ANEC20ESC - Bring the medieval fortress back to life 5

Descrição

To apply send an EMAIL with your motivation and your profile (skills, interests...) to: volunteering@etudesetchantiers.org Please called the email by the title of the project. The village of Montaigu-le-Blin, located in the Bourbonnais region of northern Auvergne, boasts a rich historical and cultural heritage, including the 13th-century Montaigu-le-Blin fortress. International volunteers have been welcomed at the castle since the 1980s to assist in its maintenance, promotion, and to contribute to local life during the summer. Workcamps are organized at the fortress, where volunteers participate in restoration tasks under a technical supervisor's guidance, including masonry work, woodwork maintenance, and maintaining the fortress's environment. Caciaura organization manages the medieval fortress and facilitates the involvement of international volunteers in its preservation, renovation, and tourist activities.

Comparticipação nas despesas de alojamento, alimentação e transporte

Accommodation is in individual tents, located 10-15 minutes on foot from the fortress and 5 minutes from the village center. The site promotes an eco-friendly lifestyle with waste sorting and composting. Facilities include: Individual tents An alternative shelter for severe weather A cabin with an indoor kitchen Individual toilets and showers in solid structures Outdoor sinks Basins and soap for washing clothes A large marquee with tables and chairs

Formação durante a atividade

During your volunteer experience, you'll benefit from expert guidance. For the construction work, you'll be accompanied by a professional specializing in stones and traditional, eco-friendly mansonry techniques. For daily life and overall support, a dedicated facilitator will be on hand. This support system ensures you'll have both the technical expertise and personal assistance needed for a successful and enriching volunteer experience.

Perfil do participante

Joining an international volunteering workcamp means embarking on a unique collective and human experience. As organisers, we ensure that you have everything you need to feel comfortable—accommodation, meals, and safety—while also looking after your well-being. We offer meaningful and accessible missions that have a real impact on the local community. As a volunteer, you’ll actively take part in the project work and contribute to organizing daily life with respect for people, places, and the environment. It’s also a great opportunity to learn, share, and discover new cultures!

Datas da atividade

De 25/08/2025 a 08/09/2025

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Local da atividade

65 Boulevard côte Blatin, Clermont-Ferrand, França

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Tipo de atividade

Equipas de voluntariado

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Procuramos participantes dos seguintes países

Alemanha, Bulgária, Bélgica, Chipre, Croácia, Dinamarca, Eslováquia, Eslovénia, Espanha, Finlândia, França, Grécia, Hungria, Irlanda, Itália, Letónia, Lituânia, Luxemburgo, Malta, Países Baixos, Polónia, Portugal, Roménia, Suécia, Áustria

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Temas da atividade

Citizenship and democratic participation

Environment and natural protection

Creativity and culture

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Data-limite para a apresentação de candidaturas

Prazo de candidatura: 08/08/2025 23:59

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