GO GREEN!
France
Environment
Environment
Fixed dates
About the project
GO GREEN!
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
For the second year, Concordia works in partnership with the development department of the Grand Parc de Miribel Jonage and in particular with the "Cohesion Sociale" referents. Our common ambition is to encourage the involvement of young Europeans in a project focusing on raising awareness of the environment and sustainable development, and to promote intercultural exchanges.
💼 What the programme involves
Did you know that on the outskirts of Lyon, there is a natural reserve open for public wishing to have relaxing moments and to discover the richness of the local fauna and flora? So come and discover this natural reserve called the Grand Parc de Miribel Jonage for an unforgettable experience in a remarkable green area!
In collaboration with the education teams of the Grand Parc, you will contribute to preserving and maintaining natural environments. In some areas, you will participate in removing invasive species that disrupt ecosystems. In other places, you will join the construction of hibernacula in favour of the development of the fauna. Protect the flora (wild orchids, grasses) by reopening dry lawns. All the missions will be determined by the Grand Parc, in coherence with the existing projects and in line with the rhythm of the nature.
Concordia will accompany you by delegating a facilitator possessing extended knowledge of environment and sustainable development. Concordia will organize exchanges between you and associations in the Lyon metropolitan area that promote the Sustainable Development Goals.
🏠 Accommodation on site
You will be accommodated in individual tents, near the Plancon farm located in the commune of Jonage, in the heart of natural and agricultural spaces (at the border of the Park). This space is equipped with a kitchen, a room for the living space, a covered courtyard allowing you to enjoy your meals outside, as well as with toilets and showers.
Together, you will organize the collective activities (cleaning, activities...) and prepare the meal, in smaller groups; all ingredients will be bought nearby. We will prioritize local ingredients and short-circuit products as much as possible, while respecting the diets of all participants.
📍 About the location
The Grand parc de Miribel-Jonage is an urban park extending over several municipalities and covering almost 2,200 hectares on the outskirts of Lyon. The park is a recreational area for the inhabitants of Grand Lyon and Côte d'Azur, and also includes wildlife protection zones. Indeed, the Miribel-Jonage Island is classified as a Natura 2000 zone and the Lac des Eaux Bleues is a Natural Zone of Ecological, Faunistic and Floristic Interest.
Discover the Grand Parc in video below:
https://www.facebook.com/grand.parc/videos/512425432974581/
The Grand Parc de Miribel Jonage is connected to peripheral areas through public transportations and a bicycle path that makes all cultural treasures of the Lyon centre accessible: Place Bellecour, the Basilica of Fourviere and its panoramic view of the Alps, Old Lyon and its pedestrian streets, the Croix-Rousse and its history, the Parc de la Tête d'Or... At the Grand Parc, you will find swimming spots, along with many water sports activities (canoeing, paddle, optimism...). Between nature and culture, your trip will be rich in discoveries!
⚠️ Requirements
Foreigners belonging to the European Union must bring with them a personal EHIC (European Health Insurance Card), and everybody must, in any case, bring their insurance certificate. If health issues arise on the project, volunteers will have to pay for it, and will then be reimbursed once back in their home country.
ℹ️ Additional information
During the project, most of the moves will be on bicycle on paths in the Grand Parc and in Lyon centre. Therefore, it is imperative to know how to bike, in order to discover this vast territory. Each participant must bring a personal lock and a helmet.
Remember to bring gloves, clothes and shoes for work. For leisure activities, it is imperative to bring walking shoes. For lodging, remember to bring your own sleeping bag. Please don't forget sun protection (hat, glasses, cream...) and your swimsuit. Also remember to take insect repellents (wetlands). Collective break-hours will be scheduled with our leaders according to your desires. If you wish to share your culture (recipes, traditional stories, music...), do not hesitate to take a little piece of your country/region in your backpack.
This project is supported by the program European Solidarity Corps (ESC) for young people between 18 and 30 years. It is open to all volunteers that fit the ESC criteria.
The participation to the ESC volunteering teams is subjects to several principles and conditions, presented on the ESC webpage: https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity/mission_en
- volunteers do not have to pay any fee (not sending, nor participation fee) to attend the project and will receive a financial support for their travel, according to a maximum amount established in accordance with their travel distance and upon the presentation of original tickets;
- volunteers need to enrol in the PASS, the ESC Portal; then Concordia France will organize their matching, on the online system, with the volunteering project;
- volunteers will receive pocket money, calculated on basis of 6€/day, once they arrive on the project in France;
- volunteers will have to complete a participation report, submitted online through the portal.
Interested in this project? Create your account and apply online.
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CONCF-276-ESC
15/07/2022 → 29/07/2022
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ℹ️ Key information
Age required
18–30 years old
Solidarity donation
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French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).
📍 Location
Grand Parc Miribel Jonage, Chem. de la Bletta, 69120 Vaulx-en-Velin, France
France
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)
Timezone
Central European Standard Time
Local time: 20:59 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🏠 Accommodation
Collective
🗣️ Languages spoken
English
French