DECORATE A YOUTH CENTER
France
Renovation
Art
Renovation
Art
Fixed dates
About the project
DECORATE A YOUTH CENTER
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
This is the first time we organize a project in Bourges. They will be supported by the team of the youth centre and make sure that you have everything you need! During the project, you will be invited to connect with the local population, in particular the youth of the city, which will help you in the workcamp and will benefit your work. There will be two other workcamps happening in the city at the same time. Intercultural dynamic is guaranteed!
💼 What the programme involves
Welcome to Bourges City! Elected European cultural capital for 2028, the city is planning on hosting several cultural events in the next 3 years. This international workcamp is one of them! For this project, you will take part in the creation of a participative youth centre with mainly painting, including an artistic fresco, and some woodwork here and there to make sure the youth centre is brain new to welcome the teenagers of the city.
🏠 Accommodation on site
You will be accommodated in tents and inflatable mattresses (provided by Concordia) close to the worksite! Group life will be organized nearby in a room provided for the group. There, you will share the various group tasks and activities. Together, you will participate in organizing group life (cleaning, activities, etc.) and take turns preparing meals using products you will purchase locally. The activity leaders will have a budget to cover these expenses and you will be responsible for preparing the menus and doing your own shopping. A vegetarian diet using local and seasonal products will be preferred, while respecting the participants; dietary requirements and allowing you to discover local cuisine.
📍 About the location
Bourges city is located right in the middle of France! It is famous for the remarkable cathedral in the city centre, where the workcamp will happen. As it is quite a big city, you will enjoy the local outings possibilities such as shops, restaurants and bars. If you enjoy nature, you can also discover the swamps and take a walk along the Yèvres river. Let's not forget the national holiday on the 14th of July which usually comes with local festivities (music, firework, etc.)
⚠️ Requirements
This project is supported by the program European Solidarity Corps for young people between 18 and 30 years. It is open to all volunteers that fit the ESC criteria.
The participation to the ESC volunteering teams is subjects to several principles and conditions, presented on the ESC webpage: https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity/mission_en
- Volunteers do not have to pay any fee (no sending, nor participation fee) to attend the project;
- Volunteers need to enroll in the PASS, the European Solidarity Corps Portal; Concordia France will organise their matching, on the online system, with the volunteering project;
- Volunteers will receive pocket money, calculated on basis of 8€/day, once they arrive on the project in France;
- Volunteers will receive a financial support for their travel, according to a maximum amount established in accordance with their travel distance and upon the presentation of original tickets;
- Volunteers will have to complete a participation report, submitted online through the portal.
Your tickets have to be uploaded on the CONFIRMATION FORM. Please fill the confirmation form when you receive the Infosheet. This is MANDATORY for all ESC participants. If you fail to provide your transport tickets on time, your participation may be cancelled. The tickets have to be shared a month before the project. In the case of last minute application, the delay will be of two days.
ℹ️ Additional information
Make sure you bring at least one warm outfit (pants, sweater, socks, closed-toe shoes, rain gear) and one light outfit (skirt or shorts, t-shirt, open-toe shoes).
Also, remember to bring gloves, work clothes and shoes, and a swimsuit for swimming. Nights can be chilly, so bring a good, warm sleeping bag and an insulated sleeping mat.
You can also bring local recipes from your country, as well as music instruments and games. Feel free to share your culture as much as possible with the rest of the group!
The last day is dedicated to departure, which usually happens in the morning.
Interested in this project? Create your account and apply online.
Sign in to apply📅 Available sessions
CONCF-23702-ESC
03/07/2026 → 17/07/2026
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ℹ️ Key information
Age required
18–30 years old
Solidarity donation
0.00
French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).
📍 Location
18000 Bourges, France
France
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)
Timezone
Central European Standard Time
Local time: 21:34 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🏠 Accommodation
Collective
🗣️ Languages spoken
English