GREEN’OBLE!
France
Manual work
Manual work
Fixed dates
About the project
GREEN’OBLE!
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
This project is part of the European Solidarity Corps. Concordia coordinates with a network of Grenoble partners to plan different interventions during the whole project. You will have the opportunity to work with the services of the city of Grenoble which carry out citizen actions, in particular the COP (Construction sites Open to the Public). You will discover social housing thanks to the participation of Actis, which will provide accommodation and define certain interventions. This project is also supported by the Metropolis of Grenoble as part of the urban renewal plan for the territory.
In 2022, Grenoble is the European Green Capital. Thinking about the city of tomorrow, living the experience, opening new paths, including all citizens: this is the promise of a rich programme of more than 300 events to be discovered throughout the year and all over the territory.
💼 What the programme involves
Take part in the ecological transition by rethinking the city of tomorrow, in the heart of Grenoble, European Green Capital.
Immersed in one of the city's neighbourhoods, you will participate in the creation of developments that promote a better use of space for the inhabitants, based on the needs they have expressed. You will embellish the “Geants“ neighbourhood with a mural painting and through the creation of green spaces in collaboration with local associations and city services. You will support social housing tenants to feel better in their homes by helping them to enhance their outdoor spaces. Finally, you will participate in the animation of an activity for families on European countries in order to make them discover other cultures and share a time of conviviality on interculturality. This project is part of the "European Green Capital" programme.
🏠 Accommodation on site
You will be accommodated in flats that will be roughly furnished (2-3 people per room) for the occasion. However, please bring a sleeping bag and a floor mat. You will have access to sanitary facilities and showers inside each flat as well as a common room. You will be able to use the kitchens to prepare your meals. Together, you will participate in the organisation of the collective life (cleaning, activities...) and in the preparation of the meals, in rotation, from products that will be bought nearby. As far as possible, we will favour local and seasonal products as well as short distribution channels, taking care to respect the diets of all the participants. On the work site, you will have the opportunity to taste fresh fruit and vegetable juices made in front of you!
📍 About the location
Grenoble is the largest Alpine metropolis. It is also the third most populated city in the Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes region (680,000 inhabitants in Grenoble and its agglomeration). It is surrounded by various massifs (Vercors, Chartreuse, Belledonne, etc.) and benefits from its proximity to many other urban areas (Lyon, Valence, Chambery, etc.). The town has many tourist attractions that you will enjoy visiting as well as a variety of cultural and leisure facilities. During July, there is a wide range of cultural events with the summer festivals "Cabaret Frappe" and "Un ete Oh! Parc".
A few kilometres from the city centre, you can easily reach natural areas by train or bus, which will contrast with the urban constructions. There are many beautiful walks to enjoy.
⚠️ 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
Grenoble, still at the top of the barometer of cycling cities in France, promotes and implements a soft mobility policy. The network of cycle paths is highly developed and its topography allows an easy use of the bicycle for urban travel. There will be a number of cycling routes available for your daily commute and excursions, so it is necessary to be able to ride a bike to participate in this project. Participants should make sure to bring a personal bicycle helmet.
Remember to bring gloves, clothes and shoes that are not sensitive to dirt. Additionally, we recommend packing rain gear (fleece, raincoat...) for your excursions. We provide inflatable mattresses for the permanent accommodation: please take your sleeping bag and possibly an extra mat for your comfort. Don't forget your sun protection (hat, glasses, cream...) and your swimming costume for bathing (swimming pools, water sports centres...). Convivial times will be programmed in collaboration with our leaders and according to your wishes. If you would like to share a bit of your culture (cooking recipes, traditional stories, unusual objects, music...), don't hesitate to put a bit of your country or 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-277-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
Grenoble, France
France
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)
Timezone
Central European Standard Time
Local time: 20:55 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🏠 Accommodation
Collective
🗣️ Languages spoken
English
French