SOLIDARITÉS JEUNESSES 2015 INTERNATIONAL WORKCAMPS

WHO ARE WE

Solidarités Jeunesses (SJ) is an association of a movement for informal education which values voluntary commitment, strong political will, and social solidarity as its core principles. Our course of actions is influenced by our ideal vision of a society in which progress is social, respect for human beings and the environment is a fundamental and shared value, and the freedom to choose, to dream, and to resist is innate and encouraged by all. Our activities are organised for all, regardless of gender, social and cultural background, or nationality. Since its creation, SJ participates in the construction and maintenance of peace by promoting intercultural and international social connections here in France and abroad. SJ works through participative pedagogy which supports initiative and personal commitment and combines the skills and intelligences of all our volunteers and employees.

Solidarités Jeunesses is composed of one National Secretary based in Paris, seven Regional Delegations, and two partner associations. Our delegations host volunteers from France and from all around the world for short or long periods of time all year round. Furthermore, those delegations and partners host and provide assistance to young people with fewer opportunities, as part of our efforts for inclusion and solidarity. All of our delegations and partners are situated in unique environments, such as castles, former camp-sites, isolated villages in the heart of mountains, and former factories. These places have all been renovated thanks to the work of our short- and long-term volunteers, workers and permanent staff.

SJ has been working in partnership within national and international networks (Cotravaux, CNAJEP, CCIVS, NVDA and the Alliance) for decades.

CONTACTS

National Secretary Address

Matina Deligianni (National Delegate)Kristine Roke (International Workcamp Coordinator)Elodie Caille (Incoming Officer)Adriana Forget (Outgoing Officer)Eric Palange and Thibaut Largeron (Inclusion Coordinators)Anne Poyol (European Projets Coordinator)Sergio Crimi (EVS Coordinator)Agathe Décarsin (Training Officer)Julia Martin (Secretariat)

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7 REGIONAL DELEGATIONS

ASSOCIATION VIR'VOLT - SOLIDARITES JEUNESSES ILE DE FRANCE

In partnership with other organisations since 1995, Vir'Volt boosts the dynamic of international workcamps for young volunteers in urban and rural areas of Ile-de-France. Since 2007, Vir'Volt has moved to La Ferté-sous-Jouarre (in the North East of the Seine-et-Marne region), to a former camp-ground in order to participate in local cultural and social activities.

ASSOCIATION BEAUMOTTE - SOLIDARITES JEUNESSES FRANCHE-COMTE

The Beaumotte Center association was created in 1979 on the site of an old factory on the banks of the "Onion" river. It is located in the village of Beaumotte-Aubertans, a village of 391 inhabitants. The nearest towns are Vesoul (25 Km) and Besançon (30 Km). The association provides a place of respite for those in difficulty and a training ground for people to develop and test their own abilities. The presence of international volunteers guarantees openness, tolerance of differences, and active solidarity.

ASSOCIATION RESEAU D'ENTRAIDE VOLONTAIRE - SOLIDARITES LANGUEDOC-ROUSSILLON

Founded in 1974 by a small group of locals, the REV became the Languedoc-Roussillon regional delegation of Solidarités Jeunesses national movement in 1979. The delegation is based out of two houses located in the centre of the village of Beauvoisin. The smallest house is a permanent home of volunteers, and contains two permanent offices: this is where life takes place in this community of sharing and discovery of traditions, habits, moods, dreams. Since April 2011, the REV has hosted small groups, an practice that we want to develop in order to facilitate the exchange between people from different cultures, generations and social backgrounds.

ASSOCIATION LE CRÉNEAU - SOLIDARITES JEUNESSES AUVERGNE - RHONE-ALPES

The castle of Prureaux is a welcoming place that provides opportunities for all to participate in projects and learn how to live and work together in spite of linguistic, socio-cultural, socio-economic difference and prejudices existing in society. This is an opportunity for people from near and far to share the experience of collective living. The diversity of the inhabitants of the castle is culturally enriching and teaches people how to live together, exchange their customs and traditions, and live in respect and tolerance.

ASSOCIATION LES BATELEURS - SOLIDARITES JEUNESSES POITOU-CHARENTES

Solidarités Jeunesses Poitou-Charentes is an active member of the Solidarités Jeunesses movement. La Maison des Bateleurs, which opened 16 years ago in Montendre, organises around 15 international workcamps in the region, and several other international activities year long.

ASSOCIATION VILLAGES DES JEUNES – SOLIDARITES JEUNESSES PROVENCE-ALPES-CÔTE D'AZUR

Villages des Jeunes, regional delegation of Solidarités Jeunesses in the Provence Alpes Côte d’Azur region works towards the social integration and participation of all its volunteers, in particular by helping the socially disadvantaged locally, nationally and internationally. Its objective is to allow people from different social and cultural situations to work together to complete projects beneficial to the community. The association runs two international hosting centres: the Faï farm and the hamlet of Vaunières. From these two locations, the association runs various types of activities (workcamps for disadvantaged people and volunteers, hosting events promoting social and international exchange...) which bring together people of different nationalities and cultures (volunteers, families, holiday makers) through group projects (decorating buildings, environmental work, hospitality work, cultural activities, raising awareness about key issues in the environment). These projects can be both social and professional (such as vocational training, restoring abandoned

buildings, preserving the buildings and the environment and thus the heritage of these places, supporting local projects and stimulating local social activities).Vaunières is a village at an altitude of 1200 meters, rebuilt by thousands of young people over 35 years. It was once an isolated hamlet in a valley of the Alps, but now it is an international meeting place.

Abandoned by its former inhabitants, the Faï farm was functional up until the middle of the XXth century. The landscape of this farm creates natural “organ”, and when the wind passes through these “singing mountains” it produces a beautiful sound.

ASSOCIATION CITRUS - SOLIDARITES JEUNESSES MIDI-PYRÉNÉES

The Citrus association is the Regional Delegation of Solidarités Jeunesses in Midi-Pyrenées. Citrus was established in 2002 in Toulouse, under the initiative of a group of young volunteers driven by the desire to develop volunteer projects in Midi-Pyrenées. Citrus gradually took shape in Quercy Midi Country in the Tarn-et-Garonne.

PARTNER ASSOCIATION - NEIGE ET MERVEILLES

Neige & Merveilles became a mountainside hosting and entertainment community in 1994. Since 2007, Neige & Merveilles conducts actions in favour of sustainable development, renewable energy, development of mining heritage and local history, improved reception conditions, development of entertainment and leisure practices combining heritage and respect for the environment.

SOLIDARITES JEUNESSES BRANCH IN AQUITAINE

Since 2013, international projects in arts and cultural themes are held in Dordogne. Following a very positive hosting from the local population, a branch of Solidarités Jeunesses was created in Aquitaine, in 2015. This summer international workcamps around the small heritage and environment are organised. The future Aquitaine delegation's goals are : developping workcamps and international exchanges, networking of local partners, encouraging mobility and youth engagement and developping artistic and cultural projects in this area.

PASSADOU

Passadou is an association from Lozère, created further to a will of people to act at the local level for the meeting of oneself and the other one. Passadou is thus the door which we cross to enter a world of sharing, exchanges and opening. All year round, we lead local actions: night-strolls, concerts, international workcamps, youth exchanges... We work in partnership with Solidarities Jeunesses as regards our actions with the international and wish to create a place of permanent welcome in Lozère resting on what exists in the regional delegations of Solidarities Jeunesses.

VOLUNTEERING

Volunteering is an exchange, a meeting, facilitated by someone who wants to offer their time, energy, and fresh perspective to a general interest project. Volunteering is also a welcoming community

that offers to the volunteer a valuable opportunity to learn, to experiment and to undergo personal development. Being a volunteer is not merely an activity, but a many faceted process brought about by our partner associations before, during and after the volunteer project is completed. At SJ, volunteering does not mean humanitarian aid, because we do not deal with emergency situations, but rather an intercultural exchange and apprenticeship. Voluntary service exists almost everywhere in the world and is a commitment which varies across different countries, cultures, and types of projects. Volunteering brings together diverse communities and separate entities, local associations, men, women, youths and local authorities. Volunteering is above all a personal commitment, which invites you to a deep discovery.

GENERAL CONDITION OF SJ WORKCAMPS

Group Life Most of our work camps bring together between 8 and 15 volunteers of around 5 different nationalities and with an average age of 20. The group is responsible for cooking and cleaning so volunteers are asked to bring their favorite traditional recipes! The adult camps are open to volunteers of 18 years or older and usually there is no upper age limit unless a specific partner has requested one.

Qualifications We do not ask that volunteers have any particular qualifications, but they must be motivated to help and open to experiencing life as a volunteer in a rural area along with people from diverse backgrounds. A basic knowledge of English and French is helpful.

Camp Leaders There will be two camp leaders who will accompany the group as they organize aspects of daily life at the workcamp, such as managing the budget, cooking, recreational activities etc...A technical leader for specific manual tasks is often provided by the host community in order to guide volunteers in the methods and procedures of these tasks.

Camp Language The language used by the group will be dependent on the group itself and on the capacities of each volunteer, but English and French are the most common languages on our projects.

Accommodation

Volunteers will be hosted in various types of accommodations, including but not limited to rooms provided by the local association, in tents, or in schools, depending on the project and the region.

Insurance Solidarités Jeunesses provides insurance for accidents and civil liability (accidents caused by participants, damages that result from the conduct of the insured). This insurance doesn't cover sicknesses that may occur during your stay in the workcamp.

Leisure Time Solidarités Jeunesses considers the workcamp as the environment for volunteers to experience community life. It is for this reason that volunteers organise their leisure time activities together in accordance with local conditions, group preferences and financial resources (budget planning). Opportunities may vary between visiting tourist attractions in the region, discovering the surrounding environment, and organising culture evenings with locals, etc... It is the responsibility of each volunteer to contribute to a positive and lively group dynamic!

GENERAL INFORMATION – WORKCAMPS

Type: ART – ArtRENO – RenovationCONS – ConstructionSOCI – Social

CULT – CultureENVI – Environmental TEEN – TeenageFAM – Family

Codes for the Regions:

AUV (Auvergne)IDF (Île de France)FC (Franche Comté)PC (Poitou-Charentes)AQUI (Aquitaine)

PACA (Provence Alpes Côte d'Azur)LR (Languedoc Roussillon) MP (Midi-Pyrénées) N&M (Neige & Merveilles)

Adult Work camp:

• No participation fee• Workcamps usually last 3 weeks• Age limit : 18+• Work hours: 28 to 30 hours per week (morning)• Afternoons are dedicated to cultural, non-formal education activities or leisure activities

Teenage Work camp:

• Participation fee for teens : 150.00 Euros• Medical questionnaire and parental authorisation form have to be sent to SJ a minimum of 3 weeks before the camp starts. We need original copies!!• Age Limit : 15 -17 years• Working hours: 20 to 25 hours per week (morning)• Afternoons are dedicated to cultural, informal education/recreational activities

On-Going Work camps

(Adult):

• No participation fee• SJ Delegations propose 3 workcamps for about 3 months, the volunteers and the delegation discuss the beginning and the duration of the stay together, considering the mutual capacitiesGeneral Rules:• REV : maximum stay 1 month• PACA and PC: minimum 3 weeks up to the hole period• Age Limit : 18+

Youth Exchanges:

• These projects are open to current partners who have already signed the preliminary Agreement of Partnership• APV for the group leaders of each partner country• Groups should be prepared by the group leader before the project starts• Group leaders participate in the youth exchange as co-leaders during the project

Family Work camp:

• Participation fee per child : 40 Euros• Participation fee per adult: 80 Euros • 3 Family workcamps in 2015• Duration : 1 week

• Between 3 and 8 families (6-8 kids from 4 to 15 years; and 5-7 adults) • Families are hosted in studios or collective rooms of 2 to 6 volunteers. Considering the make-up of the groups we can propose « family » rooms or « kids » rooms on one side and parents rooms on the other side of the house.• Age Limit for children : 4 – 15, there is no age limit for adults

INTERNATIONAL ADULT WORKCAMPS SOLIDARITES JEUNESSES 2015

SJ01 BOUGE TA BOGUE 14/04/15 – 23/04/15 TEEN RENO /SOC 6-8 vols 15-25Project : Installation of a space to be used as a youth center. At the heart of the project “Bouge ta Bogue” ; which is relevant to the local adolescent population and is organized by the association CITRUS, a public locale has been offered, allowing the local teenagers to create a space of their own to meet up and exchange ideas. The plans for the center will be drawn up, in advance, by the youth concerned by the project. The application, within the framework of an “international workcamp”, will enhance the project by bringing a fresh perspective and an intercultural influence.

Work : At the heart of a group comprising 8 local adolescents and 8 international volunteers, your job will, firstly, be to convert the space designated as the new youth center at Laguépie and secondly, you will be assigned the job of repainting the bedrooms of the municipal premises where you were welcomed at your arrival. You will have the opportunity to learn interesting renovation and construction techniques; using recycled materials amongst others.

Leisure activities : During the workcamp, you will have the possibility to discover the life of young people in rural France. You will also be participating in the cooking and preparation of collective meals, along with the organization of outings and the festivities celebrating the completion of the renovated venue.

Accommodation : You will be hosted in a communal center in collective bedrooms. Bring your sleeping bag along.

Location : Laguépie is located 100 km North-East of Toulouse, between Montauban and Albi

Closest train station: Laguépie (82)

Participation fee : 80€

SJ02 HIKING TRAILS 1 26/04/15 – 09/05/15 ENVI 12 vols 18+Project : L’espace Randonnée (Hiking area) of the Pays du Buëch (www.buech-rando.com) brings together five communities from communes in the Hautes Alpes around a common objective : develop, invigorate and promote non-motorised hiking activities: pedestrian, bike tourism, VTT and horse riding, for the purposes of tourism and loc-al development. In the face of extensive maintenance work required every year over the 1000 kilometres of trails, since 2010 l’espace Randonnée organises many international volunteer workcamps in partnership with the associ-ation Les Village des Jeunes (www.villagedesjeunes.org). This workcamp is an occasion for a true immersion in nature : it will allow you to discover the beautiful Hauts-Alpins countryside, its fauna and its flora. The proposed work is accessible to all but it involves walking in mountains every day to reach the site of the workcamp.

Work: This workcamp involves clearing bush from paths invaded by vegetation, cutting down trees, pruning or marking out the trails in the Rosanais sector. In this region lying next to the Drôme, the meeting of alpine and Mediterranean vegetation creates a diversity and surprisingly rich flora, whether it be in the wild or in the heart of the countryside. Every week, the group will move to different sections, a time to discover the countryside from different points of view.

Leisure: During free time, you will be able to go swimming in the Rosanais lake and in nearby rivers, carry out sporting activities and to organise international meals with the local inhabitants. During the weekends, touristic outings to discover the region may also be organised. For the enthusiasts of VTT and bike tourism, note that the session in May finishes with the “Buiscyclette”: a local sports event that takes place in a convivial and family atmosphere with numerous activities.

Accommodation: Camping

Location: Rosans (30km from Serres, 40km from Nyons, 200km from Marseille)

Closest train station: Serres

SJ03 ASPREMONT CASTLE 07/06/15 – 28/06/15 RENO 12 vols 18+Project: In 2013, the town of Aspremont, a small locality of 320 residents located in the Buëch valley (Hautes-Alpes), bought the remains of a castle overlooking the town. Soon afterwards, a small group of residents formed with the shared purpose of creating places for walking and hosting outdoor cultural events. In order to encourage the local population to take part in this project, and given the extent of the work to be completed, the town approached les Villages des Jeunes to request that an international youth workcamp be put in place. Overlooking the village, on a promontory from which can be seen the entirety of Aspremont, the castle was probably built to control the routes from Sisteron, from Gap, and from the Cabre pass. The ruins that exist recall the architecture of

the 16th century, but the first construction of the castle is thought have begun in the Middle Ages.

Work: This year's workcamp will focus on restoring one of the four original towers, which is for the most part in ruins. After having made improvements to the interior walls of the tower in order to install scaffolding, the task at hand will now be to remove stones in danger of falling and then to reintegrate them into the wall. This workcamp, completed under the instruction of an archaeological overseer will allow you to discover techniques of traditional masonry and built heritage conservation.

