📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Montendre is a charming town in the south-west of France which saw the birth, in 2001, of the "FREE Music Festival", an artistic event of contemporary music, a source of development and local dynamism, which has contributed to the highlighting of this small town. The festival is supported by the association A Donf' which aims to promote and develop education and artistic practices for all. The international workcamp, at the heart of the festival, brings a rich intercultural dimension to the artistic and intergenerational dynamics carried by the event. 2020 sees the birth of the 20th edition of the festival!
💼 What the programme involves
You will work with others volunteers in the preparation and setting up of the festival and accomodations (camp, food area/rest area/volunteers, etc). The work consists of arranging the park in such a way that will make it more attractive. You will welcome the public and help volunteers in the event’s logistics. After the festival, you will help in cleaning and tiding the place in a friendly atmosphere !
🏠 Accommodation on site
In collective dorms (8 people) at La Maison des Bateleurs, in Montendre. Food is included and everyday, someone in the group will be chosen to cook.
📍 About the location
Location: Montendre, Charente-Maritime, from 75 km of Bordeaux.
Leisure activities: Between some nice villages in the south of Saintonge, you will enjoy the local heritage. Aside from the work, you will take part in summer activities : music events, nightmarkets, farmer markets or tasting local products. Visits to the cities, like Bordeaux or Angoulême and beach days can be organized. Cognac and St Emilion, two traditionnal cities of wine, are very close !