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SOLIDARITES JEUNESSES MCP
ASSOCIATION DU CENTRE DE BEAUMOTTE
BEAUMOTTE AUBERTANS, France
Description
The mayor of Lyoffans, who lived a memorable experience when he was a teenager, now wants to launch a volunteer work camp in his community. This international project will be the first in a series of initiatives planned for the coming years. It is in line with the ‘sustainable towns and communities’ objectives set by the UN. Getting involved in an area, exploring different ways of thinking and acting, sharing skills and experiencing convivial moments: these are all opportunities to promote solidarity. Each project is designed to be unique, so come and experience yours!
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
The community will offer an ancient community house, which will be refurbished to do the international workcamp. You will have a kitchen, a space for the, meals and a shared room to sleep. Mattresses will be provided by the local people, but you will need to bring your own duvet and pillow. A shower is available on site, but we also encourage you to take advantage of the showers in the homes of local people: every opportunity is a good one to encourage exchanges! It's a three-minute walk to the site. For your other travel needs, the villagers will be delighted to accompany you on shopping trip
Training during the activity
The community of Lyoffans wants to restore its washhouses and fountains, located in the heart of the village. To do this, it supports on international volunteers with the goal of combine the restoration of the heritage with the creation of social links between local residents and international participants. To support this initiative, you are invited to take part in restoring the paving of these infrastructures, for around 6 hours a day. You'll have the chance to learn traditional masonry techniques, work as part of a team and get involved in community tasks, which will bring about many change
Participant profile
Aged between 18 and 30. No others requirements.
Activity dates
From 05/07/2025 to 26/07/2025
Activity location
1 CHEMIN DU SAUSSOIR , BEAUMOTTE AUBERTANS, France
Activity type
Volunteering teams
Looking for participants from
Armenia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Ukraine
Activity topics
Reception and integration of refugees and migrants
Environment and natural protection
Health and wellbeing
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 04/07/2025 18:00