Leisure : Opportunities for meeting locals will be organized, and you will have the chance to take part in local events including the Aspremont village local celebration. During free time; you will be able to discover the small nearby villages and enjoy the surrounding nature with hikes, swimming and sporting activities. Sightseeing trips in the surrounding area will also be organized.

Accommodation: in tents, on a camp ground

Location: Aspremont (40 km from Sisteron, 35 km from Gap)

Closest train station: Aspres sur Buëch or Veynes Dévoluy

SJ04 CREATION OF A PICNIC AREA IN A SPECIALIZED HOSTING CENTER 15/03/15 – 04/04/15 SOC 12 vols 18+

Project: In the south of the Hautes-Alpes department, the town of Laragne is situated between the Alps mountains and the hills of Provence. In the outskirts of the town, the specialized hosting center, Soleil Ame, hosts twenty autistic residents throughout the year. During this project, you will help the educative team to build an outdoor kitchen, so that the residents can make picnics and pizzas outside, in their garden.

Work : Together with the long term volunteers of the international center « The village of Vaunières » and some of the autistic residents, you will build a little oven to cook pizzas, create tables and set up the kitchen worktops. You will thus have the possibility to create links which cross international borders as well as borders related to disabilities. You will also have time to discover Laragne, visit the region and organize outdoor activities.

Accommodation: in mobil-homes, at the camping ground of Laragne

Location: Laragne (10 km from Sisteron, 40 km from Gap)

Closest train station: Laragne

Special requirements: We are looking for very motivated volunteers, who are ready to work in a specialized hosting center with severely autistic people suffering both mental and physical disabilities.

SJ05 CLAUSONNE ABBEY 1 17/05/15 – 23/05/15 RENO 8 vols 18+SJ06 CLAUSONNE ABBEY 2 17/05/15 – 30/05/15 RENO 8 vols 18+SJ07 CLAUSONNE ABBEY 3 24/05/15 – 30/05/15 RENO 8 vols 18+Project: The Clausonne abbey is situated in the Saix, a small village in the canton of Veynes in the Hautes-Alpes. Today, only the remnants of this 12th century building are found as the abbey was destroyed, burnt, rebuilt and finally used as a farm and school in the 19th century. Clausonne remains however a remarkable site, sharing the beauty of the wildness that surrounds it : situated at 1200m of altitude, in the heart of a vast « circus » of mountains, the abbey became the route point for numerous hikers that visit the Haute vallée of Maraize. Thus, rather than letting the vegetation once again cover the ruins of Clausonne, the inhabitants of Saix founded an association 20 years ago in order to highlight this site. Progressively, thanks to numerous international workcamps that have worked there, this place lives again and is currently open from April to October. The workcamps organised at the Clausonne site are received by the hosting centre of the Faï farm, not far from there. The Faï is an extraordinary place, there you will find young people in difficulty, employees in training, professional artists or long term volunteers. We hope during your stay at the Fai that you will bring your willingness and good humour to bring the spirit of encounter to life and to work together to animate this place.

Work: The West part of the abbey was added in the 19th century, the period when the abbey was used as a livestock farm. Even if this part called « the cochonniers » was the object of a workcamp last year, it still needs to be reinforced. The first intervention permitted to secure a zone by removing the vegetation and consolidating the walls. This year, you will continue this work in order to make this zone look nicer and above all, to make it more accessible. You will repoint the masonry and strengthen it if needed. The stones will be laid out and reassembled identically. A coping will protect the walls for a better water evacuation. Moreover, a small group will work on the maintenance of the site: bush cutting, weeding...

Leisure: Situated in a remarkable natural environment, Clausonne is an exceptional place to discover the pleasures of mountain hiking and life in a rural area, with its local markets and producers. In the evenings at the

Ferme du Faï, you will be able to organise games, international meals and project movies. During the workcamp, touristic outings to discover the towns and villages of the region may also be organised and you will participate in the music festival.

Accommodation: In rooms at the Ferme du Faï

Location: Clausonne, 5km from the village of Saix, 30km from Gap, 200km from Marseille

Closest train station: Veynes Dévoluy

SJ09 THE OLERON ISLAND COLOURFUL HUTS 09/06/15 - 30/06/15 RENO 12 vols 18+Project: After many successful workcamps on the Oléron Island, the community has anew called upon the association La Maison des Bateleurs to organise an international workcamp of the restoration of two oyster-farming cabins. Organised in partnership with the association "électron libre", which aids those in the process of reintegration, the idea of the project is to allow these people to recreate a social link, beginning with the volunteers. This association organises workshops around art and manual work: tailoring clothes, decoration, painting... and varied events which create connections between the people.

Work: at the moment, the association does not have a space to allow for these meetings. You will renovate two wooden cabins, located along the canal. Taking part in wood construction works - carpentry, frame-building, and cladding - you will restore the cabins from wall to ceiling, and finish off with painting - preferably in bright and vivid colours!

Leisure activities: this very favourable geographic situation will allow you to enjoy walks on the island and along the beaches, and to swim in the ocean. Social gatherings with the inhabitants and the members of the association will be arranged as well.

Accommodation: collective, indoor

Location: Château d'Oléron, Charente-Maritime, in the middle of the sea, 40 km from Rochefort

Closest train station: Rochefort

SJ10 LE FORT DE L'AIGUILLE 10/06/15 - 01/07/15 RENO 12 vols 18+Project: Located at the mouth of the Charente river, the peninsula of Fouras-les-Bains is home to three harbours and five beaches. For its first workcamp, the municipality has contacted the association Solidarités Jeunesses to renovate a part of the Fort de l'Aiguille. This fort is a redoubt, a fortification system built by the French military engineer Vauban. The redoubt protected Fouras from a potential enemy sea invasion.

Work: the restoration of a part of the fort's main facade will be done in three stages. You will help the technical leader to remove plants from the facade, and to remove and replace the chalk mortar joints between the stones. Other works of traditional masonry are planned, such as redoing the stone coping (top layer of the wall) and stone-cutting.

Leisure activities: if you like the beach, seagulls and shells, you can spend every free minute enjoying them! You can also visit the Aix Island by boat, a small car-free island in the middle of the ocean. As it is a popular sea-side resort, June also provides the chance for participation in summer events like the Nuit des Carrelets and the local music festival.

Accommodation: collective, indoor, in Fouras

Location: Fouras-les-Bains, Charente-Maritime, 30 km from La Rochelle

Closest train station: Rochefort

SJ11 VIR'VOLT FESTIVAL # 6 14/06/15 – 01/07/15 CULT 12 vols 18+Project: For the sixth consecutive year, the association Vir'Volt and its partners are organising the Vir'Volt Festival (27-28 June), an artistic inter-cultural event designed to vitalise the local community. Through live-music performances and other activities the festival provides a platform for meetings and cultural exchange between volunteers (both local and international), artists and the general public.

Work: As a volunteer you will alternate between two kinds of workshop: one focussed on designing and creating decorations for the venue, the other taking place in a recording studio with the aim of preparing a musical performance to be delivered during the festival. In order to promote the festival, volunteers will give musical and theatrical performances in the town, and during the festival itself they will play the role of the offbeat police, our very

own international guardians of the peace!

Leisure activities : Volunteers will have the chance to enjoy the association's campsite and to discover the cultural and natural heritage of a region which is home to such famous products as Champagne and Brie. Volunteers will also be able to attend a range of events in the area, such as the concerts in the kiosk, which take place in the town every Sunday throughout the month of June.

Accommodation: Volunteers will sleep in communal tents (yurts, tipis) on the association's campsite. Participants need to bring along a sleeping bag.

Location: The town of La Ferté-sous-Jouarre, 60 km East of Paris, in the Seine-et-Marne region.

Closest train station: La Ferté-sous-Jouarre

Note: This project should not be seen as a sightseeing trip to Paris. If participants wish to visit Paris, they should arrive some days before or leave some days after the dates of the summer camp.

SJ12 PALEYRAC 04/07/15 – 24/07/15 RENO 12 vols 18+Project : This project was originally put in place by the association of Solidarités Jeunesses (Aquitaine) and the commune of Buisson-de-Cadouin (which includes Paleyrac since 1974). At the crossroads of several departmental urban poles (Bergerac, Sarlat,) and the tourist attractions of the Périgord pourpre, the Périgord noir and the country of the bastides (fortified towns).

Work : you will be working to restore several aspects of the local heritage. Possible projects will include for example cleaning and restoring a small stream, or calvaries (monument topped by a cross).

Finally this freshly cleared space must be designated with beacons and road markings.

Leisure activities : during your free time, you will be able to explore various hiking paths and discover the many different leisure activities to be enjoyed in this region. This workcamp will take place during the highly animated summertime season. Every Friday night, you will be able to go to the « Night Market» (evening farmers' market) and take part in different local activities. You will also be able to take advantage of activities on the Dordogne river (canoeing, swimming, etc).

Accommodation : campground tents.

Location : Paleyrac, 4,8 km from Buisson-de-Cadouin and 32 km from Sarlat-la-Canéda, between Sarlat and Bergerac.

Closest train station : Le Buisson-de-Cadouin.

SJ13 THE LABYRINTH 04/07/15 – 25/07/15 ENVI 13 vols 18+Project : Did you already get lost in a labyrinth ? Not in this one because you will be one of the master builders. For the fourth time in a row the sociocultural center of Vergèze will host a group of international volunteers. The center is very implicated and offers a large number of various activities to the local population. The municipality is very attached to the project as well and will be on hand for a good organization.

Work : the work of the volunteers will consist in the preparation of a plot in the municipal park that will add another attraction for the inhabitants coming to enjoy themselves in the park. You will prepare the place (cleaning, leveling and lay out the course) and then plant the bushes that will form the labyrinth. A logistical help for the organization of festivities (citizen party, local festival) is also planned and will allow you to share lots of moments with the locals.

Leisure activities: through the work, but also thanks to the contact with the local population, participants will have many opportunities to discover local life in this festive period, with, for example, the local bull festival and the fire-works of July 14th. The region offers a rich variety of outdoor leisure activities: the beach, hiking, discovering the ro -man city of Nîmes, visit the mineral spring of Perrier….

Accommodation: in a room of the sociocultural center. Facilities and other spaces for collective life (cooking, meals, …) are available in the same building.

Location: Vergèze, small community of 4000 inhabitants is situated on half-way between Nîmes and Montpellier.

Closest train station : Vergèze.

SJ14 MINE OF VALLAURIA 1 05/07/15 – 18/07/15 RENO 10 vols 18+SJ38 MINE OF VALLAURIA 2 19/07/15 – 01/08/15 RENO 10 vols 18+Project: Since 1960, Neige et Merveilles association has been taking over and renovating the old buildings of Vallauria Mining Works, creating an accommodation and learning center there. After decades of working alongside the old mining site as well as the various specialists operating on the site (geologists, mineralogists, archaeologists, speleologists), the association turned its thoughts from 2009 onwards on how to enhance and capitalize on this heritage. The first step in this exercise was to carry out an inventory of the old mines and the site in its present-day context. The mining heritage of Vallauria is characterized by spectacular ancient underground mining works. The Vallauria Mining Works embodies a desire to develop activities, within the framework of a local sustainable development project, opening the site to a large public.

Work: making the mine safer by consolidating and cleaning the ground in the heart of the mine and its main tunnels. This work uses traditional construction techniques as dry stone (retaining walls, stairs). Part of the work is also to evacuate rubble using wheelbarrows along wooden duckboards. You will be supervised by a heritage restoration professional.

Leisure activities: a learning facilitator will accompany the group throughout the stay, encouraging young people to become part of a cultural dynamic, by giving them a chance to discover the findings of research carried out on the geological and mining heritage of Vallauria. Our aim is also to draw young people into a program of discovery activities, encourage all kind of initiatives and incite them to take part in sportive and cultural activities opening up opportunities for discovery, share experiences and exchange for each of them.

We can offer them the kind of things they are looking for: discovering the region’s historical and cultural heritage (national park and Vallée des Merveilles [“valley of wonders”], medieval villages), formal and informal encounters with people working in the mountains (shepherds, guides), participation in local cultural festivals, taking part in high-adrenaline sports activities (via-ferrata, assisted climbing routes, canyoning).

Accommodation: Inside a building, bedroom for six people with sanitary facilities. Please bring a sleeping bag or bed linen.

Location: Tende, situated 80 km away from Nice, 50 km from Monaco

Closest train station : Tende Airport: Nice

SJ15 INSULATING FAÇADE HOTELLERIE 1 05/07/15 – 18/07/15 RENO 8 vols 18+Project: In the heart of the Hautes Alpes, the association “Les Villages des Jeunes” has been managing, livening up and renovating the reception centre of Vaunières since 1964. It is an old mountain hamlet, now a ‘springboard' place for youth and adults experiencing family, health or professional difficulties, and who need to take some time to recharge, acquire new skills and reflect on their plans. Vaunières is also a place where families, tourists and people with disabilities come on holiday to enjoy the calm of the mountains and the dynamics of the place. The workcamps that we organise at Vaunières with volunteers from all over the world allow us to strengthen the cultural diversity of our activities and to make this site open to the world, a place where people of all ages and all social and cultural backgrounds agree to meet by working together and sharing collective life. We hope that you also, a volunteer from France or abroad, will come in this spirit of encounter and working together which brings our project to life.

Work: The hosting centre consists of several buildings, including the “Hôtellerie”. During winter this house was restructured with a new apartment for permanent staff and a lodge as the result. This workcamp will give you the opportunity to step in to the part where the walls will be insulated, beginning with the east façade. The work includes placing a natural insulator, after having prepared the walls and constructed a stationary, wooden framework to hold the plaster. This workcamp will let you discover new techniques, such as traditional plastering and the use of ecological materials!

Leisure activities: Situated in a remarkable natural environment, Vaunières is an ideal place to discover the joy of hiking and life in a rural area, with its markets, people and its producers. In the evenings, you will be able to organise games, international meals or show movies. During the project, touristic outings to discover the towns and villages of the region may also be organised.

Accommodation in tents, all facilities available on site

Location: Vaunières (7 km from the village of St Julien en Beauchêne, 40 km from the city of Gap)

Closest train station: Lus la Croix Haute

SJ17 CEVENNES PATHS 05/07/15 – 25/07/15 ENVI 12 vols 18+Project: L'Espinas is a small hamlet situated in Cevennes's mountains, at the heart of the Cevennes National park. It is crossed by the road of the crests which is a big way of transhumance in the direction of the Mont Lozère. The municipality of St Andéol de Clerguemort acquired the hamlet, then abandoned and in ruin, twenty years ago. By now, it is a place of life and exchanges where there is a local bar and a training place for dry stone walling. The hamlet welcomed two workcamps last years, to work for clearing a ruin, the making of dry stone walling, and the creation of a chestnut path. This year, the municipality with the local associations, wish to concentrate on the repair and the arrangement of pedestrian paths on the municipality of St Andéol de Clerguemort. This workcamp is co-organised with the association Passadou.

Work : You will thus work on the arrangement of paths on the themes of the orchard of sweet chestnut tree and some dry stone walls. You will make some clearing, the cleaning, and you will be asked to make benches, banisters and wooden games for every public. Leisure activities : You can use your leisure time to discover the natural resources and locals traditions of Cevennes and the Mont Lozère, make some hikes, participate in local events, swim in the Luech (a little river), visit the open markets...Location : L'Espinas, St Andéol de Clerguemort, 40km of Alès, 40km of FloracAccommodation : in tents, at l'Espinas

Closest train station : Génolhac

SJ18 TAVEL 05/07/15 – 26/07/15 RENO 13 vols 18+Project : Tavel, a village in the department of Gard with rich traditions and an important wine culture, will host a group of international volunteers for the first time. You will help to restore a stone wall in a traditional technique in the center of the village that is very animated in this time of year (local festival, Avignon’s theater festival).

Work : the work of the volunteers will consist in the restoration of dry stone walls in a traditional technique that is typical for the region. These walls are surrounding a large place that you will also work on (cleaning and clearing) in order to allow the local people to use it. A logistical help for the organization of local festivities is also planned and will allow you to share lots of moments with the locals.

