📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
This is already the second year that the Concordia association is in partnership with PEP 33! The latter contributes to solidarity, education and health, three major pillars of the structure. It is an ideal place to promote social, cultural and generational mixing, values of sharing and bonding, which are also carried by Concordia.
💼 What the programme involves
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Accompany the association of the Pupilles de l'Enseignement Publique in the safeguarding of their Seaside Centre, intended to welcome families and young people!
The solidarity commitment led by PEP 33 (www.lespep33.org) already has a strong impact on the local community by offering many opportunities to the public. By acting with them in the renovation of their centre located on the Bay of Arcachon, the international workcamp will contribute to this cause, while consolidating the intercultural link that was created last year with the residents.
You will continue the renovation of a part of the site which constitutes the reception centre of the PEP in Andernos-les-Bains. It is possible that part of the work will take place on scaffolding.
🏠 Accommodation on site
You will be accommodated in the heart of the city centre, where you will sleep in tents. You will have the chance to experience collective lifestyle, work together on different tasks for example preparing the meals. With the budget assigned to the group, the participants will buy healthy, local products.
📍 About the location
Andernos-les-Bains is located in the region of New Aquitaine on the Bay of Arcachon and close to Bordeaux. The region offers you the opportunity to discover its vineyards, its remarkable castles, abbeys and churches, as well as the ocean so close to the construction site.
If you wish, you can discover the Bordeaux region through numerous walks, the city classified as a UNESCO world heritage site, or go to the Dune du Pilat, a unique landscape but above all just a few minutes away from Andernos. Make the most of your free time to discover this illustrious region together.
ℹ️ Additional information
Bring a sleeping bag, camping mat, work clothes, sports shoes, warm and rain gear, a torch, a bathing suit and sun cream. Don't hesitate to bring your musical instruments, recipes, games or specialties from your country to let everyone discover them.
If you wish to participate in this workcamp, it is strongly recommended that you know how to swim to enjoy the natural swimming areas and to know how to cycle!
Citizens of the European Union must bring their EHIC (European Health Insurance Card) and all participants, without exception must bring their insurance certificate. In case of medical care participants have to pay the cost but will be reimbursed once back in their home country.
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https://www.concordia.fr/chantiers-france-2020