📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
The municipality of Grand-Village-Plage is a charming resort area in the South-West part of Oléron island on the coast of the Atlantic ocean, and is a long-time partner of the association (since 1996). For some years, work surrounding the enhancement of housing and the Oléronnais way of life, from the 19th century to today, was started by the municipal community and the muncipality of Grand-Village. This project will be focused on Oléron's surviving traditional peasant home that illustrates wonderfully the daily lives of islanders during the end of the 19th century. It's in the hopes of refurbishing Oléron's eco-conscious peasant home, which is set to become a must-see spot and a place for experimentation, that the municipal community of Oléron island wished to once again establish a workcamp of young volunteers.
With this project, you will be actively working for the Sustainable Development Goal n°11 from the United Nations: Sustainable Cities and Communities.
💼 What the programme involves
Overseen by a technical advisor specialized in traditional masonry, you'll begin by working on the restoration (pictage) of the facades of the home. You will also have to renovate or put up the small dry-stone walls that outline the space covered by this traditional peasant home.
🏠 Accommodation on site
On a campground, under tents with all amenities available. Food will be provided, and meals will be prepared alternately by participants.
📍 About the location
Location: In the middle of the ocean, 35km from Rochefort-sur-Mer, Charente Maritime.
Leisure activities: On the island of Oléron, you'll be able to take advantage of everything living by the water has to offer! Fishing, surfing, biking along the ocean, beach volleyball and other activities are all available for you to discover. You'll also to be able to visit certain towns like Rochelle and Rochefort. Activities and excursions will be organized with local residents who can't wait to meet you!