Leisure activities: through the work, but also thanks to the contact with the local population, participants will have many opportunities to discover local life in this festive period. The region offers a rich variety of outdoor leisure activities: hiking, the public swimming pool, discovering the vineyards and the city of Avignon…

Accommodation: in the local sports hall. Facilities and other spaces for collective life (cooking, meals, …) are available in the same building.

Location : Tavel, village of 1800 inhabitants, is located between Orange and Avignon.

Closest train station : Avignon: City station at 15 km, TGV station at 18 km.

SJ20 SAINT YORRE 07/07/15 – 28/07/15 RENO-ENVI 12 vols 18+Project: The city of Saint-Yorre is known for its natural springs. The city has recently bought the park of Larbaud where one of these spring flows. Local authorities invite internationals volunteers to help them to renovate this park in order to enhance this park for local populations and transform it as a nice place to stroll in.

Work: During the workcamp, you will work at the environmental clearing of the park (clearing weeds for instance) around the lac of the park and around the canals banks. Your job will also consist in restoring some constructions: walls and bridges.

Each year a celebration is organised in order to give a chance to local inhabitant to meet the international volunteers who contributed to the restoration of the park, if you want you can participate in the organisation of this event.

Leisure: This project allows you to discover the region (Vichy, Moulins); to visit sightseeing places and to meet local populations and the local youth. Of course, you will be invited at local festivities.

Accommodation: in a municipal building in the park.

Location: Saint-Yorre (Allier) to 8 km to Vichy

Closest train station: Vichy

SJ21 HIKING PATHS IN THE BOURBONNAIS COUNTRYSIDE 08/07/15 – 28/07/15 RENO/ENV 12vols 18+Project: Local authorities from the Bocage Bourbonnais are engaged in policies of animation and promotion of their territory. it organises a workcamp each year in order to give a chance to volunteers to explore the beautiful region that has given birth to the Bourbon dynasty (king of France XVI – XIX centuries). In this perspective, local authorities have decided to renovate the signs of hiking paths of several constituencies.

Work: You will start your project with the observation of renovation needs at the chosen hiking paths (orientation, use of the maps). Then, you will work on the necessary works in order to improve the sign system: reparation of the signs that already exist (carpentery, paint, cut the plants to clean the path) and installation of new signs (engraving, paint, fixing).

Leisure activities: You will have an opportunity to visit the region and explore its culture (Jardin de Tivoli, Foire Médiévale de Souvigny, historical heritage of the region...). You will also have the opportunity to be involved in the organisation of a guided walk. A mini-bus will be provided for your trips.

Accommodation: in tents, at a camping next to a pond of Vieure.

Location: Vieure 40km to the west from Moulins sur Allier

Closest train station: Moulins sur Allier

SJ22 LABASTIDE SAINT GEORGES 08/07/15– 29/07/15 RENO 15 vols 18+ Project : This is the first workcamp to take place in Labastide-Saint-Georges Albias. This lovely village was built in the 13th century, in the heart of the “Cocagne land”, where pastels used to be grown and used by many artists such as Ingres. You'll be welcomed by a dynamic and motivated municipal team, as well as by friendly inhabitants who will act as your village guides, helping you to discover its heritage, its park on the river bank, and its summer events.

Work: The work will consist of renovating the stone wall of the cemetery. You will learn how to build a stone wall, including replacing stones and sealing gaps. Work will also consist of clearing grass from sections of the wall. A group of enthusiastic former masons will help you complete these tasks.

Leisure activities: You will be able to take part in summertime events, and enjoy natural and cultural local heritage sites. Popular options include hiking, canoeing, and cycling. You can pay a visit to Lavaur, Albi and other famous locations nearby. Meetings can be organized with the local associations, such as a word-famous Buddhist monastery, the leisure center, the elders organization, a local bee-keeper or apple producers...You will have the chance to create an interactive presentation of your country of origin. Sharing with the locals is an important part of this experience.

Accommodation: in tents in the local rugby stadium, with access to a kitchen, toilets and showers.

Location: Labastide-Saint-Georges, between Toulouse and Albi.

Closest train station: Lavaur

SJ23 BIÈS SOCIAL FARM : A PLACE FOR UTOPIA 08/07/15 – 29/07/15 RENO/ENV/SOC 10 vols 18+Project : This project marks the sixth collaboration between the Association of Biès Farm and Citrus. The association, "A Place for Utopia", is open throughout the year for people in difficulty (single women, disabled people, solidarity camping ...). The colourful and dynamic local team will be happy to share with you their values and their cooking, prepared using the farm's products. Because sign language being is spoken by "Place for Utopia" team, this project is ideal for those who are hearing impaired or deaf.

Work: This project will focus on the interior of a large room of the 13th century farmhouse. You will remove the sealing from its stone walls, reseal the freshly cleaned wall, and participate in various projects in this building, which will become a venue for concerts, conferences, meetings etc. You will actively participate in cooking meals with the hostess for the rest of the group and members of the association. You will gather vegetables and fruits from the garden, as well as sharing gardening tasks. You will have the support of several volunteers of the association and share your work with the association members and beneficiaries. Working time= full days (9- 16h).

Leisure activities: An exceptional view on the Pyrenées and the nearby sites such as the Black Mountain, the Canal du Midi and St Ironwood Lake make this location a good introduction to the Lauragais region. Time spent with the members of the association will be an integral part of the project. You will also have plenty of time to explore the beautiful surrounding areas, a short distance from the Ariège and the Pyrenées.

Accommodation: You will stay in a dormitory in the main house on the farm.

Location: Mourvilles-Hautes is located 50 km South-East from Toulouse.

Closest train station : Villefranche-De-Lauragais

SJ24 MONTGUYON PRESBYTERY 09/07/15 – 30/07/15 RENO 12 vols 18+Project: the community of Montguyon has a rich cultural history, including a castle and a church that are classified as historic monuments. This village has already welcomed several workcamps to restore the exterior facade of the presbytery next to the church. This site is regularly used by the religious community as a place of work, to host pilgrims on the path of St Jacques de Compostelle, scouts and youth groups, give refuge to people in difficulty and to welcome local activities and events. This community and its members have a great deal of experience in welcoming international visitors as they have been welcoming global artists for the last 30 years as a part of Mondiofolk, a festival of traditional songs and dances from around the world.

Work: this workcamp is dedicated to the continuation of its predecessors’ efforts. The workcamp will ask you to remove and replace the chalk mortar joints between the stones of a part of the exterior walls, in order to reinforce and re-embellish the building. A technical expert who will introduce you to traditional restoration techniques will accompany all work.

Leisure activities: you can enjoy the recreation area of the Lake of Beau Vallon: the well-maintained beach, pedal-boats and canoes await you! The fascinating local history of Montguyon is exemplified by a castle, stable and ramparts, as well as a dolmen, an ancient, single-chambered tomb, which is also known as the “covered alley of mad stones”. During the summer events, such as nightly markets, you will be able to participate in the organization of nighttime happenings, giving you the opportunity to meet the locals and taste regional specialties. Excursions to nearby towns, large cities such as Bordeaux and Angouleme, or day trips to the ocean can all be arranged. Cognac and St. Emilion, towns well-known for their wine-making traditions, are also quite close.

Accommodation: In the presbytery

Location: Montguyon, Charente-Maritime, between Bordeaux and Angoulême

Closest train station: Montendre

SJ25 THE CHURCH OF PUYRAVAULT 10/07/15 – 31/07/15 RENO 12 vols 18+Project: after the successful hosting of an international workcamp in 2006, the community of Puyravault has anew asked the association Solidarités Jeunesses to invite international volunteers. This community, close to the marsh Marais Poitevin, fondly remembers the enriching experiences of the 2006 workcamp. In an effort to revive this exciting dynamic in its community, the municipality hopes the organization of the workcamp will allow locals and workcamp participants alike to invest themselves in this project and to thus be able to exchange and form connections.

Work: you will take part in the restoration of a wall of the village church. Techniques of traditional masonry will be taught to you in the process of removing and replacing the chalk mortar joints between the wall stones. A technical leader will be with you during the work times, introducing you to techniques passed through the generations. You will paint and refurbish the local community hall and other outdoor features.

Leisure activities: You will enjoy local summer events offered by the community. You will also have the opportunity to discover the region, the Marais Poitevin, sightsee in La Rochelle, swim in the Atlantic ocean, but above all to get to know and share time with the local population.

Accommodation: collective, indoor, in a classroom of the village's primary school

Location: Puyravault, Charente Maritime, 30 km from La Rochelle

Closest train station: Surgères

SJ26 WELLS AND POND: THE WATER OF MONTLIEU 10/07/15 - 31/07/15 RENO 12 vols 18+Project: Montlieu la Garde is a village in the region “Saintonge boisée” which regularly hosts international workcamps. Reputed for its ecological museum, the Maison de la Forêt (Forest House) that makes the local natural richness more accessible to the public by organizing hiking tours, exhibitions and events, Montlieu-La-Garde is an ideal place to welcome you! Excited by the commitment and engagement of international volunteers, the municipality wishes to organize another international workcamp, which has become indispensable for international encounters and exchanges.

The village envisages work on the beautification of the town hall’s square. Due to the lack of maintenance, a rich cultural heritage has been forgotten, and is just waiting to be brought back into the spotlight!

Work: you will work on the refurbishment of a part of the town hall’s square. You will take part in the restoration of a water basin, of two wells and a wall as well as in the improvement of the stairs. You will have the chance to work with stone, undertake works of traditional limestone masonry as well as carry out small painting and landscaping tasks. A municipal technical employee will coordinate the work time and assist you on the planned work.

Leisure activities: Montlieu la Garde is situated in between two large cities: Bordeaux and Angoulême, and not far from St Emilion and Cognac, landmarks for French wine-making tradition. Between visits to the swimming pool, discovering the region and walks along the Voie Verte, you will share many memorable encounters with the local population. Outside working times, you will also take part in summer events: the national holiday, the traditional medieval festival and also visits of local food producers, tasting their specialties.

Accommodation: in a house of the village

Location: Montlieu-la-Garde, Charente Maritime, between Bordeaux and Angoulême

Closest train station: Montendre

SJ27 PINSON MOUND REDOUBT 11/07/15– 01/08/15 RENO 16 vols 18+(dates to be confirmed in April)

Project: The Pinson Mound Redoubt is a military fortification dating from the late 19th century. The redoubt is located at the top of a small hill in the middle of a 110 hectare regional park. International summer camps here contribute to the restoration and renovation of the fort, with the aim of opening it to the public (especially for heritage days in September). During the project volunteers may also be interested in learning about the redoubt's history, as well as the Pinson Mound regional development project.

Work: This year volunteers will continue to restore the fort's surrounding wall. Initial work will be carried out by local young people in April in order to prepare the area for the summer work camp. As a volunteer in this camp you will work with these local youngsters to clean and reinforce the stones of the upper part of the wall.

Leisure activities: This summer camp is organised in conjunction with four neighbouring towns, the goal being to encourage local young people to engage with the camp's activities. As such you will be able to take part in cultural outings and social exchanges organised with local partner associations. Other free-time activities will be organized collectively, depending on the wishes of the group and the available budget.

Accommodation: You will sleep on inflatable mattresses in school dormitories. Participants need to bring along a sleeping bag.

Location: The town of Montmagny, located 15 km North of Paris.

Closest train station: Deuil-Montmagny.

Observations: This project should not be seen as a sightseeing trip to Paris. If participants wish to visit Paris, they should arrive some days before or leave some days after the dates of the summer camp.

SJ29 COMMUNITY OF THE COMMUNES OF VALLÉE DE L'HOMME 11/07/15 – 31/07/15 ENVI 12 vols 18+Project : This project was originally put in place by the association of Solidarités Jeunesses (Aquitaine) and the commune of Bugue. This commune is situated in the Périgord Noir, on the shores of the Vézère, near its junction with the Dordogne. The nearby Eyzies-de-Tayac/Sireuil are characterized by a troglodyte architecture, an exceptional, natural environment, a rich prehistoric local heritage, with ornate caves such as the Font de Gaume which make this village a global capital or prehistory.

Work : you will work on the clearing and road marking of 150 km hiking paths throughout the communes of Eyzies, du Bugue, Campagne, Saint Cirq and Saint Chamassy. This workcamp is the first of many of this kind.

Leisure activities : during your free time, you can visit the many prehistoric caves, visit the international Pole of Prehistory, the museum of prehistory, the Périgord Noir aquiarium, etc. This workcamp will take place during the highly animated summertime season. At the heart of Périgord Noir, you will be able to enjoy the unique charm of the troglodyte villages of the Dordogne. Water activities (Dordogne, Vézère, Céou) such as canoe trips, swimming, and barge trips will also be available to you.

Accommodation : in houses, in the Sireuil accommodation center.

Location : between the communes of Eyzies and Bugue. 17 km from Sarlat-la-Canéda.

Closest train station : Bugue and Eyzies.

SJ30 LESDIGUIERES CASTLE 12/07/15 – 01/08/15 RENO 12 vols 18+Project: At the foot of the Massif du Dévoluy, in the Hautes-Alpes, stand the remains of the castle of Lesdiguières, at the entrance of a hamlet of the same name, in the district of Glaizil. This castle was built in the 16th century by François de Bonne, the future duke of Lesdiguières and the last constable of France. Only the ruins of the old chapel, the towers, and broken down sections of the walls can be found at the site of this once-grand castle, ranked as a French national historic monument. The general council of the owners of the site, and the association of Lesdiguières, have decided to preserve this element of local history and to bring it back to life. It is with this effort in mind that, since 2010, a dynamic partnership has formed with Les Villages des Jeunes to organize an international youth workcamp each year.Work: In 2013, a field program focused on repairing a section of the surrounding wall took place. Since last year, we work with the improvements of the walls of the old stables. These improvements will take place under the supervision of an archaeological overseer and will give you the opportunity to discover techniques of traditional masonry. Please be aware that the work may be physical as you sometimes have to carry big stones!Leisure activities: You will be able to organize hikes, swimming trips, sports and games, and sightseeing tours in the surrounding areas. During your free time, you will also be able to organize events with locals such as international meals, joint workcamp days, parties, festivities…Accommodation: in tents on the St. Firmin campgroundsLocation: Lesdiguières, district of Glaizil (30km from Gap)Closest train station: Gap

SJ31 LALINDE CANAL BASIN 12/07/15 – 01/08/15 RENO 12 vols 18+Projet : This project was originally put in place by the association of Solidarités Jeunesses (Aquitaine) and the commune of Lalinde. An old fortified town (12th century) which today includes some 3000 inhabitants. Lalinde is located south of the department of Dordogne, in Périgord pourpre, and is characterized by its canals (19th century) which runs alongside the rivers of the Dordogne from east to west.

Work : you will work to restore the basin of the canal, located in the heart of the village. This will include the renovation of the stones surrounding the basin. The goal is to carry out a masonry project, cutting and cleaning the stones.

Leisure activities : during free time, you will be able to walk along the Lalinde canal, and explore the various hiking paths and the magnificent countryside of the Dordogne. This workcamp will take place during the highly animated summertime season. From the 20th to the 21st of July, you will attend the traditional music festival, known as the « tradigordines ». You will also be able to take advantage of the Dordogne river (canoeing, swimming, etc) and outdoor activities provided by the municipal campground (pool, mountain biking...). Numerous cultural sites (castles, Roman churches, etc) in the surrounding area and a contemporary art exhibit, with its artists collective, on the campground, may also satisfy your cultural curiosity.

Accommodation : campground tents, along the shores of the Dordogne.

Location : Lalinde is 25 km from Bergerac and 50 km from Sarlat-la-Canéda and from Périgueux.

Closest train station : Lalinde.

