ESC: Let’s dive into the Calvados' local history and camp; intercultural heritage
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About the project
ESC: Let’s dive into the Calvados' local history and camp; intercultural heritage
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
The Archives of the Department of Calvados is an institution located in France, specifically in the Normandy region. It is responsible for collecting, classifying, preserving, and providing access to historical documents related to the Calvados department. These archives encompass a wide range of documents, including parish registers, notarial acts, maps and plans, photographs, newspapers, correspondence, and more. Established for the preservation of the region's historical heritage, the Archives of the Department of Calvados play an essential role in safeguarding the local collective memory. They also offer research and assistance services to scholars, historians, genealogists, and the general public interested in the history and culture of the region. Through their work, these archives contribute to the dissemination and valorization of Calvados' historical heritage, allowing present and future generations to better understand their past.
💼 What the programme involves
The project is located in Caen (the main city of the Calvados County) and aims to celebrate and raise awareness about our common European cultural heritage and shared values of solidarity, respect and freedom (in relation with the Millennium of Caen and the World War 2 commemorations for the D-Day Landing, the Liberation of concentration camps, and the armistice of 1945). The volunteer will split his/her time between the Musée de Vieux-la-Romaine (12km from Caen), an archaeological site from the period of the Roman Empire (1 day/week) and the Calvados Archives in Caen (4 days/week).
The volunteer will discover and be involved in the daily tasks of both sites: the handling and preservation of documents (collecting, ordering...)
- the reception of various audience;
- the creation of cultural mediation tools (sharing ideas about contents, writing documents..);
- the organisation of pedagogical workshops for schools and families about World War II, women history, or Antiquity…
🏠 Accommodation on site
🍲 Food
The volunteers will be autonomous in the management of their meals, there are kitchen areas to heat up their lunch and eat with colleagues.
📍 About the location
Caen, a city located in northwestern France, is steeped in a rich history dating back to antiquity. Founded by the Gauls under the name Augustodurum, it later became a stronghold under the Roman Empire. Over the centuries, Caen has evolved into a significant political and cultural center, particularly during the reign of the Dukes of Normandy. The city has been heavily influenced by the Hundred Years' War, the French Revolution, and the ravages of World War II.
Geographically, Caen is situated in the Normandy region, close to the shores of the English Channel and the Orne Valley. Surrounded by picturesque countryside landscapes, it offers a contrast between its medieval historic center and modern neighborhoods.
In terms of associations, Caen is home to a multitude of organizations engaged in various fields, including education, culture, environment, and social issues. Local associations work to promote social inclusion, heritage preservation, environmental protection, and community development. These initiatives contribute to strengthening the city's social fabric and improving the quality of life for its residents.
⚠️ Requirements
Deadline: No application deadline.
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.
This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label.
Contact the ESC coordinator at +32 2 888 67 13 to get more informations.
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📅 Available sessions
FR39594
01/10/2024 → 30/06/2025
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
Rue de Lion Sur Mer, 14000 Caen, France
France
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)
Timezone
Central European Summer Time
Local time: 22:12 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
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