Camp Nogaret

Name: Camp Nogaret
Start: 2026-03-04
End: 2028-11-30
Location: Roqueredonde, France

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France Environment Environment Group Permanent

About the project

Camp Nogaret

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

Our association is based in Nogaret hamlet (Roqueredonde, South of France), in a preserved natural environment surrounded by forests and hills. In Orbita is a small, community-driven initiative that combines ecology, sustainability, non-formal education, and civic engagement in a rural setting.

Specific features of our association
● Commitment to non-violence and respect: All activities and interactions are guided by Gandhian values of non violence, respect for human beings, and care for the planet’s resources. Volunteers are encouraged to adopt these principles in daily life, teamwork, and decision-making.

● Nature-based learning environment: Activities take place outdoors and are deeply connected to the local ecosystem. Participants experience hands-on learning rather than classroom-based education.

● Sustainable lifestyle practices: We promote eco-responsible living through waste reduction, recycling, responsible consumption, use of local products, and collective cooking. The place itself reflects ecological values in everyday life, including the use of solar panels and following zero-waste principles.

● Small-scale, human-centered approach: Located in a rural hamlet, the exchange offers a close-knit group dynamic, fostering meaningful intercultural dialogue and strong interpersonal connections.

● Non-formal education methods: We use participatory workshops, reflection circles, outdoor activities, and creative expression to encourage active involvement and personal growth, while connecting participants to the values of sustainability, respect, and non-violence.

💼 What the programme involves

The tasks of the volunteers will depend on the season and the needs of the project. Our activities are closely connected to nature and sustainability, so volunteers will be in daily contact with the natural environment.

Throughout the year, volunteers can be involved in eco-construction activities, using natural and sustainable materials. This may include small renovation works, maintaining traditional structures or building small outdoor facilities, or helping improve communal spaces in an environmentally responsible way. Part of this ecological responsibility is taking care of our natural water source: volunteers may help clean and maintain the water pathway, so it remains unobstructed, and support the preservation of this clean and valuable resource.

In warmer seasons, activities can include maintaining and signaling hiking trails, creating and installing small wooden signs to identify tree species in the forest reserve, and supporting environmental awareness initiatives. Additional tasks may involve harvesting and maintaining the greens garden, as well as creating and managing compost beds to support sustainable gardening practices and overall ecological care. They will be encouraged to contribute ideas for outdoor workshops, environmental games, biodiversity discovery activities, or civic engagement initiatives linked to sustainability.

All tasks are carried out in a collective spirit, combining practical outdoor work with learning, reflection, and community cooperation.

During colder periods, tasks may include organizing and storing firewood and helping maintain safe and accessible outdoor areas. Volunteers may also contribute to preserving and clearing forest footpaths used by trekkers, ensuring they remain walkable and properly maintained.

A volunteer is expected to spend between 3 to 4 hours per day on project activities. They might have half a day or a full day off each week for personal activities, such as hiking, exploring the surrounding nature, relaxing, or engaging in creative projects.

🏠 Accommodation on site

The hosting capacity in Nogaret hamlet, allows us to host participants in different types of shared living arrangements, ensuring both comfort and a strong sense of community:
● Single rooms
● Double rooms
● Shared dormitories
● A yurt arranged as a dormitory, offering a nature-based living experience
● An additional open space yurt for workshops and group activities
● Several rooms dedicated to board games, reading, and quiet reflection, providing spaces for relaxation and personal time

All accommodations are simple but comfortable, fully integrated into the natural and rural setting. The facilities are designed with sustainability in mind, including solar panels, shared bathrooms and showers usually heated by wood, and practices that minimize energy and water waste. Wi-Fi is available only in the office and common areas, not in the
bedrooms, to encourage connection with nature and the community. This setup allows volunteers to enjoy both privacy when needed and a close-knit community atmosphere, encouraging interaction, collaboration, and a strong connection with nature and ecological living.

🍲 Food

Full board with accommodation: 50 € per day per person. This includes three meals prepared by the hosts, lodging in our facilities, and guided learning activities, and eco-project participation.

Self-catering with accommodation: 20 € per day per person. Volunteers have access to a shared kitchen and cooking space, but they are responsible for buying their own food, preparing their meals and cleaning.

📍 About the location

Nogaret, 34650 Roqueredonde, Hérault, France

⚠️ Requirements

Yes, we have some special requirements and recommendations to ensure the safety, well- being, and engagement of volunteers during their stay at In Orbita

Health and insurance: Volunteers must have a valid European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) or equivalent European medical insurance.

Dietary needs: Volunteers will be asked to complete a form detailing any special diets, allergies, or health requirements before arrival, so that meals and activities can be safely and appropriately planned.

Interests and participation: Before the project starts, volunteers will be invited to pre- arrange a meeting with the host team to co-create the program of activities, so the schedule reflects the interests, skills, and motivations of the volunteers while balancing the needs of the group and ecological projects.

Flexibility and engagement: Volunteers should be willing to participate in outdoor and ecological activities and collaborative projects. Visits to local villages and cultural sites can also be arranged as part of the experience, depending on group interest and timing.

It would be nice but not necessary for volunteers to provide a letter of motivation. A short text explaining their interests, motivations, and expectations for the project can help us get on the same page with the volunteer regarding their goals and the type of experience they are seeking. It also allows us to better adapt activities and tasks to match their skills, interests, and learning objectives, and to understand any personal motivations or special skills that could enrich the group experience or ecological projects.

🤝 Meeting point

We can arrange to pick up volunteers from nearby locations to make their arrival easier.

We can collect volunteers from the train station just 1.5 km from our hamlet. Alternatively, we can pick them up from Lodève,(20KM away )the nearest village, for a small fee of 2 € per person.

ℹ️ Additional information

Our association is built around Gandhian values of non-violence, respect, and cooperation, which guide all interactions and activities. Volunteers are expected to embrace these values in their daily life, communication, and teamwork.
We also strongly promote sustainability and ecological responsibility. During the stay, volunteers will be asked to respect the environment, minimize waste, and follow our zero-waste practices, including recycling, composting, and careful use of resources.

The volunteer assignment is designed as a short-term experience, with a maximum duration of 12 days, depending on the number of participants in each team.

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