📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Rochard is a former farm that has been transformed into a rustic lodge by an association that welcomes groups of children, hikers, and campers into their yurts. The lodge is located in Béceleuf, a small village close to Marais Poitein, 70km from the Atlantic ocean, between Nantes and Bordeaux. The venue, surrounded by nature, encourages respect for the environment and a sustainable developmental approach. Thus, differents projects were excecuted by the association Camping-Club des Deux-Sèvres through previous international workcamps, which include the construction of a pool with a phyto-purification system, and dry toilets suitable for communities. This association is a loyal partner of the assocation Maison des Bateleurs-Solidarités Jeunesses, and in 2019 celebrated its 12th international workcamp!
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
This year, the objective of the workcamp will be to continue the restoration of the lodge and most notably to produce new amenities (restoration room, stairs, loft, etc.) Techniques related to traditional masonry, painting, and woodwork will be shared with you. These activities will be accomplished under the guidance of the association's experienced technical supervisors that have volunteered.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Communal, under a yurt next to the lodge! Food will be provided for you and meals will be prepared alternately by participants as needed.
📍 About the location
Location: Béceleuf, department of Deux-Sèvres, 20km north of Niort
Leisure activities: Excursions into the region and activities with residents will be organized in order to have time dedicated to intercultural exchange. You will have the opportunity to conduct visits to Marais Poitevin, artistic expositions, concerts, festivals, the pool, the museum, while also have outings to the ocean, Rochelle, Poitiers, Niort, etc.