CLERMONT-FERRAND 2 – Maintenance of a community garden
France
Teenagers
Manual work
Teenagers
Manual work
Fixed dates
About the project
CLERMONT-FERRAND 2 – Maintenance of a community garden
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
During this workcamp you will be involved in the maintenance of a community garden in the neighbourhood of “Fontaine du Bac”, in the South of Clermont-Ferrand.
Since 1993, Concordia has been organizing international workcamps in the city of Clermont-Ferrand but this year it is going to be the first time that the residents of “Fontaine-du-Bac” will welcome us. The community garden was created 6 years ago upon the initiative of locals. It is maintained by a group of volunteers (both locals and strangers), they are involved in cultivating plants and taking care of the garden. It is composed of both collective and private plots. During the whole year various workshops for children and adults are organized there. The activities are based on the following principles: promoting social diversity through uniting people with different backgrounds (those facing social exclusion or having disabilities, etc.) The whole garden’s team is looking forward to working with you!
For more information visit: http://jardinfdb.blogspot.fr/
💼 What the programme involves
You will be involved in the maintenance of a community garden. Alongside two camp leaders, including a technical instructor, you will create wooden street furniture, install fences and help gardeners. A team from the local community center will welcome you and will provide a dining room, where you will be able to leave your stuff. Local youngster may take part in the camp and show you around.
🏠 Accommodation on site
You will be accommodated in the two-star campsite “Les Sablons” in Pont-du-Chateau (with swimming pool, Jacuzzi and various activities). You will be sharing a two-person tent with another volunteer (boys and girls will be separated) and a collective tent for group life. There will be another international workcamp for teenagers in the campsite. The group will be sharing the cleaning chores and preparing meals together. The budget will be allocated to the group leader and you will participate in the preparation of dishes with good products from the market and local producers.
📍 About the location
Clermont-Ferrand is the main city of Auvergne region. It is located in the beautiful volcanic area with a lot of possibilities for hiking. The highest volcano Puy de Dôme is also accessible by panoramic train. During the camp, you will be able to enjoy the summer energy of the city, since there are plenty of concerts, “Sable Show festival”, French National Day (14th July). Moreover, it is the best time to visit the historical city center and also countryside which is located right on its doorstep (there are a lot of hiking trails and beautiful lakes for swimming, in the volcanic national park). It is going to be a rich and exciting trip!
For more information visit: http://www.clermont-fd.com et http://www.planetepuydedome.com
⚠️ Requirements
Open to German and Italian volunteers only. This project is supported by the OFAJ, the French-German Youth Office. Some volunteers from France, Germany and Italy may be eligible for reimbursement of their travel costs upon the presentation of original tickets. The accommodation is located relatively far from the city center, in a neighbouring town. Please bring sporty/hiking shoes, working clothes and a swimsuit. As the nights can be quite cold, remember also to bring warm clothes and a sleeping bag. You can also bring recipes from your home country, musical instruments and games. You will get around the city on foot, by car and by minibus.
Foreigners belonging to the European Union must bring with them a personal EHIC (European Health Insurance Card), and everybody must, in any case, bring their insurance certificate. If health issues happen on the project, volunteers will have to pay for it, and then be reimbursed once back in their home country.
ℹ️ Additional information
Meeting point:
Clermont-Ferrand train station.
Closest airport:
Clermont-Ferrand, Lyon or Paris.
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CONCF-034
13/07/2018 → 30/07/2018
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ℹ️ Key information
Age required
15–17 years old
Solidarity donation
165.00 EUR
French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).
📍 Location
Clermont-Ferrand, France
France
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)
Timezone
Central European Standard Time
Local time: 22:03 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🗣️ Languages spoken
English
French