The main objective of the workcamp will be to help improving the outdoor and indoor facilities of the eco-centre. Examples of tasks and activities to foresee during the workcamp:- to finalize the outdoor kitchen area- to prepare the construction of a future building whose aim is to host groups (the former sheepfold)- to maintain vegetable gardens (weed, rebuild wood boxes,...)- to carry out finishing work in the eco-centre with natural materials: sanding the terrace, painting pedagogical frames,...- the prepare soil for planting and planting- to dig new ponds- to install nest boxes- to spend one or two days in a permaculture farm in order to learn and to harvest - vegetables and fruits for their meals- to install a tepee in order to host children groups during summer time- to make bread using the wood oven- to pick wild plants- to take part to excursions in the areaThe exact tasks to be carried out during this workcamp will depend on the progress of the works and the priorities at the time of the workcamps.
Accomodation & food:
ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will sleep in tents next to the eco-centre. Please bring a sleeping bag and a mattress.FOOD: Volunteers will be provided with a kitchen where they will cook for themselves. Food will be local, organic and mainly vegetarian.
Location & leisure:
The eco-centre is located in the Saint-Leonard area of Liege, at the foot of the hillside of the Citadel. Liege is the biggest city of Wallonia and the third city of Belgium after Brussels and Antwerp. The hillside of the Citadel is a rural area of more than 90 hectares partly located in the historical centre of Liege, whose the half is classed as Natural Heritage of the Walloon Region. This site has more than 60 monuments recognized as Material Heritage by the Walloon Region and counts 13 km of walking trails.
Requirements:
This workcamp is targeting volunteers who are sensitive to environmental issues with a strong interest for sustainable development. Please bring good working shoes and clothes as well as a raincoat in case of rainy weather.
In partnership with a construction company focused on social improvement, l Enfance de l Art organises a renovation workcamp in the former boarding school of ) Dames de la Providence i that has hosted for 5 years the new Waldorf school of the French-speaking community of Belgium, as well as a kindergarten in the first of the six renovated buildings. This company uses ecological material and techniques that are in harmony with our environment.Volunteers will work from Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 12 am and from 2 pm to 4 pm, on the renovation of a building in order to turn it into a new daycare centre for children from 2 to 3 years old and related premises (toilets, kitchen, dormitory, playroom,...). They will be asked, according to work progress, to work, in 2 or 3 teams, on different techniques and activities:- Disassembly of the building and sorting of materials- Renovation works in the gardens and the courtyard- Participation to the management and the preparation of a community kitchen of good quality
Accomodation & food:
ACCOMMODATION: In the former boarding school in other non renovated buildings- Two showers and toilets- A kitchen and dining area- Some common rooms in a house under constructionIt will be in a comfort of a Scout camp . Please bring a sleeping bag, a torch (in order to move inside the buildings during the night) and toiletries (including a towel).FOOD : Meals (breakfast, a light lunch - sandwiches, salads, soup,... - and full and warm dinner) will be prepared by a member of the hosting organisation and 2 volunteers in turn. The emphasis will be put on the good management of the community kitchen in order to get quality food and avoid food waste as much as possible.
Location & leisure:
Templeuve is a small town 2 km away from the French border, 20 km away from Lille (France) and 10 km away from Tournai. Templeuve has its own market and neighbourhood shops, is connected to Tournai with a bus service (every hour) and has a flat land without relief, making the use of bicycles very easy (a few bicycles will be provided to volunteers). Tournai is a city that attract people who like old stones, History, museums,... Tournai cathedral has been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Requirements:
This workcamp is open to anyone interested by sustainable construction techniques. Please bring good working shoes and clothes.
The aim of this workcamp is not only to raise volunteers awareness about migration issues and enable them to have a personal approach to this topic, but also to bring a breath of fresh air to the residents of the centre.Volunteers will take part in the community life of the centre and their tasks will mainly consist of some renovation works within the centre but also the organisation of entertainment activities for residents:Diverse renovation works will be carried out together with the technical team of the centre (for instance: renovation of some bedrooms, cleaning, painting, recycling workshops,...)Activities for the residents organized with the workers in order to understand better the way the centre works:Examples of activities:- Sport competitions (badminton, indoor football,...)- Intercultural meal- Entertainment activities for adults: board games, film club,... (depending of volunteers initiatives)- Support to the games library- After school homework help program (for children and teenagers of the centre)- Walk in the wood
Accomodation & food:
ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will sleep in the available bedrooms within the centre. Showers and toilets will be provided.FOOD: Volunteers will have their meals in the restaurant of the centre with the residents. If you have a special diet, please let us know in advance.
Location & leisure:
Nonceveux is a small village in the province of Liege, in Wallonia, the French-speaking part of Belgium. The village is about 30 minutes away from the city of Liege. The centre is located along a river, l Ambleve , and is surrounded by green hills. The centre is very isolated and there is very little access to public transportation.
Requirements:
Volunteers are asked to prove a certain interest for the topic of migration and to be willing to interact with asylum seekers. Experience in animation (games, song, entertainment activities, dance...) will be appreciated.A project-related motivation letter is required.Volunteers will have to respect the regulations of the centre. Alcohol is formally prohibited in the centre.
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