaffold on the surrounding wall, valorizing a staircase (clearing the steps, clearing off the vegetation). you will also participate to painting the castle s gate and start the restoration of a wooden house used for welcoming public. Here is your programme! You will also be able to participate to welcoming the people coming to visit the castle. Your ideas, experiences, wishes to animate the village are also welcome ! 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 You will work at heights, on scaffolding. So, we ask you a parental authorization and a medical certificate. If you have safety shoes, take them with you. Otherwise, make sure you bring sturdy and close footwear to protect your feet while working!
The Project Rebuild the medieval castle of a small French village ! ! Learn the recipe of lime mortar ! Since summer 2002, workcamps have begun to protect the Montaigu le Blin s castle which has been listed as a Historical Monument. Thanks to your involvement, we would like to stop the damages caused by bad weather and vegetation, and eventually, give back to the castle the important part it used to play (openings to the public, guided tours, heritage linked activities ). In 2012, there will be 3 sessions of two weeks each in July and August. Web address http montaigu le blin.info , www.cc varennesforterre.fr
Work:
The work Works are numerous and diversified. For this second session, you will focus on restoring a part of the lower courtyard repointing, cutting back into the old joints, coloring at human height (no scaffolding) on the entry wall, building again the wall, repointing, lime coating on a scaffold on the surrounding wall, valorizing a staircase (clearing the steps, clearing off the vegetation). you will also participate to painting the castle s gate and start the restoration of a wooden house used for welcoming public. Here is your programme! You will also be able to participate to welcoming the people coming to visit the castle. Your ideas, experiences, wishes to animate the village are also welcome ! 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 You will work at heights, on scaffolding. So, we ask you a parental authorization and a medical certificate (see attached document). If you have safety shoes, take them with you. Otherwise, make sure you bring sturdy and close footwear to protect your feet while working
The Project Rebuild the medieval castle of a small French village ! ! Learn the recipe of lime mortar ! Since summer 2002, workcamps have begun to protect the Montaigu le Blin s castle which has been listed as a Historical Monument. Thanks to your involvement, we would like to stop the damages caused by bad weather and vegetation, and eventually, give back to the castle the important part it used to play (openings to the public, guided tours, heritage linked activities ). 2 workcamps (July and August) will take part in this project in 2011. Web address http montaigu le blin.info , www.cc varennesforterre.fr
Work:
The work Works are numerous and diversified. For the third and last session, you will focus on restoring a part of the higher courtyard masonry to repair a wall going over a staircase, to make a part of it safe, clearing two staircases (clearing off the vegetation, cleaning the steps), construction and setting up of wooden fences, clearing of two small ruins here is your programme! You will also be able to participate to welcoming the people coming to visit the castle. Your ideas, experiences, wishes to animate the village are also welcome ! 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 You will work at heights, on scaffolding. So, we ask you a parental authorization and a medical certificate (see attached document). If you have safety shoes, take them with you. Otherwise, make sure you bring sturdy and close footwear to protect your feet while working
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