City of Art and History whose abbey and cloister are listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, Moissac watches over its rich heritage from the Medieval Ages to the Modern era. This project wishes to offer the downtown residents a green escape in the heart of their living space. Accompanied by dynamic leaders, you will share working time together, but also many moments of intercultural exchange with the local population and the volunteers of the city.
Work:
In association with the locals, young and old, you will renovate a traditional wash house a few steps away from the abbey. You will participate in the security of the site, the creation of a path, laundry, and establishing a path between the wash house and Carmel, a place on the path to Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle.
Accommodation:
You will be staying in tents near the worksite where you will have access to a kitchen and bathroom.
Location:
Moissac 80 km north of Toulouse, 30 km west of Montauban
Leisure activities:
Outside of the worksite, you will discover the remarkable heritage of this town, the abbey, and the canal. Walk along the path of Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle, on the banks of the Tarn, you can enjoy the water and the beauty of the old stones. Swimming, walks, and mingling with the other youths from the camp and Moissac will be an opportunity to immerse yourself in this fruit and wine region.
On this work camp, we will work on the basement of the cathedral of Noyon. We will replace the joints between the substructure stones of the cathedral's apse. Last fall, the first group had already begun to paint the door of the rood chamber and those giving access to the choir gallery.
Accomodation & food:
You will sleep in tents, behind the Jean Bouin gymnasium, on the mini-golf course. There are showers, you can use in the gymnasium, and you will prepare and take your meals in there as well.
Location & leisure:
Noyon is on the axis Paris-Lille, and is 1h30 away from Paris. From the ancient town to the modern era, passing through medieval parts of the city, this will be the opportunity to visit a city with a rich historical background. The municipality is near the regional natural park Oise-Pays de France. It was an important city during the Middle Ages, where Charlemagne was crowned king of the Francs in 768. Moreover, since the living area and the work camp are in the center of the municipality, you will be able to meet the local population.
You will create a fresco painting on the theme of biodiversity and restore a fire place in a recreation area.
Restoration of the fire place:
-removal of the original mortar-purging of joints between building stones-cleaning and humidification of the supports,-installation of refractory bricks-removal and treatment of the metal hood
Creation of a fresco:
-cleaning of the supporting walls-creation of the biodiversity themed fresco-installation of the fresco
Accomodation & food:
You will be accommodated in tents in the camping site of Cessenon-sur-Orb, with access to toilets and showers. Tents and floor mats will be provided but you can bring your own if you want to. The group will be sharing the cleaning tasks and preparing meals together. The budget will be allocated to the camp leader and you will participate in the preparation of the food using good and local products.
Location & leisure:
Cessenon-sur-Orb located along the river Orb, halfway between the sea and the mountains, is one of the oldest places of Languedoc. The Mediterranean beaches are located 35 km away. The nautical base of Reals is a privileged place for nautical activities. Within the village you can see the Riches tile factory (from 19th century), the St. Annes chapel or several prehistoric Dolmens. The surrounding nature will allow you to do all kinds of sports and outdoor activities, to visit the marble quarry or the eucalyptus forest. You will be also be close to the medieval cities of Narbonne (35 km) and Béziers (20 km). Many cultural tours are organized in Cessenon-sur-Orb.
More information:
http://www.cessenon.fr/
Requirements:
When working on site, it is strongly recommended to use gloves and closed, sturdy clothing and shoes. We will lend you personal protective equipment according to the tasks you will be assigned. Nights can sometimes be cool, despite frequent high temperatures during the summer days. Bring a good sleeping bag and specific clothing in case of rain and storms. Do not forget sun protection (hat, glasses, sun cream...) and your swimsuit! Some intercultural and common activities could be organized if you want, so please feel free to bring some cultural stuff from your own country (food, recipes, stories or dances)!Volunteers belonging to the European Union must bring with them a personal EHIC (European Health Insurance Card), and everybody should, in any case, bring their own insurance certificate. If health issues happen on the project, volunteers will have to pay for it, and will then be reimbursed once back in their home country.
Age:
15-17
Location:
Cessenon-sur-orb
Language(s):
EnglishThis project is suitable for disabled volunteersVegetarian food will be available
For this first year, you will work on one of the buildings at the sites entrance using traditional masonry techniques: cleaning the walls (inside and outside) and the surroundings (de-vegetation), repairing the joints, replacing missing stones or changing damaged pieces of the first floor door …
Accomodation & food:
You will sleep on the green area in the enclosure of the site in two-person tents (please bring your mat and sleeping bag). The group activities and meals will take place in a room made available to the group. The group will be sharing the cleaning chores and preparing meals together. The budget will be allocated to the group leader, shopping will be done with him/her and you will participate in the preparation of dishes with products from the market and local producers (if possible).
Location & leisure:
Corps-Nuds (around 3200 inhabitants) is located on the territory of Rennes Métropole in Ille-et-Vilaine, a 30 minutes drive away from Rennes, capital of Brittany. You will be able to realize activities linked with local young people and share friendly moments with the people. You will also visit Rennes and make a trip to the beach of Saint-Malo.
