ESC: SJ/ESC54 - The Remains of Arzeliers

Name: ESC: SJ/ESC54 - The Remains of Arzeliers
Start: 2026-09-15
End: 2026-09-29
Location: Laguépie, France

Code: 50054 Copied

France European Voluntary Service Social work Environment European Voluntary Service Social work +1 Fixed dates

About the project

📝 Detailed information

💼 What the programme involves

For 20 years, volunteers from all over the world have been committed to preserving the remains of a former village in ruins. Will you be the next one to join the adventure? Located between the Alps and Provence, the ancient village of Arzeliers stands on a hill, offering a panoramic view of the Durance valley. There are remains of 12th-century buildings: a castle, a chapel, traces of fortifications, and several houses. For several years, in partnership with the municipality of Laragne, the association Les Villages des Jeunes has been working to maintain and promote the remains of the Arzeliers castle. The various works organized on this site aim to consolidate the ruins of this precious architectural work, while enriching its history through the intercultural encounters unique to international workcamps.

🏠 Accommodation on site

You will stay in individual tents at the municipal campsite. A large shared tent will serve as the kitchen and common meeting space. You will have access to the campsite’s sanitary facilities and equipment. We aim to reduce our environmental impact by eating mostly local food and limiting meat to twice a week. Daily life is organized collectively, including menu planning (vegetarian, vegan, etc.), shopping, and activities. Grocery trips are arranged using available on-site vehicles when needed.

🎒 Leisure activities

You will help consolidate the stone masonry walls of the ancient village of Arzeliers. After learning to prepare plaster mortar, you will repair the upper wall sections exposed to weather. A local craftswoman will guide you in applying mortar and in workshops on preparing and firing traditional local plaster. From Monday to Friday, you will work on site in the mornings. Two group members cook daily on a rotating basis. Tasks include masonry, tool and meal preparation, and organizing collective life.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: 18-30 yo.
Deadline: 11/09/2026 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.

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

📅 Available sessions

FR50054

15/09/2026 → 29/09/2026

Closed

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Deadline: 11/09/2026

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: 22:05 (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