📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Not far from Poitiers, between heaven and earth, in this commune called Buxerolles, the Saint-Jacques-et-Saint-Philippe de Buxerolles church first mentioned in 1226, dates back to the Romanesque period. A first chapel, completely destroyed when the building was rebuilt in 1868, dates back to the 11th century. After several years, the building is in need of a refresh, and the project will involve refurbishing the church as well as intercultural sharing between locals and peace-building volunteers.
💼 What the programme involves
The aim of the project is to renovate the interior walls of the Saint-Jacques-et-Saint-Philippe church in Buxerolles. The church dates back to the 11th century, but the walls have been plastered with cement, which has led to poor drainage of moisture and created saltpetre. Accompanied by a specialist technical supervisor, you will first have to remove the plaster from the walls, then dehumidify the walls and finish by plastering them with lime. Other traditional masonry work will give you a chance to familiarise yourself with these techniques. You have to come with work clothes or clothes that may be damaged or soiled. We will provide you with safety equipment. No qualifications are required for this project. You will work 4 to 5 hours a day, over 12 days.
🏠 Accommodation on site
You will sleep in 2-person tents at the « Espace Marcel Varliette », where all facilities are available (toilets, kitchens, showers, common room, etc.). The church is located in the same place as the accommodation. You'll need to bring your own sleeping bag and pillow, and we'll provide inflatable mattresses. Meals will be prepared, in turn, by you, particularly for lunch and dinner, while respecting environmental values and local resources, as well as the culture of each person (hot and cold dishes as well as for vegetarians and vegans will be prepared).
📍 About the location
Buxerolles (86180) is located in the Greater Poitiers conurbation, 6 km from Poitiers.
Leisure activites: At the crossroads of several charming little villages in the Vienne region, you'll be able to take full advantage of the local heritage. When you're not working on the site, you'll be taking part in summer activities such as July 14th. Outings to Poitiers or Châtellerault and activities such as the Futuroscope, bowling or cinema can also be organised.