Requirements:
You will have to bring warm clothes (trousers, sweater; socks, closed shoes, rain clothes) and light ones (skirt or shorts, t-shirt, open shoes) because weather can change very suddenly in Brittany. You can literally experience all four seasons in one day! Please also take with you working clothes, gloves and shoes as well as your best swimsuit. Bring a warm sleeping bag and an insulated camping mat as nights are sometimes fresh and wet.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 will then be reimbursed once back in their home country.
Age:
15-17
Location:
Corps-nuds
Language(s):
EnglishThis project is suitable for disabled volunteersVegetarian food will be available
You'll work on the enhancement of local patrimony, in the surroundings of the village's church. One of your tasks will be to work on the steps of the church to allow an easier access to the building by applying masonry techniques.
Accomodation & food:
You'll be accommodated in tents and you'll have access to a kitchen inside a building nearby. You'll share the different collective tasks and prepare meals together.
Location & leisure:
Picquigny is a small dynamic village alongside the river Somme and 18 kilometers away from Amiens. Le Mesge is a village of only 200 inhabitants at the bottom of the valley, close to Picquigny. Leisure activities such as canoeing, kayaking and rafting, all taking place in the water will be planned for you!
Requirements:
Bring work clothes for the workcamp and closed shoes. For the accommodation in tents bring a sleeping bag and a sleeping mat. You can also bring specialties, photos, musical instruments etc. from your home country: whatever you love, find interesting and want to share with both local population and the group of international volunteers!
Age:
15-17
Location:
Picquigny
Language(s):
EnglishThis project is suitable for disabled volunteersVegetarian food will be available
Works with stone will await you in this region rich in quarries. The stones from there were used to build the monuments of Paris among other things!
Accomodation & food:
You'll be accommodated in tents, boys and girls separately. Common rooms as well as sanitary facilities and a dining room will be in the football stadium, next to the swimming pool. So don't forget to bring your sleeping bag and your swimsuit (no bermuda shorts for boys)! You'll share the different collective tasks and you'll prepare meals together.
Location & leisure:
Nogent-sur-Oise is situated in the middle of the Oise department, close to Creil and Chantilly.
Requirements:
Bring work clothes for the workcamp and closed shoes. For the accommodation in tents bring a sleeping bag and a sleeping mat. You can also bring specialties, photos, musical instruments etc. from your home country: whatever you love, find interesting and want to share with both locals and the group of international volunteers!
Age:
15-17
Location:
Nogent-sur-oise
Language(s):
EnglishThis project is suitable for disabled volunteersVegetarian food will be available
This year, the objective for the work camp is cutting and laying (jointing) stones in order to restore the kiosk in the pedagogical garden. Clearing the area and working on the environmental maintenance will be on the agenda as well.
Accomodation & food:
You will sleep in tents, boys and girls separately, at the football stadium, where you can also find the kitchen, bathrooms etc. The group will be sharing the cleaning chores and preparing meals together.
Location & leisure:
Saint Maximin is located in the South of Creil, in the "Oise Pays de France" Regional Nature Reserve. Several walks are planned in the heart of the Chantilly's forest and to its castle.
Age:
15-17
Location:
Saint maximin
Language(s):
EnglishThis project is suitable for disabled volunteersVegetarian food will be available
The last workcamp took place in the primary school of the municipality, where a stone wall was restored. This year, we will work on the outskirts of the "Cooler" (a small stone building with thick walls, close to the ground like caves, and sometimes covered by soil and vegetation; it was used to keep ice all year long). They were used from the 17th century until the end of the 19th century. Your mission will be to clear the surroundings, and clean the Cooler. Moreover, you will participate in the maintenance of the information boards and the memory path in the heart of the forest (sanding, glazing) to guarantee the sustainability of this memory trail.
Accomodation & food:
You will stay in the municipal hall Victor de l'Aigle, in Tracy. Girls and boys will sleep separated. The hall has an equipped kitchen which you will use (oven, dishwasher...). The showers are in the football stadium a kilometer away from your living area. The group will be sharing the cleaning chores and preparing meals together.
Location & leisure:
Tracy le Mont is located in the heart of the Laigue forest, near Compiègne, Noyon and Pierrefonds and its fortified castle. It's a village of more than a thousand inhabitants, a bit isolated due to the forest.
Requirements:
You'll have to walk a lot from one site to another; it's a workcamp for forest lovers. Bring working clothes and shoes. For the accommodation in tents, bring your sleeping bag and floor mat. Please feel free to bring some food specialties, pictures and musical instruments: things you like and want to share with the group and the local community!
More info:
www.tracy-le-mont.org
Age:
15-17
Location:
Tracy le mont
Language(s):
EnglishThis project is suitable for disabled volunteersVegetarian food will be available
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