SJ32 WATER AND STONES, MEMORY OF SEPTFONDS 2 15/07/15 – 05/08/15 RENO /ENV 15 vols 18+

Project : Septfonds, named after its seven sources, has hosted Citrus for three years. This year marks the beginning of a new international workcamp, designed to maintain the strong link between the association and the village and to maintain local tourist attractions. Located in the department of Tarn-et-Garonne, famous for its stones construction and straw handicrafts, Septfonds has a rich and complex local heritage, shaped by the hands and the memory of local men and women. In the 19th Century it was the birthplace of the straw hat, the invention and manufacture of which invention caused the city to flourish. The Second World War also left a mark on the village, with the thousands of Spanish, Polish and Jewish people deported to its detention camp. The whole village, as well as its memorials, have been built with Septfonds stone, extracted during the war from dozens of quarries. In 2014, strong bonds of friendship were created between the international volunteers, the technical leaders and the locals.

Work : This year work will mainly concern these stones, which are the remaining witnesses of Septfonds' history. The group will continue the work started last year by focusing on the quarrier path (clearing brushwood, building up the path) and the restoration of many dry-stone walls. Thanks to this work, those elements will become part of

a historical tourist trail. You will be welcomes by a municipal employee, and by volunteers of an association specialized in the building of dry-stone walls.

Leisure activities : Beside the working time, volunteers may explore the many attractions Septfonds has to offer (dolmens, chapel, commemoration places, ancient straw hat factories). They will enjoy meeting the welcoming locals and associations. They will have the opportunity to wander through the streets of beautiful medieval villages such as Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val, Bruniquel, Penne or to visit Montauban, home town of the great neo-classical painter Ingres. In this wonderful region, canoeing, hiking or bathing in rivers will be included in possible free-time activities.

Accommodation : at the stadium premises, with all available facilities.

Location : Septfonds is located 90 km North-East of Toulouse, between Montauban and Cahors

Closest train station : Caussade (in the department of Tarn-et-Garonne, 82300)

SJ33 VILLEFRANCHE DE ROUERGUE 15/07/15 – 05/08/15 ENV 10vols 18+Project : This project marks the first collaboration between Villefranche-de-Rouergue and Citrus. The New City of the Middle Ages, built in 1252, Villefranche de Rouergue is in the center of a triangle formed by Albi , Cahors and Rodez. With a rich architectural heritage, the town has preserved the originality of its medieval urban plan, its strong commercial tradition and its fragrant markets with a great diversity of local products. It is here that one sees the town's southern influences: the roofs of the city are done Roman tiles, this is no longer the Massif Central, but already the Midi from Toulouse. This ancient fortified town has a wealth of cultural activity and activities provided by numerous local organizations.

Work: This project will involve clearing a space surrounding the aerodrome of Villefranche. Walkers enjoy exploring this attraction but do not have access to a secure path . This is where you come in: work will include removing weeds, trees and bushes to create a trail for walkers. Other existing roads may be cleared according to the progress of work on the aerodrome site. You will be accompanied on this mission by three municipal employees. The second part of the project is more culturally focused. The pool of Villefranche erects the largest slide in Europe on July 18th and 4 people in your group will be asked to ensure the safety of children taking part in pool activities. Lastly, your group will participate in the organization of the city's night market taking place on July 27th , setting up tables, serving diners, and when the event is finished, helping clear the site.

Leisure activities: During free time you can take part in summer festivities such as "The place is yours " ( ...), a Dj set, and activities organized at the pool, local farmers markets, and concerts. You will have the opportunity to enjoy the Aveyron river, located a few kilometers away, where you can swim or canoe. You are encouraged to explore the local natural and cultural heritage of the area, including hiking, swimming canoeing, and enjoying city tours and museums, as well as visiting Najac and other remarkable sites nearby. Exchanges can be arranged with local associations for interactive discovery of your country of origin. Meetings with residents and farm tours for discovering and tasting local specialities will also be available to you.

Accommodation: in a house located 15 minutes by walking from the city center, with all the necessities and a garden.

Location: Villefranche-de-Rouergue, 135 km North-East of Toulouse, between Cahors and Rodez

Closest train station : Villefranche-de-Rouergue

SJ34 MERIGNAC WASHING PLACE 15/07/15 – 05/08/15 RENO 12 vols 18+Project: Merignac le Pin is a small town situated in Saintonge, which, for the first time is welcoming an international workcamp. This town, next to the hosting center of La Maison des Bateleurs, is very supportive of the association. Following the acquisition of a field containing a public washing place, the municipality has decided to rebuild this important piece of its national heritage.

Work: you will begin by removing the debris and ruins surrounding the site. After clearing the area, you will begin the reconstruction of the washing place. You will learn carpentry, sheathing, and construction skills. Your main activity will be woodworking, then continuing the work on the landscaping of the area. A local from Montendre will accompany you during the working period.

Leisure: you will have the opportunity to enjoy different activities with the locals like visiting the Maison des Bateleurs, the local hosting center of Soliarités Jeunesses and exploring the landmarks of the region: La Rochelle, Cognac, and St Emilion… Exchange between different delegations and other volunteers will be possible. You can also participate and involve yourself in a large number of events and meet the local population.

Accommodation: in the town hall

Location: Mérignac, Charente-Maritime, between Bordeaux and Angoulême

Closest train station: Montendre

SJ35 FREDERIQUE-FONTAINE 18/07/2015 – 08/08/2015 RENO 14 vols 18+Project : The association “Centre de Beaumotte” and the towns of “Rhin et Cherimont” have been organising workcamps together for 5 years now. This workcamp has become the not-to-be-missed event of the summer for the local inhabitants. They will be impatiently waiting to share and discover new cultures with you.

Work : You will be part of a fountain’s renovation. You will learn basic techniques of traditional masonry and will try stone working and stone cutting with professionals.

Leisure : The City, his Mayor and locals want to share a unique experience with you. Therefore, you will be able to visit many touristic places of Franche-Comté Region with locals. Depending on the weather, walking and swimming will be planned. Activities such as visiting the cities of Belfort, and Ronchamp or planning international meals will also be organised.

Accommodation : You will sleep in a community hall on camp beds in a common room. Please bring a sleeping bag.

Location : Ronchamp is 20 minutes away from Belfort

Closest train station : Belfort-Montbeliard train station

SJ36 LA CABANE DU CHARBONNIER 18/07/2015 – 08/08/2015 RENO 12 vols 18+Project : The aim of this project, organised in partnership with the town of Confracourt is to host 12 volunteers and 2 leaders in order to have a deep intercultural exchange, collective life, and a meaningful collective work. Meeting and Connecting with the locals is one of this workcamp’s goals.

Work : You will take part in renovating wood structures that were assembled to illustrate traditional wood works in the Confracourt Forest. You will work with a professional and will participate in local heritage renovation such as the “Charbonnier’s hut”.

Leisure : All activities will be organised with a town's representative and will target to discover local culture and outdoors activities. Others activities will also be planned such as an international meal, walking or swimming, visiting castles or the city of Besançon.

Accommodation : You will sleep in a community hall on camp beds or mattresses in a common room.

Location : Confracourt is situated in Haute Saône, Franche-Comté

Closest train station : Vesoul train station

SJ37 HUGIER 18/07/15 – 08/08/15 RENO 10 vols 18+Project : The association “Centre de Beaumotte” and the town of Hugier have been organising workcamps together for 2 years now. This workcamp has become the not-to-be-missed event of the Summer for Hugier local inhabitants and local association. They will be impatiently waiting to share and discover new cultures with you.

Work : You will be part of one wall renovation based on traditional masonry. You won’t need any previous experience in stonework to be able to participate in this workcamp. You must only know that work might be a bit physical.

Leisure : The town, his Mayor, local association and locals want to share a unique experience with you. Therefore, you will be able to visit many touristic places of Franche-Comté Region with locals. Depending on the weather, walking and swimming will be planned. Activities such as visiting the cities of Besançon, or planning international meals will also be organised.

Accommodation : You will sleep in a common room in the center of the village on camp beds. Kitchen is separated of the sleeping room. Please bring a sleeping bag.

Location : Hugier is 20 minutes away from Besançon Franche-Comet TGV

Closest train station: Besançon TGV

SJ39 LA MINE ET LA TERRE EN BOCAGE SUD 19/07/15 – 09/08/15 RENO 12 vols 18+Project: The local region of Bocage Sud (25 km from Moulins) has been proposing workcamps for many years. These workcamps allow volunteers to discover the region and their inhabitants ! The warmth and enthusiasm of the local inhabitants is a constant characteristic of these workcamps, so that this year two workcamps are organised.

Habitants of Saint – Hilaire and Noyant d`Allier are eagerly waiting each year to meet new volunteers in order to share amazing moments with them.

Work: Concerning Noyant d'Allier, it is a village where an important Asian community is living. You will work there on the renovation of the Mine museum (maintenance of pieces of the museum) as well as the restoration of the doors of the church.

Then, you will work on the restoration of an Bread Oven which was discovered at Saint-Hilaire during the international workcamp last year. One part of the work will be the restoration of the wall of the guildhall.

Leisure time: This workcamp allows you to meet young people of the region and discover the contryside lifestyle but also to visit touristic places. A mini-bus will be provided for your trips.

Accommodation: in the village common room of Saint-Hilaire and then the one of Noyant.

Location: Saint-Hilaire and Noyant d’Allier (Allier), 25km from Moulins-sur-Allier

Closest train station: Moulins-sur-Allier

SJ43 MORLHON-LE-HAUT: THE PERIE BRIDGE, FINAL STEP 22/07/15 – 12/08/15 RENO 10 vols 18+Project : Morlhon-Le-Haut is a little village perched on a hill surrounded with woods. It offers a beautiful view over the little medieval and fortified city of Villefranche de Rouergue. This project focuses on the renovation of a little stone bridge spanning a stream in the woods. It is located in a small valley that sheltered a lot of human activities : mills, smithies, mines etc... The bridge was almost destroyed by a rise of the river some fifty years ago. This project is the third collaboration between Citrus and the municipality of Morlhon-Le-Haut.

Work : Your task will consist of the last part of the bridge restoration. You will be working in a beautiful natural place to finish the second arch of the bridge. To do this, you will be placing stones on the bridge to build small stone security walls and path. The final part of the project will consist of cleaning pedestrian paths that pass through the bridge and setting up picnic tables and signs. Your technical leader is an enthusiastic municipal employee who will help you learn traditional masonry. Be ready to work hard and carry big heavy stones.

Leisure activities : Aside from working time you will have the opportunity to discover the North-West part of the province of Aveyron, which contains many remarkable natural sites, as well as an important architectural heritage, including fortified towns, castles and abbeys. On the second weekend you will be invited to take part in the local traditional festival in which the local youth offer flowers to each household in the village! There will be many other activities in this celebration and of course all along the project you will meet the inhabitants who will be very pleased to tell you stories of their village. They can not wait to meet you and hear about your story and culture.

Accommodation : Dormitory in the village hall with all available facilities

Location : Morlhon le Haut is located 135 km North-East of Toulouse, between Cahors and Rodez.

Closest train station : Villefranche-de-Rouergue

SJ45 SOUVIGNY – MEDIEVAL FAIR 25/07/15 – 14/08/15 CULT 12 vols 18+Project: For the 21st year in a row, the association Souvigny Grand Site proposes to a group of volunteers to get involve in carrying out a remarkable one-week medieval event. This event hosts more than 30 000 visitors each year.

Work: The team of volunteers will take part in the preparation, as well as in the daily animation of several stands. At the end of the week, volunteers will help in clearing the location.

This year the association is also going to work on gathering testimonies and anecdotes about the Fair, in order to compile them on paper and give birth to the first issue of the “Gazette de la Foire”.

A very intense working week is waiting for you punctuated by great meetings. This workcamp is a challenging experience which requires each volunteer to be really motivated all along the week.

Leisure activities: tours of the region, which include tours in the nearby cities, museums, etc. The event planners will support you in moving around.

Accommodation: interior, in a dormitory in Souvigny

Location: Souvigny (Allier), 10 kms away from Moulins-sur-Allier

Closest train station: Moulins-sur-Allier

SJ46 THE LITTLE WAY TO SCHOOL 25/07/15 – 15/08/15 RENO 15 Vols 18+Project: Following several workcamps organized by the association Vir'Volt in La Ferté-Alais between 2003 and 2006 and in 2013 and 2014, the town council has once again asked the association to develop an international workcamp. This year, you will repair a way to the school.

Work: According to the specification that was discussed with the municipality, you will make stairs and repair the path. The work will include also the cleaning, cutting and collecting the dry branches, leaves and grass of the area.

Leisure activities: Volunteers will have the opportunity to meet the local population and to explore their surroundings. Nearly, there is a regional natural park called Gâtinais, an educational farm and an aerodrome. You will also be able to take advantage of events taking place in the local community such as concerts or canoing. Volunteers will be able to organize their own collective activities depending on their wishes and the available budget.

Accommodation: In tents in the town campsite. Please bring along a sleeping bag.

Location: The town La Ferté-Alais is located 50 km South of Paris, in the Essone region.

Closest train station: La Ferté-Alais

Observations: This project should not be seen as a touristic stay to visit Paris. Participants should plan to arrive some days before or to leave some days after the dates of the project, if they want to visit Paris.

SJ47 ESPRELS 25/07/2015 – 15/08/2015 RENO 16 vols 18+Project : The association “Centre de Beaumotte” and the town of Esprels have been organising workcamps together for 5 years now. This workcamp has become the not-to-be-missed event of the Summer for Esprels local inhabitants. They will be impatiently waiting to share and discover new cultures with you.

Work : You will be part of the cemetery's wall renovation based on traditional masonry. You won’t need any previous experience in stonework to be able to participate in this workcamp. You must only know that work might be a bit physical.

Leisure : The town, his Mayor and locals want to share a unique experience with you. Therefore you will be able to visit many touristic places of Franche-Comté Region with locals. Depending on the weather, walking and swimming will be planned. Activities such as visiting the cities of Besançon, and Ronchamp or planning international meals will also be organised.

Accommodation : You will sleep in the town school on camp beds in a common room. Kitchen is located outside under a shelter. Please bring a sleeping bag.

Location : Esprels is 20 minutes away from Vesoul

Closest train station: Vesoul train station

SJ48 LES JARDINS DE COHONS 25/07/2015 – 17/08/2015 RENO 14 vols 18+Project : The international workcamp of Cohons is a project that aims at hosting 14 young volunteers from all over the world to share their culture and participate in a heritage renovation project trough the organisation of artistic and cultural events. This workcamp is organised by the “Centre de Beaumotte”, the town of Cohons and a group of local rural actors.

Work : The main aim of this project will be the restoration of dry stone walls: preparation of the ground, sorting out of the stones, stone-cutting, …

The workcamp will aim at working on a breach in a retaining wall of the terraced Gardens of Vergentières (classified as Remarkable Garden).

Leisure : The workcamp will be part of the summer hosting project of the town which will organise outdoors activities (climbing, canoeing), local heritage discovering trips and cultural activities (movie screenings, festival, nights out)

Accommodation : You will sleep in a community hall on camp beds in a common room. Please bring a sleeping bag.

Location : Cohons is 9 km away from Langres

Closest train station : Langres

SJ51 COLY 01/08/15 – 21/08/15 RENO 12 vols 18+Project : This project was originally put in place by the association of Solidarités Jeunesses (Aquitaine) and the commune of Coly, which is situated in a chain of hills, with varying altitudes, forming a considerable mountain range surrounded by the left bank of the Vézère and by the right bank of the Coly. This commune extends to several other communes, including Terrasson and Condat-sur-Vézère. It is located apporximately 20 km from Sarlat, near to Lascaux, and 4 km from the magnificent 12th century abbey of Saint- Amand de Coly, considered the most beautiful fortified church of Périgord.

Work : You will work to restore the ruins of the castle of the abbot of Coly, specifically the restoration of its bread oven. Surrounded by ruins, it will be necessary to raise the nearby walls and those of the bread oven itself.

Finally, the restoration of this bread oven will allow the annual celebration of the « Fête du pain » (bread holiday) by the locals.

Leisure activities : during free time, you will be able to explore the numerous hiking paths and many different leisure activities of the region. This workcamp will take place during the highly animated summertime season. Every Tuesday evening, you will be able to go to the « Marché des producteurs » (farmers' market) at Saint- Amand de Coly, 3,6 km from the workcamp site. This night market provides an intercultural experience focused on local artisans, games, cooking, and many other things. You will also be able to enjoy activities on the river (canoeing, swimming, etc).

