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ESC: SJ/ESC20 - Back to the roots

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About the project

ESC: SJ/ESC20 - Back to the roots

📝 Detailed information

💼 What the programme involves

After a successful first international project, the residents of Lyoffans are eager to welcome volunteers back to their village. This project is part of a series of long-term initiatives to promote sustainability and solidarity, in line with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal 11: “Sustainable Cities and Communities.” This year, the focus will be on working on a concrete project while building connections, exchanging, and sharing authentic moments. This experience is an ideal opportunity to discover new ways of thinking and acting, while sharing your skills in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Each project is a unique adventure, and we invite you to live yours!

🏠 Accommodation on site

The municipality will provide a renovated community house for the group. You will be self-sufficient, with a kitchen and shared sleeping areas (3–5 volunteers per room). Beds are provided, but you must bring a sleeping bag and pillow. A shower is available on site, and residents’ homes are also accessible to encourage interaction. The work site is a 3-minute walk away, and villagers can help with transport. Meals will be planned and cooked in turns with a daily budget of about €5 per person, including vegetarian or vegan options.

🎒 Leisure activities

The community of Lyoffans aims to restore its washhouses and fountains in the village center. This project brings together international volunteers to combine heritage restoration with social exchange. You will help repair the paving for about 6 hours a day while learning traditional masonry techniques, working as a team, and taking part in community life, contributing to the village’s renewal and shared connections.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: 18-30 YO.
Deadline: 02/07/2026 00:00

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.

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📅 Available sessions

FR49995

04/07/2026 → 25/07/2026

Closed
Volunteers registered 0 / 2
♂ 0/1 ♀ 0/1
Deadline: 02/07/2026

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

Laguépie, France

France

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Central European Standard Time

Local time: 21:09 (12/11/2026)

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English French