ESC: Cultural Café : Building Connections in the countryside

Name: ESC: Cultural Café : Building Connections in the countryside
Start: 2024-05-20
End: 2024-09-30
Location: Roqueredonde, France

Code: 39468 Copied

France European Voluntary Service Social work Environment Culture European Voluntary Service Social work +2 Fixed dates

About the project

📝 Detailed information

💼 What the programme involves

We welcome volunteers to lead socio-cultural activities in the village of Roqueredonde in the South of France. Their mission will not only involve setting up a lively café in the countryside but also promoting ecological consciousness within the community. This involves creating a cozy space where people can come together for artistic expression, music jams, community interaction, and the exchange of diverse cultures, all while keeping a deep appreciation for the natural environment. The volunteers will lead initiatives to minimize environmental impact, implementing sustainable practices, organizing eco-friendly events, and educating the community on the importance of conservation. From composting organic waste to sourcing locally-produced ingredients, every aspect of the café's operation will consider the environment .

🏠 Accommodation on site

Regain is at La Borie Noble just 19 kilometers from Lodeve and 5 kilometers from Roqueredonde. We have an organic bakery, a green garden, a farm and a natural swimming pool. You'll share daily life with community members, volunteers, and woofers. Accommodation offers private bedrooms with shared bathroom facilities. With three vegetarian meals provided daily, a kitchenette is available for personal cooking preferences. Recreational spaces abound. Transportation includes a thrice-weekly bus service, a train reaching the coast in an hour, and access to a car for licensed drivers.

🎒 Leisure activities

You'll work around 35 hours a week with team support, focusing on our main goal: creating an awesome cultural café in the countryside. It'll be a spot where art, community vibes, and diverse cultures all mix together. Alongside café management and event organization, you'll engage in community activities like baking, gardening, cheese-making, and other tasks. There are many learning opportunities, from hosting exhibitions to language labs, crafts, and cultural events. Regular yoga and meditation sessions will also be available to cultivate a positive impact.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: We seek volunteers who are team players, enjoy rural life and are willing to take the initiative. Basic English and a curiosity for exploring new cultures are indispensable. This opportunity is open to individuals aged 18 to 30 from the EU or partner countries.It's important to care about the environment, while also respecting community norms and non violence values. A driver's license is an advantage, but what truly matters is your motivation. If you feel like manual work, nature, and communal living, or simply curious about these experiences, we encourage you to join us.
Deadline: Application deadline: 01/05/2024

ℹ️ Additional information

The project is implemented under the European Solidarity Corps Programme, financed by the European Commission.
The participating organisations have to be mindful of these needs as they are responsible for providing a respectful and trusting hosting environment. At the same time, the organisations participating in the initiative devote a great deal of time, energy and resources to set up a high-quality activity; they should therefore expect that European Solidarity Corps participants show a similar level of respect for the local communities and the people that are directly concerned by the activities (https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/mission_en).
What do we provide ?

Training before and after the project
Health insurance during your project
round-trip travel reimbursement
accommodation and food
pocket money
language course
Return Week-end
Youth Pass and SVI international Volunteer passport

Before applying for this volunteering project, you need to enroll yourself at European Solidarity Corps Platform (https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity_en) and specify your European Solidarity Corps Participant Number (PRN).
This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label.
Contact the ESC coordinator at +32 2 888 67 13 to get more informations.

Interested in this project? Create your account and apply online.

📅 Available sessions

FR39468

20/05/2024 → 30/09/2024

Closed

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Deadline: 01/05/2024

ℹ️ Key information

Age required

18–30 years old

Solidarity donation

0.00 EUR

French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).

📍 Location

La Borie Noble, 34650 Roqueredonde, France

France

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Central European Summer Time

Local time: 22:01 (12/11/2026)

🛡️ Before you leave

Security information

📞 Contact us

[email protected]

+32 2 888 67 13

Contact form

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English French