Accommodation : campground tents.

Location : Coly, 25 km from Sarlat-la-Canéda, 32 km from Brive-la-Gaillarde and 6km from Condat-sur-Vézère.

Closest train station : Condat-sur-Vézère.

SJ53 RAMPARTS OF LASCARIS CASTLE 02/08/15 – 15/08/15 RENO 10 vols +18Project: The castle of La Brigue, with its original round tower, was the house of Count Ludovic Lascaris, lord of La Brigue and Limone in the 1370s. It became the property of the municipal district of La Brigue in 1989. The first works that urgently needed to preserve the site, particularly the tower, were carried out in 1993. The Patrimoine et Traditions association managing this project is a non-profit association set up in 1995. Today it has 250 active members, all volunteers. Its aim is to safeguard and rehabilitate the cultural and architectural heritage of La Brigue, to develop site layouts and to organise and run cultural and artistic events. The restoration of the castle is the key feature of the association's work.

Work: The works will be supervised by heritage restoration professionals and will focus on the East wall: clearing of weeds and bushes out of the site, finding and collecting stones, removing unstable stones and levelling screed, removing of vegetation, repointing of walls and reinforcement with mortar. (work on secure scaffolding)

Leisure activities: The entertainment programme focus mainly on a visit to La Brigue’s village and the Roya-Bévéra valleys, awarded "Land of art and history" label by the French Ministry of Culture. Topics such as construction techniques, modern-day know-how and respect for heritage, could be covered.

Participation in festive events (traditional festivals) and sports activities (via ferrata assisted climbing routes or canyoning) will also be on offer to volunteers.

Accommodation: built premises, bedrooms of 6 people on the project site, all the facilities available

Location: The project site is located 80 km away from Nice and 50 km away from Vintimille (Italy)

Closest Train Station : Tende

SJ54 THE VILLAGE OF COULAURES 02/08/15 – 22/08/15 RENO 12 vols 18+Project : This project was originally put in place by the association of Solidarités Jeunesses (Aquitaine) and the commune of Coulaures, part of the district of Savignac les églises. Located in the Périgord blanc, northeast of the department of Dordogne, Coulaures is traversed by the Isle river. This village of 900 inhabitants has a rich historical heritage, and notable includes five castles.

Work : you will work on the restoration of local heritage sites. This work will include the renovation of a part of a stone wall in the center of the village. You will be using traditional masonry techniques.

Leisure activities : during your free time, you will be able to explore the numerous hiking paths and the magnificent countryside of the Dordogne. This workcamp will take place during the highly animated summertime season. For example you will ba able to take part in the celebration of the 15th of August. On this day, every year, Coulaures organizes a partnership with a foreign country. This year the tradition will be honored at this time by nearly 1000 people, it will be a time for rich cultural exchange.

Accommodation : in houses, in the heart of the village.

Location : Coulaures is 15 km from Thiviers, 8 km from Savignac les églises and from Excideuil and 30 km from Périgueux.

Closest train station : Thiviers.

SJ55 CLAUSONNE ABBEY 4 03/08/15 – 15/08/15 RENO 12 vols 18+SJ58 CLAUSONNE ABBEY 5 03/08/15 – 29/08/15 RENO 12 vols 18+SJ69 CLAUSONNE ABBEY 6 16/08/15 – 29/08/15 RENO 12 vols 18+Project: The Clausonne abbey is situated in the Saix, a small village in the canton of Veynes in the Hautes-Alpes. Today, only the remnants of this 12th century building are found as the abbey was destroyed, burnt, rebuilt and finally used as a farm and school in the 19th century. Clausonne remains however a remarkable site, sharing the beauty of the wildness that surrounds it : situated at 1200m of altitude, in the heart of a vast « circus » of mountains, the abbey became the route point for numerous hikers that visit the Haute vallée of Maraize. Thus, rather than letting the vegetation once again cover the ruins of Clausonne, the inhabitants of Saix founded an association 20 years ago in order to highlight this site. Progressively, thanks to numerous international workcamps that have worked there, this place lives again and is currently open from April to October. The workcamps organised at the Clausonne site are received by the hosting centre of the Faï farm, not far from there. The Faï is an extraordinary place, there you will find young people in difficulty, employees in training, professional artists or long term volunteers. We hope during your stay at the Fai that you will bring your willingness and good humour to bring the spirit of encounter to life and to work together to animate this place.

Work: The work will be held in order to improve land use around the site. You will continue the path calade: site preparation (sorting stones, levelling, layout of the foundation), construction of retaining walls and realization of the pavement. This work will allow you to discover the traditional masonry and the conservation of historic monuments.

Leisure: Situated in a remarkable natural environment, Clausonne is an exceptional place to discover the pleasures of mountain hiking and life in a rural area, with its local markets and producers. In the evenings at the Ferme du Faï, you will be able to organise games, international meals and project movies. During the workcamp, touristic outings to discover the towns and villages of the region may also be organised and you will participate in the music festival.

Accommodation: In rooms at the Ferme du Faï

Location: Clausonne, 5km from the village of Saix, 30km from Gap, 200km from Marseille

Closest train station: Veynes Dévoluy

SJ59 ON THE CATHARS PATH 04/08/15 – 25/08/15 ENVI 14 vols 18+Project : The municipality of Fa and the local association Voyages en éco-logis will welcome a group of internation-al volunteers for the first time. This workcamp will take place in a charming little village at the beginnings of the Pyrenees in the area where formerly lived the Cathars.

Work : the work of the volunteers will consist in repairing public paths through the village and the surroundings of the medieval tower of Fa, as well as the preparation of the ground that belongs to the association (clearing and small construction work). A logistical help for the organization of festivities in the village is also planned and will al -low you to share lots of moments with the locals.

Leisure activities: through the work, but also thanks to the contact with the local population, participants will have many opportunities to discover local life in this summer period. The region offers a rich variety of outdoor leisure activities: hiking, taking a bath in the river or hot springs, visit the Cathar castles….

Accommodation: in a room of the municipality (possibility for tents as well) with facilities. Another room will be available for collective life (cooking, meals, …).

Location: Fa, small village of 400 inhabitants, is located in the south of Carcassonne (50 km).

Closest train station : L’Esperaza at 2 km.

SJ60 GENSAC-SUR-GARONNE 07/08/15-28/08/15 10vols CONS/ENV 18+ Project : This project marks the first collaboration between Gensac-sur-Garonne and Citrus. Gensac is a charming village situated between Toulouse and the Pyrenees mountains, with stunning views over a rolling landscape. The town hopes this project will bring activity and youth back to its streets. You will be greeted by an energetic municipal team and by friendly locals who will show you their home town and local festivities.

Work: This project will involve the construction of a concrete block wall to expand the perimeter wall of the cemetery of Gensac . You will learn how to build a wall alongside local volunteers, who will help you in your daily tasks. In addition to this project, you will clear bush from a bridge over the small river, which will allow the the town to reopen a much-needed hiking trail.

Leisure activities: You will take part in summertime festivities and will have plenty of time to enjoy the area and its outdoor sports activities : hiking, canoeing, exploring caves, or bathing in the fresh Ariège river, located a few kilometers away. Free time will include the exploration of local natural and cultural heritage, including visits to Foix, the colorful farmers' market of Saint-Gaudens, and the Pyrenées mountains and its incredibly rich and bountiful landscape. Exchanges can be arranged with local associations for interactive discovery of the volunteers' countries of origin. Meetings with residents and farm tours for including tasting local specialities will also be available to you.

Accommodation: in tents, at the stadium premises, with all necessary amenities.

Location: Gensac-Sur-Garonne 60 km South from Toulouse, between Foix and Saint-Gaudens.

Closest train station: Carbonne

SJ61 VERFEIL-SUR-SEYE: THE FOUNTAIN 07/08/15-28/08/15 RENO 10 vols 18+Project : The municipality of Verfeil sur Seye has been a faithful Citrus partner for years. It is a little medieval village built in the 13th century up a promontory, surrounded by a beautiful green and hilly landscape. It has a rich and complex history and still today, beyond an apparent quietness, Verfeil is inhabited by a great variety of people and dynamic organizations. There a great - but not so well-known - French jazz singer used to live : Colette Magny...

Work : Several workcamps have already taken place in Verfeil and this one will concern the restoration of a fountain, built of local stones and tiles. The work will consist in renovating the fountain's roof by carving tiles and replacing the former ones. Other parts of the work will be done by cleaning several places in the village, like an old washing place, previoulsy restored by international volunteers. Your technical leader will be a very friendly and dynamic town employee, Christian, who is already looking forward to welcoming you!

Leisure activities : Beside the working time you will have the opportunity to hike on many nature trails around the village, to join the local people playing games of pétanque, to enjoy the national Music Day as well as the village festival. You can discover the amazing countryside along the Gorges de l'Aveyron and the other surrounding medieval villages, such as Saint-Antonin Noble Val, Najac, Cordes sur Ciel....

Accommodation : In tents on a field near the football ground, showers in the stadium's locker room, kitchen and everyday life in the village hall nearby.

Location : Verfeil is located 100 km North-East from Toulouse, between Montauban and Albi.

Closest train station : Lexos

SJ62 IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF A FEUDAL CASTLE 07/08/15-28/08/15 RENO/ARCHEO 12 VOLS 18+Project: this project was born from the collaboration between the history and archeology society of Saint-Jean d'Angély and the town of Mazeray. The Logis-Le-Clouzeau, hidden by surrounding forests, is the site of the remains of a feudal castle, visibly demolished after the French Revolution. The discovery of the "cellars" on this plot has led to an increased interest in this site. As a part of the effort to preserve this precious token of the past, this project is the first step before archaeological excavations can begin. Some objects have already been found, highlighting traces of occupation during the high middle ages and even in gallo-roman times.

Work: the terrain will be cleared before your arrival. During the workcamp you will clear it more thoroughly in preparation for the future archaeological work. Guided by an archaeologist and the volunteers from the history and archeology society, you will remove everything that blocks the cellars and clean the zones that will allow the opening of the archaeological site. Once the entrance of the cellars is accessible you will also clear the inside.

Leisure Activities: the towns of Saint-Jean d'Angély and of Mazeray will organize several activities to help you integrate into local life. The volunteers of the history and archeology society will accompany you in the discovery of the richness of the historic and archaeological heritage of the area. Events may be organized with the recreation center for an interactive discovery of the volunteers’ home countries. Other attractions in the surrounding area include the artificial lake of Bernouet and its open-air-cafe, and the Beaufief castle.

Accommodation: in tents, on the campgrounds of Mazeray

Location: Mazeray, Charente-Maritime, 1h from La Rochelle

Closest train station: Saint-Jean d'Angély

SJ63 HIKING PATHS AND RIVERS IN THE BOCAGE SUD 08/08/15 – 29/08/15 RENO 12 vols 18+Project: The region Bocage Sud, 25km from Moulins, proposes for several years an itinerant workcamp which gives an opportunity for volunteers to explore the region and meet local people, always eager to meet people like you!. There will be mutual exchange between the volunteers and the local population. Two itinerant workcamps will be organised for four different communities. The communities of Châtel-de-Neuvre and Cressanges are waiting for you with open arms and are wishing to share good moments with you, and help you to explore their villages.

Work: Concerning Cressange, you will start your project with the observation of the needs of renovation at the chosen hiking paths (orientation, use of the maps). Then, you will work on the necessary works in order to improve the sign system: reparation of the signs that already exist (carpentery, paint, cut the plants to clean the path) and installation of new signs (engraving, paint, fixing).

And then, at Châtel-de-Neuvre where you will work on the church park renovating a stone wall (cleaning and fixing the stones).. and clearing the local river banks.

Leisure time: This workcamp will be the opportunity to meet young people of the region and discover the lifestyle of the countryside, and also to visit touristic sites. A mini-bus will be provided for your trips.

Accommodation: in local primary school in Cressanges, and then in an apartment at the heart of the village of Châtel-de-Neuvre.

Location: Cressanges and Châtel-de-Neuvre (Allier), 25km from Moulins sur Allier

Closest train station: Moulins sur Allier

SJ65 HIKING TRAILS 2 09/08/15 – 28/08/15 ENVI 12 vols 18+Project : L’espace Randonnée (Hiking area) of the Pays du Buech (www.buech-rando.com) brings together five communities from communes in the Hautes Alpes around a common objective : develop, invigorate and promote non-motorised hiking activities: pedestrian, bike tourism, VTT and horse riding, for the purposes of tourism and loc-al development. In the face of extensive maintenance work required every year over the 1000 kilometres of trails, since 2010 l’espace Randonnée organises many international volunteer workcamps in partnership with the associ-ation Les Village des Jeunes (www.villagedesjeunes.org). This workcamp is an occasion for a true immersion in nature : it will allow you to discover the beautiful Hauts-Alpins countryside, its fauna and its flora. The proposed work is accessible to all but it involves walking in mountains every day to reach the site of the workcamp.

Work: This workcamp involves clearing bush from paths invaded by vegetation, cutting down trees, pruning or marking out the trails in the Veynois sector. In this region lying next to the Drôme, the meeting of alpine and Mediterranean vegetation creates a diversity and surprisingly rich flora, whether it be in the wild or in the heart of the countryside. Every week, the group will move to different sections, a time to discover the countryside from different points of view.

Leisure activities: During free time, you will be able to go swimming in the Rosanais lake and in nearby rivers, carry out sporting activities and to organise international meals with the local inhabitants. During the weekends, touristic outings to discover the region may also be organised. For the enthusiasts of VTT and bike tourism, note that the session in May finishes with the “Buiscyclette”: a local sports event that takes place in a convivial and familial atmosphere with numerous activities.

Accommodation: Camping

Location: around Veynes (25km from Gap, 200km from Marseille)

Closest train station: Veynes Devoluy

SJ66 FESTI'VAL FRAICHEUR OF TORCY 11/08/15-01/09/15 RENO/CULT 15 vols 18+Project: This summer the town of Torcy is hosting the fourth edition of the 'Festi'Val Fraîcheur', an urban-culture festival, organised by local youth associations, which showcases performances of music, graffiti and break dancing. The aim of this festival is to promote the expression of cultural diversity, to create links between different generations of people and to encourage young people to engage with their community.

Work: As a volunteer in this camp you will work with local young volunteers from various partner organisations to help to prepare the park where the festival takes place. You will work in order to make the venue accessible and safe to all, as well as attractive. You will also help to promote the festival in the local community and act as stewards for the public during the festival itself. After the event, you will help to clear the site of the festival and celebrate the end of the project with the local partners!

Leisure Activities: You will have the opportunity to meet many other young people from the community of Torcy and its surrounding areas. You will also be able to arrange other activities according to the opportunities and the available budget.

Accommodation: You will sleep on mattresses in a local gymnasium.

Location: Torcy, approximately 30km east of Paris.

Closest Train Station: Torcy RER

Note: This project should not be seen as a sightseeing trip to Paris. If participants wish to visit Paris, they should arrive some days before or leave some days after the dates of the summer camp.

SJ67 SHARED GARDEN OF CONCOTS 12/08/15-05/09/15 ENVI 12vols 18+

Project Close to the majestic valley of the Lot, Concots is a charming village in the Lot, all built in stones at the heart of a green and preserved nature. In summer, the sun dominates, cicadas sing, and mind lends itself to adventure on pathes, valleys, hills and rivers. In this beautiful setting which houses some 400 inhabitants , Concots is worth seeing, not counting the hospitality and friendliness of its occupants. A strong local commitment to revitalize the town and its surroundings via the rehabilitation of various places gave birth this year to a first workcamp with Citrus .Work: Work will concern the cleaning of a 1000m² natural place that will be transformed into a garden shared by inhabitants and local associations, thanks to your help. You will take the massive grass off this area, but also clean and restore an ancient small house that will be used as a locale for stocking gardening tools. Last part of the work will consist in rebuilding stone walls cercling the place, and setting up outside installation such as benches and tables, but also signs indicating the existence of this garden. You will be helped in your mission by various local volunteers.Leisure: Beside the working time, you can take part in summer events, and will be free to enjoy the natural and cultural patrimony of the Quercy region. Popular options will consist of hiking and canoeing. You will enjoy visiting remarkable places such as the medieval village of Saint-cirq-Lapopie, the city of Cahors or the very dynamic and colourful town of Limogne en Quercy. Meetings will be organised with local associations such as the local library, school or local painters to create an interactive presentation of your countries of origin and build interesting activities. Sharing with the inhabitants will be an important part of the experience.Accommodation: In an ancient presbytery transformed as a holiday cottage located in the heart of Concots, with all available facilities. Location: Concots, à 120 km North-East from Toulouse, between Cahors and Brive-La-Gaillarde.Closest train station : Cahors

SJ71 LE GITE DE ROCHARD 21/08/15 – 01/09/15 RENO 9 vols 18+Project: Béceleuf is a small village close to the Poitevin marsh which has already hosted several international workcamps. Rochard is an ancient farm which has been transformed into a rustic holiday cottage by an association that hosts groups of children, hikers and campers in yurts. Different environmental related projects have been realized here, including a water-purification feature as well as dry toilets.

