📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
You will discover the charming and sunny village of Cessenon-Sur-Orb located by the river Orb. You will create a biodiversity themed fresco painting in a recreation area frequented by locals and visitors. Implemented in partnership with the Hérault department, this project also aims to restore a fire place intended for moments of relaxation and conviviality.
This project is for lovers of nature and street art, as well as for volunteers interested in biodiversity and small masonry.
💼 What the programme involves
You will create a fresco painting on the theme of biodiversity and restore a fire place in a recreation area.
Restoration of the fire place:
- removal of the original mortar
- purging of joints between building stones
- cleaning and humidification of the supports,
- installation of refractory bricks
- removal and treatment of the metal hood
Creation of a fresco:
- cleaning of the supporting walls
- creation of the biodiversity themed fresco
- installation of the fresco
🏠 Accommodation on site
You will be accommodated in tents in the camping site of Cessenon-sur-Orb, with access to toilets and showers. Tents and floor mats will be provided but you can bring your own if you want to. The group will be sharing the cleaning tasks and preparing meals together. The budget will be allocated to the camp leader and you will participate in the preparation of the food using good and local products.
📍 About the location
Cessenon-sur-Orb located along the river Orb, halfway between the sea and the mountains, is one of the oldest places of Languedoc. The Mediterranean beaches are located 35 km away. The nautical base of Reals is a privileged place for nautical activities. Within the village you can see the Riches tile factory (from 19th century), the St. Annes chapel or several prehistoric Dolmens. The surrounding nature will allow you to do all kinds of sports and outdoor activities, to visit the marble quarry or the eucalyptus forest. You will be also be close to the medieval cities of Narbonne (35 km) and Béziers (20 km). Many cultural tours are organized in Cessenon-sur-Orb.
More information: http://www.cessenon.fr/
⚠️ Requirements
When working on site, it is strongly recommended to use gloves and closed, sturdy clothing and shoes. We will lend you personal protective equipment according to the tasks you will be assigned. Nights can sometimes be cool, despite frequent high temperatures during the summer days. Bring a good sleeping bag and specific clothing in case of rain and storms. Do not forget sun protection (hat, glasses, sun cream...) and your swimsuit!
Some intercultural and common activities could be organized if you want, so please feel free to bring some cultural stuff from your own country (food, recipes, stories or dances)!
Volunteers belonging to the European Union must bring with them a personal EHIC (European Health Insurance Card), and everybody should, in any case, bring their own insurance certificate. If health issues happen on the project, volunteers will have to pay for it, and will then be reimbursed once back in their home country.