ESPERANZAH
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About the project
ESPERANZAH
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
About the local organization
Since 2002, the first weekend of August, Esperanzah! festival embarks its public for 3 days of celebration and freedom in the magnificent Abbey of Floreffe, near Namur. The rich and committed program mixes music, street arts, cinema, documentaries, plastic arts and conference-debates. Beautiful discoveries and artists with confirmed talent share the different stages and atmospheres of this festival. At Esperanzah!, we meet festival-goers of all ages letting themselves be carried away by an atmosphere that aims to be caring, alternative, rebellious and respectful of nature and everyone.
💼 What the programme involves
Program presentation
Respect for the environment is at the heart of Esperanzah!’s team. The volunteers of the Environment team will be supervised by 3 managers. Their mission will be to set up the waste collection and sorting circuit. More precisely :
Before the festival:
- setting up the sorting center;
- installation of sorting rules signs on the festival site;
- dispatch of recycling bins, ashtrays, ...
During the festival:
- volunteers are free and can fully enjoy the 4 days of the festival!
After the festival:
- waste sorting;
- equipment storage.
🏠 Accommodation on site
About housing accomodations
The volunteers will will be accommodated in a dormitory. Kitchen, shower and toilet will be available, but they will share it with another group of volunteers. There will be no washing machine.
🍲 Food
Three meals are provided each day for volunteers. Vegetarian volunteers will receive special meals. Only during the festival and not during the off days.
📍 About the location
Abbaye de Floreffe, 60km from Bruxelles, 10km from Namur.
Floreffe is a French-speaking town of Belgium located in the Walloon Region in the province of Namur.
🎒 Leisure activities
During the festival, volunteers will have the opportunity to enjoy the event as spectators for free.
⚠️ Requirements
They have to bring a mattress and a sleeping bag. They should also bring working clothes as it can be rainy from time
to time. It is also recommended to bring boots or hiking shoes (you might not want to take nice shoes because you might get VERY dirty).
The introduction day takes place on 19/07/24 (all volunteers must be present).
🤝 Meeting point
21, Boucle des Métiers, 1348 Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium.
Volunteers must arrive in Louvain-la-Neuve (Belgium) on 18/07/24 during the following hours: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm. Outside these hours it is recommended that they book a hotel on their own.
In case the volunteers wish to arrive a few days earlier and want to book a night in a hostel in Louvain la Neuve, it is possible (25€ extra).
ℹ️ Additional information
The team departs for the workcamp on 20/07/24.
The project includes:
- an introduction day in Louvain-la-Neuve
- 2 nights at the bed and breakfast in Louvain la Neuve
- a follow-up during the whole project
- an invitation letter or additional documentation for visa application
- an accommodation in a shared room (camping indoor) during the festival days
- train tickets from Louvain la Neuve to Floreffe
- meals during the work camp
- tickets for the festival days (only for volunteers).
We are also looking for team leaders. If you are interested, do not hesitate to contact [email protected] or call the office.
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📅 Available sessions
ESPERANZAH_SVI2023
23/07/2023 at 00:00 → 04/08/2023 at 00:00
SVI_ESPERANZAH_2024
18/07/2024 at 00:00 → 02/08/2024 at 00:00
SVI-B
23/07/2022 at 14:00 → 04/08/2022 at 11:00
ℹ️ Key information
Age required
18–28 years old
Solidarity donation
118.00 EUR
French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).
📍 Location
5150 Floreffe, Belgium
Belgium
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)
Timezone
Central European Standard Time
Local time: 21:05 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
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