Work: this year, the objective of the workcamp will be the restoration of the holiday cottage. The volunteers will learn traditional masonry, stone cutting and woodworking techniques. Moreover, the group will have the task of planning a parking area for handicapped people. Experienced volunteers of the association will supervise all these activities.

Leisure: excursions in the region and activities with the locals will be organized: visits to the Poitevin marsh, concerts, art exhibitions... The residents and the volunteers from local associations will also organize a village

festival. The international volunteers will be involved in the organization of this event. An international meal will be organized for the volunteers, a moment of exchange which is eagerly awaited by the local people.

Accommodation: in a yurt, next to the cottage

Location: Béceleuf, (Deux-Sèvres), 20km north from Niort

Closest train station: Niort

SJ72 THE BIRDS PATH 22/08/15-12/09/15 ENV/RENO 12 vols 18+Project: for the second year in a row, Chouppes, a small village of 750 people has decided to host an international work camp. Impressed by the enthusiasm and spirit of last year’s volunteers, the town eagerly welcomes this year’s international work force. The town wishes to spread awareness of the local natural areas, where many migratory birds come to breed. Some species are recognized and protected by the LPO, the League for the Protection of the Birds. In order to make observation and enjoyment of this bucolic area more accessible, the village wants to build a 9km path. This workcamp will allow the installation of observation points and explanatory panels along the path.

Work: to allow bike and pedestrian access, you will finish the weeding and clearing of the path. You will also have the chance to start installing signs such as arrows and interactive boundary stones. Following the tracks of an old railway road, a lovely stone bridge crosses the path. As the work advances, you may have the opportunity to work on the restoration of the bridge, using traditional masonry techniques.

Leisure activities: During the free time you will have the opportunity to experience local festivals. Exploration of local landmarks and destinations, such as La Rochelle, Futuroscope, and Poitiers, will be the focus of group excursions. Activities will also be organized with the local people and associations. The intercultural exchange and discovery of a new cultural will enliven each aspect of any group leisure activities.

Accommodation: collective, in the house of the associations

Location: Chouppes, 30km away from Poitiers

Closest train station: Poitiers

SJ73 THE HOUSE OF THE OPEN AIR CLASSES 29/08/15 - 19/09/15 RENO 8 vols 18+Project: the town of Melle is a loyal partner of Solidarités Jeunesses Poitou-Charentes and has hosted several workcamps over the last few years. As a small and unique town, Melle is full of character. Located in the middle of the Poitou-Charentes region, it is known for its rich local heritage, including a UNESCO roman church, a collection of old motorbikes, middle age silver mines, and a perennial contemporary art collection. This small city is very concerned with environmental protection, and it has fostered an arboretum with more than 1800 different species.

Work: you will continue the restoration of the interior of a building designed for hosting open-air classes, near the communal washing house of Loubeau and the Béronne. The work on this building began as part of last year’s international workcamp. Volunteers will carry out various tasks, such as masonry work, insulation installation, and painting. A technical leader from the town will accompany all work.

Leisure: in your free time you will have the opportunity to attend summer concerts and shows. You will have the chance to discover the international biennial exhibition of contemporary art in Melle. Other regional charms include tourist attractions and landmarks, a local cinema and swimming pool. Activities with the locals will be arranged and a minibus will be made available for the group to go on excursions to the ocean, La Rochelle, Poitiers and Niort.

Accommodation: indoors, in the tourist hosting center of Melle, in the center of the village

Location: Melle, 60km away from the sea, between Poitiers and La Rochelle

Closest train station: Niort

SJ74 MONTENDRE CHATEAU 01/09/15 – 22/09/15 RENO 12 vols 18+Project: The town of Montendre hosts international workcamps every year. This community of 3000 residents wants to showcase their town's castle, which makes a substantial part of their cultural identity. The town recently put in place a path around the castle. You will continue the work of last years' workcamps.

Work: This year, you will work on the battlements of the castle, and will complete diverse reconstructive tasks. The object will be to carry out these tasks using traditional masonry techniques: taking out joints then cleaning holes, replacing joints with lime mortar, and rebuilding certain areas of the wall.

Leisure activities: The aim will be to exchange the cultural wealth of volunteers with local young people, town residents, and with the associations of Montendre. The volunteers will also participate in national heritage days. Visits around the surrounding area will be organized according to the wishes of the group: visits to towns, oceans, museums… You will meet young people from the community center during activities such as the Pizza night !

Accommodation: indoors at the international hosting center.

Location: Montendre, Charente Maritime, 65 km from Bordeaux.

Closest train station: Montendre.

SJ75 PENNE INTERNATIONAL WORKCAMP 02/09/15 – 23/09/15 RENO/ENV 12 vols 18+

Project : This is the first workcamp to take place in Penne. Penne is a small, medieval town known for its unique and impressive castle, floating on a stone mountain, seeming to defy gravity. Its well preserved medieval architecture and green forests invite you to wander around its streets and paths. Located in the Gorges de l'Aveyron and near other notable medieval villages, Penne will welcome you with warmth and simplicity.

Work: The work will consist of several tasks in the village. You will restore a paved street by replacing some stones to make it more convenient and comfortable for the locals. You will clear the grass from several hiking paths, in the beautiful forest, traversed by a small river. A local retiree will assist you with these tasks. Part of your workcamp will also consist of offering activities to the school's children to help them discover your country.

Leisure activities: In your free time you can explore the nearby Aveyron river. Popular options include hiking, and canoeing. You can also visit Montauban and its famous Ingres Museum or the medieval villages of Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val or Bruniquel. Meetings can be organized with local associations to create an interactive presentation of your countries of origin. Sharing with the locals is an important part of this experience.

Accommodation: in a typical house lent to the program by a local. You will be able to spend time with the owner, who will be living next door.

Location: Penne, 70 km North-East of Toulouse, between Montauban and Cahors.

Closest train station: Caussade

SJ76 CASTELNAUD LA CHAPELLE 05/09/15 – 26/09/15 RENO 12 vols 18+Project : This project was originally put in place by the association of Solidarités Jeunesses (Aquitaine) and the commune of Castelnaud-la-Chapelle, classed among « the most beautiful villages of France ». It overhangs the junction of the Dordogne and Céou rivers, across from its neighbors at Beynac-et-Cazenac and La Roque-Gageac. It has an exceptionally rich local heritage, notably including a fortified castle, from the 12th century, categorized as historical heritage, the castle of Milandes, formerly owned by Joséphine Baker.

Work : you will work on the restoration and the cleaning of a fountain. Work will include clearing the access path and improvements to an old wash house, and the reconstruction of a part of the stone roof of the fountain.

Finally, this area will be designated by road markings and beacons.

Leisure activities : during free time, you will be able to explore the numerous hiking paths and many different leisure activities of the region. This workcamp will take place during the highly animated month of September. Among the tourist attractions in the surrounding area there is the castle of Milandes, which provides grandiose shows of falconners and their birds of prey. You will also have access to the museum of the 100 years war and many other activities focused on the Dordogne and Céou rovers (canoeing, swimming...).

Accommodation : inside, in the village cabin.

Location: Castelnaud-la-Chapelle is 13 km from Sarlat-la-Canéda.

Closest train station : Sarlat-la-Canéda.

SJ77 GRIFFES DE SORCIERE 05/09/2015 – 26/09/2015 ENVI 10 vols 18+Project : You already understand that there is something to do when you hear their names: prevent the witch’s claw (an invasive plant) from spreading and save the lake and its diversity. The only way known and effective is to remove them by hand. You will support the syndicate RIVAGE that is one of the organizations working for the pro -tection of this particular biotope and that welcomes international volunteers for the fourth time.

Work: the work will consist in removing invasive plants and carrying them off to stop them grow again and choke all the other vegetation. The concerned area is between the sea and the lake, on sandy soil. The syndicate is also run -ning the “Lake’s House” with an exhibition. There will be visits and information meetings for participants in order to discover and be sensitized for this exceptional environment.

Leisure activities: through the work, but also thanks to the contact with the local population and a large number of associations implicated in the project, the group of volunteers will have many opportunities to meet people, present their work and discover local life and the region (hikes at the seaside, local patrimony, oyster farm…). And, the beach is only a few minutes walk!

Accommodation: in tents on a municipality camp site. Facilities and a kitchen-tente are available.

Location: Leucate is situated at 40km from Prepignan and 40 km from Narbonne, very close to the sea.

Closest train station: Leucate-La Franqui, a few kms from Leucate-Plage.

SJ78 ARZELIERS CASTLE 06/09/15 – 26/09/15 RENO 12 vols 18+Project: The site of Arzeliers, south of the Hautes-Alpes, stands on a small mountain from which can be seen a beautiful view of the Durance valley. This former village, today in ruins, is the birthplace of the town of Laragne : on this site we find a chapel as well as the ruins of several houses. For the past few years, the town of Laragne has been working to maintain, enhance, and bring life back to the ruins of the castle of Arzeliers, which make up part of the rich historical heritage of this region. Since 2013, international youth workcamps were organized with this goal in mind along with the association of Les Villages des Jeunes and the friends of the abbey of Clausonne. After the success of the first experiences, the town proposes a continuation of these conservation works in 2015.Work: This year the workcamp will focus on the preservation of the ruins of the former chapel. The purpose will be to construct a stone base (small pillar) while supporting the remains of the vault of the north wall of the chapel. On the facade of the south wall of the chapel, the work will focus on strengthening the foundations, which has suffered damage from erosion. These projects, accessible to everyone, will serve as an initiation to techniques of traditional masonry and will allow you to discover different methods of preserving historical built heritage.Leisure activities: Opportunities to meet the locals will be organized and you will have the chance to participate in local events including a sculpture festival in Laragne. During your free time, you will be able to discover Laragne and nearby towns and enjoy the surrounding nature with hikes, swimming trips, and sport activities.Accommodation: in tents, on a campgroundSituation: Laragne (10 km from Sisteron, 40 km from Gap)Closest train station: Laragne

SJ79 LE FORT LIEDOT DE L’ILE D’AIX 07/09/15 – 28/09/15 RENO 12 vols 18+Project: The island of Aix is a small island in the Atlantic ocean that has already hosted several international workcamps. Marked by a lively maritime tradition, the island is dotted with several historically charged sites, notably Fort Liédot (listed as a historical monument of France). The community organizes numerous activities all year long in order to keep this island lively and exciting. The fort includes three battlement walkways. Thanks to prior action one of these walkways can be safely visited by locals and tourists.

Work: This year, volunteers will take up the construction of a new battlement walkway. The work consists of dissembling a supporting wall in order to repair the stones and then rebuild the wall. The technical overseer will instruct volunteers in traditional techniques of masonry identical to those used during the original construction of Fort Liédot.

Leisure activities: The volunteers will organize intercultural activities with local schoolchildren. They will be able to take part in various activities proposed by local clubs, including fishing and sailing. You will also be able to go to the beach to enjoy some walks, beach volley and bike rides. The volunteers will take part in the community's music festival as well as many other local events, and will be able to visit certain nearby towns, such as La Rochelle, Rochefort... The group of volunteers will also help the community organize cultural heritage days.

Accommodation: collective indoors in the center of the village.

Situation: In the middle of the sea (!), 20 km from Rochefort-sur Mer, west of France

Closest train station: Rochefort, (Charente-Maritime)

SJ80 BERGES DE RIVIERES 28/09/15 – 18/10/15 ENVI 12 vols 18+Project: The Mixed Intercommunal Syndicate of Gestion du Buëch and its Tributaries (Le Syndicat Mixte

Intercommunautaire de Gestion du Buëch et de ses Affluents, SMIGIBA) handles the ecological management of the purification and the protection against floods of the rivers of the Buëch valley in the Hautes-Alpes. Since 2011, our association, Les Villages des Jeunes, has organized several international workcamps in partnership with the technical team of SMIGIBA while working to conserve riverbanks and encourage the local population to get involved with river preservation.Work: In 2015, a project will take place to preserve the river banks of a small river in la Roche des Arnauds. This project will take care of pruning small trees, removing blockages in the river bed and restore the sections of the banks that have been damaged. This restoration will be brought about using plant-based engineering techniques: seeding, planting shrubs, creating reinforcements out of branches. Another part of the project will consist in restoring the ecological continuity in the Arron mountain river (in Sigottier). You will construct small fish ponds in the river so that fishes can jump over obstacles when they go up the river to lay eggs and colonize other sectors. Thanks to the experts of SMIGIBA, this workcamp will allow you to discover trades linked to environmental preservation of the environment and the aquatic environment and to reflect on the management of rivers and streams.Leisure activities: Your free time will be an opportunity to participate in local events, to organize hikes and bivouacs in the surrounding areas and to visit the region.Accommodation: in tents on a campground of at the Farm of Faï, in 4 to 5 person dormitoriesLocation: Veynes, 25 km from GapClosest train station: Veynes Devoluy

OPEN WORKCAMPS

SJ08 LA MAISON DES BATELEURS WIDE-OPEN 03/06/15 - 28/08/15 ENV/ANIM 6 vols 18+Project : Montendre is a village of 3000 inhabitants with an international hosting center : La Maison des Bateleurs. Volunteers hosted there have been participating in the association projects for almost 20 years.

Tasks : You will take part in the enrichment of the environment project which is already included in the structure of the association. The goal of this project is to develop the pedagogical tools (garden, hen-house, compost) necessary for awareness of a life respectful of nature.

La Maison des Bateleurs regularly hosts groups of adolescents or young adults on short-term trips in order to allow them to discover the values of the association through their participation in workshops : workcamp, collective living, intercultural exchanges... You will contribute to the welcoming and organization of these groups. Moreover, you will participation in the logistical organization and the leadership of various events : musical, cultural, and artistic, as well as the annual celebration of La Maison des Bateleurs and the Free Music Festival of Montendre.

Leisure : During your free time, you will be able to enjoy excursions to discover the local heritage (La Rochelle, Bordeaux...), game nights, home-made pizza evenings, marshmallow parties next to the fire place... All these moments will be shared with the people hosted in the center.

Accommodation : mixed collective, in La Maison des Bateleurs

Location : Montendre, Charente Maritime, 75 km from the sea between Bordeaux and Angoulême.

Closest train station : Montendre.

Note : You can participate in this workcamp for at least 1 month. Priority will be given to volunteers staying for the whole period.

