Building Bridges Through Heritage and Sustainability
Etudes et Chantiers
Vezin le Coquet, France
Description
This volunteer project unites 12 European participants in a heritage restoration chantier in Ille-et-Vilaine from July 3 to july 28. Over three weeks, the group will work on restoring historic buildings, focusing on masonry work on an old wall, guided by a professional technical leader. The mission emphasizes the importance of preserving cultural heritage through hands-on restoration. It also promotes ecological transition by encouraging volunteers to adopt sustainable practices, such as reducing air travel and supporting local consumption, fostering a more eco-responsible approach to collective life. The project values the strength of community life, emphasizing teamwork, shared experiences, and cultural exchange with local residents. Alongside work, volunteers will have time for regional exploration, enriching their understanding of local heritage and fostering meaningful connections within the group and the community.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
The volunteers will sleep in a dormitory at a gîte and will have a shared budget for food and collective living expenses, in addition to individual pocket money.
Training during the activity
No training - short term
Participant profile
18 - 30 years old Being a volunteer requires commitment, sense of responsability, open minded, motivation and availability during all the project.The volunteers will have to deal with a mixed group of different nationalities and create relationships with local communities. Also, the volunteer have to be interested by french language and culture, and be able to do physical outside work
Activity dates
From 01/07/2026 to 28/07/2026
Activity location
1 allée de l'enclos, Vezin le Coquet, France
Activity type
Volunteering teams
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, French Polynesia, French Southern and Antarctic Territories, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine
Activity topics
Citizenship and democratic participation
Environment and natural protection
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 05/06/2026 00:00
Project code
2025-1-FR02-ESC51-VTJ-000345942