Discover traditional masonry techniques !

Activity description

The city of Nomeny needs you to help it protect and enhance its historical and cultural heritage! For six years already, the inhabitants of Nomeny welcome volunteers every summer: they have already intervened on the ruins of the castle of Nomeny so that this place becomes a real space of life and meetings on a local scale. In 2020 and 2021, the volunteers worked on the maintenance of the doors and windows of the Church of Saint-Etienne de Nomeny, classified Historical Monument. For two years, the volunteers have been restoring an old wall on the edge of the castle. Objective for this year: to finalize the works, but also to create mechanisms of valorization and historical mediation of the town's heritage ! Accompanied by a professional heritage mason, this site will be an opportunity for you to discover (or deepen) traditional masonry techniques.

Accommodation, food and transport arrangements

You will be accommodated in tents. Do not forget your sleeping bags and mattresses! Toilets, showers and a kitchen will be provided by the town hall, close to the camp. The volunteers, who will be actors and actresses of their stay, will each participate in the daily tasks (shopping, cooking, storage and cleaning ...), the organization of the rotation will be done with the animation team, which is there to ensure the smooth running. The objective is to gain autonomy and that everyone acts individually to allow a good collective functioning.

Training during the activity

No need for technical skills to register on this project: everyone is welcome ! In addition to this restoration, we count on you to participate in the enhancement of the old castle of Nomeny. Artistic creations, explanatory panels, use of digital technology... it’s up to you! A group of young people from the city will be there to help you.

Participant profile

Basic English skills will be needed for you to communicate with your team. Motivation statement should be written in English

Activity dates

A total of 2 week(s) during the period 06/07/2024 to 20/07/2024

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Activity location

Château de Nomeny, 54610 Nomeny France

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 Teams volunteering

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Looking for participants from

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Greece, Spain, Finland, France, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, North Macedonia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, Türkiye, Ukraine

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Activity topics

Citizenship and democratic participation

Creativity and culture

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Deadline for applications

Application deadline: 05/07/2024

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