SJ40 INSULATING FAÇADE HOTELLERIE 2 20/07/15 –29/08/15 RENO 8 vols 18+ Project: In the heart of the Hautes Alpes, the association “Les Villages des Jeunes” has been managing, livening up and renovating the reception centre of Vaunières since 1964. It is an old mountain hamlet, now a ‘springboard' place for youth and adults experiencing family, health or professional difficulties, and who need to take some time to recharge, acquire new skills and reflect on their plans. Vaunières is also a place where families, tourists and people with disabilities come on holiday to enjoy the calm of the mountains and the dynamics of the place. The workcamps that we organise at Vaunières with volunteers from all over the world allow us to strengthen the cultural diversity of our activities and to make this site open to the world, a place where people of all ages and all social and cultural backgrounds agree to meet by working together and sharing collective life. We hope that you also, a volunteer from France or abroad, will come in this spirit of encounter and working together which brings our project to life.Work: The hosting centre consists of several buildings, including the “Hôtellerie”. During winter this house was

restructured with a new apartment for permanent staff and a lodge as the result. This workcamp will give you the opportunity to step in to the part where the walls will be insulated, beginning with the east façade. The work includes placing a natural insulator, after having prepared the walls and constructed a stationary, wooden framework to hold the plaster. This workcamp will let you discover new techniques, such as traditional plastering and the use of ecological materials!Leisure activities: Situated in a remarkable natural environment, Vaunières is an ideal place to discover the joy of hiking and life in a rural area, with its markets, people and its producers. In the evenings, you will be able to organise games, international meals or show movies. During the project, touristic outings to discover the towns and villages of the region may also be organised. Accommodation in tents, all facilities available on siteLocation: Vaunières (7 km from the village of St Julien en Beauchêne, 40 km from the city of Gap)Closest train station: Lus la Croix Haute

Note : You can participate in this workcamp for at least 3 weeks. Priority will be given to volunteers staying for the whole period.

SJ41 OUTDOOR IMPROVEMENTS FAI 1 20/07/15 – 29/08/15 RENO 8 vols 18+ Project: In the heart of the Hautes Alpes, the association “Les Villages des Jeunes” (www.villagesdesjeunes.org) has been managing, livening up and renovating the reception centre of le Faï since 1990. It is a former agriculture domain situated at an altitude of 1000 meters. The old buildings of the farm have been developed into small apartments and group accommodations. At le Faï, from April to December, the association organises inclusion projects for local people who are faced with social and professional difficulties and host teenagers and young adults experiencing family, health or professional difficulties in order to give them a possibility to get professional experience. In the summer, the Faï is also a place where professional artists and musicians come to work in and with this extraordinary place. Together, they create and perform at the yearly festivals that take place at the Faï. The international workcamps organised at the Faï contribute to make this place something “extra”, where people in different ages, from different countries and cultures, employees and volunteers, artists and tourists, live and work together for some days or several months.

We hope that you also, a volunteer from France or abroad, will come in this spirit of encounter and working together which brings our project to life.

Work : You will work near the activity room we renovated recently. You will build an access ramp at the building entrance for people with reduced mobility. We will expand the space at the back of the activity room in order to make a parking plot for people with reduced mobility. We will flatten the little square in front of the door room. Fully carried out on site, the construction of the ramp will be an opportunity for you to learn woodworking. The expansion and leveling of the ground will involve the construction of a wooden retaining wall or stone. Leisure activities: As the Faï is surrounded by an extraordinary nature, it is an ideal place when it comes to discover mountain hiking and the rural villages with their peasant markets and local products. In the evenings you can organise games, film nights, international meals… You can also organise more “touristic” trips to the towns and villages of the region.

Accommodation in tents, all facilities available on site

Location: The Farm of the Faï (3km from the village of Saix, 30 km from the city of Gap)

Closest train station: Veynes Dévoluy (18km)

Note : You can participate in this workcamp for at least 3 weeks. Priority will be given to volunteers staying for the whole period.

INTERNATIONAL TEENAGE WORKCAMPS

SJ01 BOUGE TA BOGUE 14/04/15 – 23/04/15 RENO/SOC 8 vols 15-18

Project : Installation of a space to be used as a youth center. At the heart of the project “Bouge ta Bogue” ; which is relevant to the local adolescent population and is organized by the association CITRUS, a public locale has been offered, allowing the young locals to create a space of their own to meet up and exchange ideas. The plans for the center will be drawn up, in advance, by the youth concerned by the project. The application, within the framework of an “international workcamp”, will enhance the project by bringing a fresh perspective and an intercultural influence.

Work : You will have the opportunity to learn interesting construction techniques; using recycled materials amongst

others.

Leisure activities : During the workcamp, you will have the possibility to discover the life of young people in rural France, including their family surroundings. You will also be participating in the cooking and preparation of collective meals, along with the organization of outings and the festivities celebrating the completion of the renovated venue.

Accommodation : collective bedrooms in a building with all avaibilities, located in the heart of the village of Laguépie.

Location : Laguépie is located 100 km North-East of Toulouse, between Montauban and Albi

Closest train station : Laguépie (82)

Participation fee : 80 €

SJ16 PATHS FOR HANDICAPPED PEOPLE 1 05/07/15 – 24/07/15 CONS 12 vols 15-17SJ50 PATHS FOR HANDICAPPED PEOPLE 2 26/07/15 – 14/08/15 CONS 12 vols 15-17SJ68 PATHS FOR HANDICAPPED PEOPLE 3 16/08/15 – 29/08/15 CONS 12 vols 15-17Project: In the heart of the Hautes Alpes, the association “Les Villages des Jeunes” has been managing, livening up and renovating the reception centre of Vaunières since 1964. It is an old mountain hamlet, now a ‘springboard' place for youth and adults experiencing family, health or professional difficulties, and who need to take some time to recharge, acquire new skills and reflect on their plans. Vaunières is also a place where families, tourists and people with disabilities come on holiday to enjoy the calm of the mountains and the dynamics of the place. The workcamps that we organise at Vaunières with volunteers from all over the world allow us to strengthen the cultural diversity of our activities and to make this site open to the world, a place where people of all ages and all social and cultural backgrounds agree to meet by working together and sharing collective life. We hope that you also, a volunteer from France or abroad, will come in this spirit of encounter and working together which brings our project to life.

Work: The hosting centre is located in the mountains and the differences in levels make it difficult for the ones with reduced mobility to use the site. The objective of this workcamp is therefore to increase the accessibility to the outdoor areas of the hosting centre. During the work you will adapt the already existing paths to make them more accessible and also create new sections to connect them. In this way you will learn about the development standards for persons with reduced mobility as well as smaller foundation and earth-moving works. Moreover you will make paving stones using different mortars, make low walls with stones from the river and also do some gardening.

Leisure activities: Situated in a remarkable natural environment, Vaunières is an ideal place to discover the joy of hiking and life in a rural area, with its markets, people and its producers. In the evenings, you will be able to organise games, international meals or show movies. During the project, touristic outings to discover the towns and villages of the region may also be organised.

Accommodation in tents, all facilities available on site

Location: Vaunières (7 km from the village of St Julien en Beauchêne, 40 km from the city of Gap)

Closest train station: Lus la Croix Haute

Participation fee : 150€

SJ19 A CASTLE FOR EVERYBODY 1 ENVI/RENO 06/07/15 – 19/07/15 12 vols 15-17SJ56 A CASTLE FOR EVERYBODY 2 ENVI/RENO 03/08/15 – 16/08/15 12 vols 15-17SJ70 A CASTLE FOR EVERYBODY 3 ENVI/RENO 17/08/15 – 30/08/15 12 vols 15-17Project: The local Association 'Le Creneau' is located in the heart of the Auvergne region. The Association hosts volonteers from different social and cultural backgrounds all year long. These volonteers are living and working together to gain and improve various skills. The aim of this association is to host everyone, including people with special needs.

Work: The volunteers will work on the improvement of the accessibility of the castle to people with special needs. The work will consist of building a new access entrance; gardening as well as landscaping development and ironworks. The residents of medical centre will join volunteers from time to time to work with them.

Leisure activities: This workcamp will give you a chance to meet people from France and from all over the world; to discover rural life, to visit Vichy, Moulins and some other sightseeing places of the region.

Accommodation: In a campsite.

Location: Montcombroux Les Mines (Allier) 45 km from Vichy

Closest train station: St. Germain-des-Fossés

Participation fee : 150 €

SJ28 LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE 1 11/07/15 – 31/07/15 RENO 27 vols 15-17SJ57 LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE 2 03/08/14 – 21/08/15 RENO 27 vols 15-17Projects: During the 19th century the town of La Ferté-sous-Jouarre was renowned the world over for the quality of the millstones it produced. The sale of these millstones brought the town great wealth, evidence of which can still be seen today in a number of fine buildings situated throughout the community. Since 2007, the association Vir´Volt has been based in the town and has helped to celebrate the heritage of its millstone industry through the organisation of international workcamps.

Work: Throughout the summer, international, French and local volunteers will take part in different millstone-heritage restoration workcamps. Projects will include the restoration of a wall surrounding a beautiful park called the Pigeon's Fountain Park and some clearing works on the "Associative's Garden", which is situated on the banks of the Marne. For this work, volunteers will be trained in traditional masonry techniques which use cement made with limestone. Wood work will be necessary to build to the garden wood's hut. In addition to this, other small-scale workcamps could be carried out in the gardens of the association.

Leisure activities: Volunteers will have the chance to enjoy the association's campsite and to discover the cultural and natural heritage of a region which is home to such famous products as Champagne and Brie. You will also be given the opportunity to meet and socialise with local young people. Other leisure activities will be organised collectively depending on the wishes of the group and the available budget.

Accommodation: In communal tents (yurts, tipis) on the campsite of the association. Participants need to bring along a sleeping bag.

Location: The town of La Ferté-sous-Jouarre, 60 km East of Paris, in the region of Seine-et-Marne.

Closest train station: La Ferté-sous-Jouarre

Note: This project should not be seen as a sightseeing trip to Paris. If participants wish to visit Paris, they should arrive some days before or leave some days after the dates of the summer camp.

There will be 27 participants in this workcamps, half of them being French local volunteers.

Participation fee: 150€ for international volunteers.

SJ42 TEEN – CHÂTEAU DES PRUREAUX 2 ENVI/RENO 20/07/15 – 02/08/15 12 vols 15-17Project : The « Créneau » association is located in a little castle, in the heart of a big property. All year long, the association welcomes people who come from different cultural and social background as well as from different countries. All these people do voluntary work together. These different projects contribute to the building of the volunteer’s life projects.

For twenty years, the association has up-kept and rebuilt sustainably the developed and undeveloped parts attached to the castle's propriety « Le Château des Prureaux ».

Indeed, volunteers all through the years have built great things such as a sustainable wastewater treatment plant, a composting tray, a wooden Eco-house, a wooden recycling plant « La récuperie ».

Work: One aspect of the work at the castle is to learn how work and how to maintain these installations (annual maintenance, weeding the sustainable wastewater treatment plant...). An other aspect of the work is to make notice boards that will allow next volunteers to be able to learn easily how these installations work and to promote these installations to visitors.

Leisure activities : This workcamp gives you the opportunity to meet international people as well as people from France and to discover rural lifestyles... If you wish to do so, you can visit the cities next to your living place like Moulins or Vichy or visit some other touristic places of the Allier region.

Accommodation : Under tents.

Location : Montcombroux- Les-Mines (Allier), 45 km to Vichy.

Closest Train station : Saint Germain- des- Fossés.

Participation fee : 150 €

SJ44 FROM KITCHEN TO GARDEN AND VICE VERSA 24/07/15 – 10/08/15 RENO/ENV 15 vols 15-17Project : This project takes place on Citrus' activity site, in the village of Laguépie. Here you will pursue the association's two main projects started 2 years ago by other international volunteers - building a big collective kitchen and landscaping the garden. Along with dynamic workcamp leaders, you will share the working time as well as the meals and intercultural exchanges with a team of local social insertion workers and a group of French teenagers.

Work : Masonry and gardening will be the main activities. Half of the work will be dedicated to continue the building of the kitchen next to Citrus association's office. The other half will be spent on various tasks in the garden, where we grow both vegetables and flowers and provide the village inhabitants with a nice place to meet and run gardening workshops. The works will be guided by permanent staff of the association.

Leisure activities : Beside the working time you will have the opportunity to swim in the river, to hike on surrounding trails, to meet local young people, organize pizza parties around a traditional bread oven, playing games, and to discover some beautiful medieval villages such as Najac, Cordes sur Ciel, Saint-Antonin Noble Val. Workshops will be held to understand the basics of a healthy diet.

Accommodation : in tents on Citrus' site, with all available facilities.

Location : Laguépie is located 100 km North-East of Toulouse, between Montauban and Albi

Closest train station : Laguépie

Participation fee : 150 €

FAMILY WORKCAMPS

SJ49 PATHS FOR HANDICAPPED PEOPLE 4 26/07/15 – 02/08/15 CONS 12 vols 6-90SJ52 PATHS FOR HANDICAPPED PEOPLE 5 02/08/15 – 09/08/15 CONS 12 vols 6-90Project: In the heart of the Hautes Alpes, the association “Les Villages des Jeunes” has been managing, livening up and renovating the reception centre of Vaunières since 1964. It is an old mountain hamlet, now a ‘springboard' place for youth and adults experiencing family, health or professional difficulties, and who need to take some time to recharge, acquire new skills and reflect on their plans. Vaunières is also a place where families, tourists and people with disabilities come on holiday to enjoy the calm of the mountains and the dynamics of the place. The workcamps that we organise at Vaunières with volunteers from all over the world allow us to strengthen the cultural diversity of our activities and to make this site open to the world, a place where people of all ages and all social and cultural backgrounds agree to meet by working together and sharing collective life. We hope that you also, a volunteer from France or abroad, will come in this spirit of encounter and working together which brings our project to life.

Work: The hosting centre is located in the mountains and the differences in levels make it difficult for the ones with reduced mobility to use the site. The objective of this workcamp is therefore to increase the accessibility to the outdoor areas of the hosting centre. During the work you will adapt the already existing paths to make them more accessible and also create new sections to connect them. In this way you will learn about the development standards for persons with reduced mobility as well as smaller foundation and earth-moving works. Moreover you will make paving stones using different mortars, make low walls with stones from the river and also do some gardening.

Leisure activities: Situated in a remarkable natural environment, Vaunières is an ideal place to discover the joy of hiking and life in a rural area, with its markets, people and its producers. In the evenings, you will be able to organise games, international meals or show movies. During the project, touristic outings to discover the towns and villages of the region may also be organised.

Accommodation in tents, all facilities available on site

Location: Vaunières (7 km from the village of St Julien en Beauchêne, 40 km from the city of Gap)

Closest train station: Lus la Croix Haute

Participation fee : 40€ / child (up to 14), 80€ / 15+ and adult

Note : Children from the ages of 6 to 14 years old are able to take part in this workcamp. Younger children, from the age of 2, are welcome, but they must remain under the care of their parents throughout the duration of the workcamp.

SJ64 OUTDOOR IMPROVEMENTS FAI 2 09/08/15 – 16/08/15 RENO 15 vols 6-90Project: In the heart of the Hautes Alpes, the association “Les Villages des Jeunes” (www.villagesdesjeunes.org) has been managing, livening up and renovating the reception centre of le Faï since 1990. It is a former agriculture domain situated at an altitude of 1000 meters. The old buildings of the farm have been developed into small apartments and group accommodations. At le Faï, from April to December, the association organises inclusion projects for local people who are faced with social and professional difficulties and host teenagers and young adults experiencing family, health or professional difficulties in order to give them a possibility to get professional experience. In the summer, the Faï is also a place where professional artists and musicians come to work in and with this extraordinary place. Together, they create and perform at the yearly festivals that take place at the Faï. The international workcamps organised at the Faï contribute to make this place something “extra”, where people in different ages, from different countries and cultures, employees and volunteers, artists and tourists, live and work together for some days or several months. We hope that you also, a volunteer from France or abroad, will come in this spirit of encounter and working together which brings our project to life.Work : You will work near the activity room we renovated recently. You will build an access ramp at the building entrance for people with reduced mobility. We will expand the space at the back of the activity room in order to make a parking plot for people with reduced mobility. We will flatten the little square in front of the door room. Fully carried out on site, the construction of the ramp will be an opportunity for you to learn woodworking. The expansion and leveling of the ground will involve the construction of a wooden retaining wall or stone. Leisure activities: As the Faï is surrounded by an extraordinary nature, it is an ideal place when it comes to discover mountain hiking and the rural villages with their peasant markets and local products. In the evenings you can organise games, film nights, international meals… You can also organise more “touristic” trips to the towns and villages of the region. Accommodation in tents, all facilities available on siteLocation: The Farm of the Faï (3km from the village of Saix, 30 km from the city of Gap)Closest train station: Veynes Dévoluy (18km)

Participation fees : 40€ / child (up to 14), 80€ / 15+ and adult

Note : Children from the ages of 6 to 14 years old are able to take part in this workcamp. Younger children, from the age of 2, are welcome, but they must remain under the care of their parents throughout the duration of the workcamp.

YOUTH EXCHANGES (ADULTS)

Youth exchanges are open to organisations that have signed the Erasmus+ partnership agreement for the specific project. The projects have been submitted at Erasmus+ National Agency for the 1st of February

deadline and have not been confirmed yet by our National Agency. Therefore please do not make any arrangements before the projects have been confirmed!

SJ/E81 MOBILITY, MOTION, MOVIE 07/06/15 – 21/06/15 CULT 20 vols 18-30Project: This youth mobility exchange aims to facilitate the meeting between young people from different cultures and socio-professional backgrounds, to work all together on mobility and intercultural concepts.

All the participants will produce collectively a video as a communication tool about volunteering and mobility subjects.

The first week will be dedicated to workshops body language and self-expression while the second week will be devoted to the realization of the video. The participant will learn the various steps and techniques of video-making (shooting, directing, editing ..)

All the workshop will be led by theatre and video professionals.

Participants: 4 participants from 18 to 30 years old and 1 leader by country so 20 participants in total coming from France, Ukraine, Estonia and Turkey.

Accommodation: You will be hosted in a typical regional house called “La Maison des Bateleurs”. The organisation welcomes around 8 volunteers per year so the participants will have the opportunity to spend time, live and share meals with them.

You will be accommodated in 2 dormitories of 8 people with bunk beds. There is a common bathroom with showers and toilets.

Location: Montendre, Charente Maritime, 75 km from the sea between Bordeaux and Angoulême

Closest train station: Montendre

SJ/E82 TURNING WASTE INTO RESOURCES 29/06/15 – 19/07/15 ENVI 20 vols 18-30Project: The idea of the association "Le Créneau" is based on intercultural exchanges through collective life. The association promotes sustainable living supported by fundamental European values. This project is focused on developing young people's mutual understanding in the context of the ecological theme. The association is located in an isolated spot surrounded by nature. Therefore, the main part of the project is to manage daily life and the natural resources, mostly turning waste into a resource. To make this circularity, participants will be included in a process to find a solution to reach this goal. To improve waste management is very important to continue the association's life and for the local community as well.

Participants: 4 participants from 18 to 30 years old and 1 leader by country so 20 participants in total coming from France, Italy, Lithuania and Greece. Priority to young people with fewer opportunities.

Accommodation: "Le Créneau" provides accommodation for participants in a camping place which is located in the park that belongs to the association. Participants can stay at wooden domes, which are made of reused material, or at smaller camping tents. Dry toilets and showers are provided next to the camping area. Participants will be involved in the collective life (cooking / cleaning / etc...) with the help of the long term volunteers living there.

Location: Montcombroux-les-Mines (03130), 45km from Vichy

Closest train station: Moulins

SJ/E83 LA MONTAGNE QUI CHANTE 28/07/15 – 19/08/15 CULT 24 vols 18-30Project: In 1990, a unique acoustic project was born at the Faï farm in the Alps: gigantic trumps (amplifiers) were created in order to emphasize the natural echo of the surrounding mountains. Since then, every 17th of August, we organize a music festival to promote this extraordinary instrument.

The aims of this project are to contribute to the organization of the festival and to exchange about development of cultural events in rural areas

Participants: 4 participants from 18 to 30 years old and 1 leader by country so 24 participants in total coming from France, Spain, Czech Republic, Poland and Ukraine.

No specific skills are required to take part in this project, just a strong motivation to experience a multicultural collective life and work together on the preparation of the festival. Participants having experience in this field and willing to share their knowledge are welcomed!

Accommodation: You will be accommodated under tents and will have at your disposal all the facilities of the centre (dining room, kitchen, showers and toilets). If possible and according to the number of people on site, you will be hosted in dormitories. You will share the daily tasks (meals, cleaning...).

Location: The Farm of the Faï is 3km from the village of Saix, 30 km from the city of Gap, 200km from Marseille (and more than 3 hours from the sea side…)

Closest train station: Veynes Devoluy

SJ/E84 LET'S BE MORE ORGANIC 29/07/15 – 18/08/15 ENVI 20 vols 18-30Project: Like many people we frequently wonder how to be more aware and respectful about environmental problems in our daily life. The municipality of Beauvoisin and our association share a big garden in the center of the village that we want to develop into a pedagogical garden, with examples of organic farming, eco-construction and alternative energy. Our goal is that people come and see and get motivated to do it – together with us in the garden and at their homes.

Participants: 4 participants from 18 to 30 years old and 1 leader by country so 20 participants in total coming from France, Belarus, Spain and Iceland.

Location: Beauvoisin, 20 kms from Nîmes

Closest train station: Beauvoisin

SJ/E85 MELTING POTES 02/08/15 – 23/08/15 CULT 20 vols 18-30Project: This idea of a "Melting Potes festival" was born at Vaunières, an international hosting centre where cultural diversity is omnipresent: all year through, European and international volunteers live there, together with people from very different social backgrounds. As Vaunières is located in a very rural area, the idea was also to stimulate the local cultural life by offering a festival where people from the villages around could meet each other. This year we want to continue to promote cultural diversity and deconstruct stereotypes by focusing on a collective reflection about "Migrations and Europe-s".

Participants: 4 participants from 18 to 30 years old and 1 leader by country so 20 participants in total coming from France, Estonia, Italia and Israel.

Accommodation: Participants will be accommodated under tents and will have at their disposal all the facilities of the centre (dining room, kitchen, showers and toilets). If possible and according to the number of people on site, they will be hosted in dormitories

Location: Vaunières (7 km from the village of St Julien en Beauchêne, 40 km from the city of Gap)

Closest train station: Lus-la-Croix-Haute

SJ/E86 STOP TO THE 7TH CONTINENT 19/08/15 – 09/09/15 ENVI 20 vols 18-30Project : The « 7th continent » is the name given to a huge amount of waste which covers an area of 3,5 million km² in the Pacific Ocean. Through our daily consuming practices, especially the use of packaging, we are involved in this worldwide natural disaster. Even if the region of Lozère is one of the most protected and preserved area in France, and is part of a national park, the inhabitants of this region are also concerned by this problem and should think about a sustainable solution to the management of rubbishes and wasted packagings.

This project of youth exchange is integrated into the continuity of the reflection committed within the Passadou association : what do we set up so that every citizen of the world becomes aware of current environmental stakes? It seems within the competence of the association to educate and to raise awareness the youth towards a sustainable development, and to give them the ways to their level, to act in knowledge and in conscience.

The topic about the waste management is for Passadou a priority point to tackle, because, besides provoking in the oceans, the death of million birds, fishes and marine mammals every year, the plastic waste affect human populations today. On one hand, waste at sea increases the difficulties for fishing, and on the other hand, the human being at the end of the chain food, ingest fragments of plastics which can have ill effect on the health.

Participants: 4 participants from 18 to 30 years old and 1 leader by country so 20 participants in total coming from France, Spain, Slovakia and Italy.

Workshops : The activities break down into three phases :

• A phase of discovery, exchanges and reflection about the theme

• The second phase of meeting and creation of a communication medium

• A last phase focused on the sharing of knowledges and the valuation of the project

For these three weeks, you will meet inhabitants, elected representatives and local actors, with whom you will set up various workshops. As well, visits will take place in a waste reception center and an office of sorting and waste recycling. With a professional in communication, you will think about the realization of a communications tool to raise awareness on the waste problem.

Leisure activities : You can take advantage of your leisure time to discover natural resources and local traditions of the Mount Lozère and in sources of the Tarn, swim in river, make some hike, participate in festivities...

Situation : Le Pont de Montvert (48), from 25 km of Florac, 45 km of Mende, 55 km of Alès

Accommodation : On a camping place in tents

Closest train station : Génolhac

SJ/E87 BISSAP BE COOL 24/08/15 – 13/09/15 CULT 20 vols 18-30Project: The Bissap is the traditional drink in Senegal. Made of red flowers of Ibiscus, this is a cold beverage that is drank during the summer with friends and family. The associations of Le Créneau and Teraanga are working

together to build connections between the village of Nguekokh in Senegal and the local community in France. The aims of this partnership are to increase the mutual understanding between the 2 cultures and to participate on the social, economical and educational development. This year, both associations have decided to organize two festivals happening in the same time in Nguekokh and Montcombroux-les-Mines in France to celebrate this partnership of 10 years. Both events will be broadcast in both places. During two days, the local community in France will have the opportunity to discover the Senegalese culture while the local community in Senegal will discover the European one. In both places, French and Senegalese music bands will gather to perform together.

Participants: 4 participants from 18 to 30 years old and 1 leader by country so 20 participants in total coming from France, Spain, Wales and Armenia.

Accommodation: “Le Creneau” provides accommodation for participants in a camping place which is located in the park that belongs to the association. You can stay at wooden domes, which are made of reused material, or at smaller camping tents. Dry toilets and showers are provided next to the camping area. You will be involved in the collective life (cooking / cleaning / etc...) with the help of the long term volunteers living there.

Location: Montcombroux-les-Mines (03130), 45km from Vichy

Closest train station: Moulins

SJ/E88 EUROPE'S GOT BLUE HANDS 02/09/15 – 22/09/15 CULT 20 vols 18-30Project: September 19th 2015, the town of la Ferté sous Jouarre is organising the 7th "Blue Hands Festival", dedicated to street arts and to the history of the area which used to be an important place of extraction and manufacture of millstone. The « blue hands » are the workers who were cutting the stones and stealing pieces of the flint which penetrated the flesh. Since several years organisation VirVolt is giving a performance at the festival.

Participants: 4 participants from 18 to 30 years old and 1 leader by country so 20 participants in total coming from France, Greece, Russia and Serbia.

Accommodation: in tents, at the camping ground of the hosting center Vir'Volt.

Location: La Ferté sous Jouarre (Seine&Marne, 50km from Paris)

Closest train station: La Ferté-sous-Jouarre

YOUTH EXCHANGES (TEENAGERS)

Youth exchanges are open to organisations that have signed the Erasmus+ partnership agreement for the specific project. The projects have been submitted at Erasmus+ National Agency for the 1st of February

deadline and have not been confirmed yet by our National Agency. Therefore please do not make any arrangements before the projects have been confirmed!

SJ/E89 EUR'UPCYCLING SESSION 06/07/15 – 23/07/15 CULT 20 vols 15-17Project: This is a youth exchange bound to the lasting approach of our development. The 18-day voyage will be filled with opportunities to learn about working together and collective life through personal and social growth. The role of human impact on a global scale will also be placed at the forefront. The group of adolescents will give forgotten and forsaken objects new life. Discussing amongst themselves, the participants will propose creative activities using recuperated materials, including textiles. This immersion in some of the artistic methods of recycling will underline the capacity to give life to abandoned objects in both a creative and exciting manner. These reflective workshops will be completed with the mindset of respect towards the environment. This is done with the aim of emphasizing collective decision making. An international shared meal and giant exhibition space will permit the participants to show the works that they crafted in the diverse workshops they participated in during the month of July.

Participants: 4 participants from 15 to 17 years old and 1 leader by country so 20 participants in total coming from France, Italy, Latvia and Estonia.

Accommodation: In tents on Citrus' site, with all available facilities. Bring your sleeping bag along.

Location: Laguépie (100kms from Toulouse)

Closest train station: Laguépie

Participation fee: 100€

SJ/E90 UNITED EYES AND EARS 11/07/15 – 29/07/15 CULT 24 vols 14-17Project: In July 2015, two festivals will coincide to animate the village of Laguépie. These festive and cultural activities will serve as the base for the making of a film about the implications of 'citizenship' within a rural community. The video project will allow the exploration of notions of 'the objectivity of the media' and freedom of expression. The film realised by the group will be screened at the opening of a concert on July 25th.

Participants: 5 participants from 14 to 17 years old and 1 leader by country so 24 participants in total coming from France, Macedonia, Finland and Turkey.

Accommodation: The campleaders will meet you at the train station of Laguépie and take you to the “base nautique” where you will sleep during the project. You will stay in rooms of 4 people. Each room as a little bathroom and toilets. You will also be able to use 2 big meeting rooms and a large equipped kitchen.

Location: Laguépie, which is located 100 km North-East of Toulouse, between Montauban and Albi

Closest train station: Laguépie

SJ/E91 LET'S RISE UP! 15/07/15 – 31/07/15 CULT 24 vols 15-18Project: The Association Centre de Beaumotte set up an exchange around human rights and European citizenship. You will take part in some workshops about respect and human rights and will realize at the end a movie that will be the result of your thoughts.

Participants: 5 participants from 15 to 18 years old and 1 leader by country so 24 participants in total coming from France, Italy, Belgium and Latvia.

Accommodation: You will be hosted in the green yard of Centre de Beaumotte (70190, Franche Comté, France) using camping tents.

All the association facilities will be available to use. (Kitchen, Showers, communal areas).

In this way, you will be responsible of your free time and everyday life.

Location: Beaumotte

Closest train station: Vesoul

Participation fee: 100€

SJ/E92 MUSIK & LIENS 01/08/15 – 16/08/15 CULT 24 vols 15-18Project: The Beaumotte’ s center association sets up an exchange between music young authors and artists in general. This exchange has a purpose to <gather them> and make them debate about the European actuality.

The goal is to create one show to be presented on the 15th of August, during a celebration event that would be especially organized for this occasion.

The first week will be dedicated to create a music instrument and to bond the members of the project.

The second week will be dedicated to set up a show, while the participants learn about the different phases and techniques of this one.

Participants: 5 participants from 15 to 18 years old and 1 leader by country so 24 participants in total coming from France, Germany, Italy and Czech Republic.

Accommodation: The group will be hosted in the green yard of Centre de Beaumotte using camping tents. All the association facilities will be available to use. (kitchen, showers, communal areas).

Location: Beaumotte (70190, Franche Comté)

Closest train station: Vesoul

Participation fee: 100€

OFAJ (ADULTS)

SJ/TRI93 OFAJ – EUROPEAN YOUTH IN MOTION SOC 13/04/15 – 23/04/15 15 vols 17-29Project: The association Le Créneau is based in a rural area in the center of France. It has been working for 20 years on social, educative and cultural local development. The mobility issue is often a source of inequality as rural areas are not well connected. Youngsters have to live with this inequality and lack of transportation. This project aims at making young people aware that they can be a driving force of their own mobility.

You will talk about interculturality and transportation in each country. The aim will also be to build a mean of transport and to use it at the end of the project for one or two days to go to a place you will chose with the group.

Participants: Volunteers coming from France, Germany and Russia. Priority will be given to youngsters with fewer opportunities.

Accommodation : “Le Creneau” provides accommodation for participants in a camping place which is located in the park that belongs to the association. Participants can stay at wooden domes, which are made of reused material, or at smaller camping tents. Dry toilets and showers are provided next to the camping area. According to the weather, you will be able to sleep in dormitories of 4 to 7 people in a house of the association. Participants will be involved in the collective life (cooking / cleaning / etc...) with the help of the long term volunteers living there.

Location : Montcombroux-les-Mines (03130), 45km from Vichy

Closest train station : Moulins-sur-Allier

OFAJ (TEENAGERS)

SJ/TRI94 OFAJ – FROM KITCHEN TO GARDEN RENO-ENVI 12/08/15 – 29/08/15 15 vols 15-17Project:

• Workcamp aspect: «The Kitchen »

4 to 5 half days of work each week on the construction of the kitchen and the improvement/development of surrounding areas (construction of stone walls, paved walkways, and/or external insulation)

• Workshop aspect: « The Garden»

Workshops concerning food and nutrition, dealing with three main subjects: understanding the environment, careers and the preparation of certain meals

Leisure activities: Volunteers participate in local discoveries and special events organized by and chosen by the group itself (canoeing, horse riding, festivals, etc…) over the course of three group outings.

Accommodation : in tents on Citrus' site, with all available facilities. Bring your sleeping bag along.

Location : Laguépie is located 100 km North-East of Toulouse, between Montauban and Albi

Closest train station : Laguépie

Participation fee: 100€

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