LAKE, MOUNTAINS AND SAVOY!
France
Environment
Manual work
Environment
Manual work
Fixed dates
About the project
LAKE, MOUNTAINS AND SAVOY!
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
The La Motte-Servolex community celebrated in 2022 their 20 years partnership with Concordia. Like every year, the project is organised with different services (animations, environment and sustainable development technologies) that will ensure you to be welcomed in good conditions. The city, attached to the agglomeration of Chambéry, is young, dynamic and sporty. The stakes of sustainable development are fully integrated into the policy of the city which is very active in this area (sorting waste, banning plant pesticides, vegetable containers on public property…). It has recently received two new labels: "Territory committed to nature" and "Best small town for biodiversity 2021" around the theme of water and biodiversity.
The projects carried out within the framework of the international projects make it possible to participate in the preservation of the heritage and enhance the surrounding environment. Openness to the world is a desire of the city to promote intercultural exchanges with the inhabitants, especially the youngest ones. If you are between 18 and 30 years old, live in the commune or its surroundings and want to take part in this project, contact the regional representative of Concordia in Rhone Alpes ([email protected]).
💼 What the programme involves
Come discover all the beauty of the region Savoy in the middle of the French Alpes by participating in this new workcamp that works together with the community of La Motte-Servolex ! Over the years, the workcamp in La Motte-Servolex took part in the culture of this charming town located just a few kilometres away from Chambéry, the capital of Savoy. You will be welcomed with lots of generosity and friendliness by the inhabitants of the town. During the workcamp, you will be able to take part in various actions coordinated by the technical services and the environmental service. You will be working on the construction of a footbridge and the installation of a pathway on stilts to make a wetland pathway accessible. Other initiatives to improve the quality of life for residents will be proposed by the Town Hall's departments.
🏠 Accommodation on site
You will be accommodated in individual tents in front of the Halle des Sports Didier Parpillon, at the Raoul Villot Stadium, close to the city centre. The kitchen, the toilets, the showers and the group living area are in the sports hall, which is also a shelter in case of bad weather. Together, you will participate in the organisation of collective life (housekeeping, activities, etc.) and in the preparation of meals, in turn, using the products that will be purchased nearby. We will encourage, as far as possible, a vegetarian diet with local and seasonal products, while ensuring that the diets of all participants are respected and that the local gastronomy is discovered. Wifi access is possible near the public buildings which are less than 5 minutes away from the place of living. Evolving in an urban area, you will have the possibility to wash your laundry in an automatic washing machine.
📍 About the location
La Motte-Servolex (12000 inhabitants) is a community located in the region of Savoy, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes. It is attached to the agglomeration of Chambéry from which it is less than 10 km away. Thanks to the motorway network, Lyon and Geneva are respectively 1h20 and 1h from La Motte-Servolex.
The city is surrounded by the mountains of the Alpine massif and is located close to the Lake du Bourget which has many beaches on its shores, leisure facilities and many tourist attractions. You will have access to many outdoor activities (hiking, open-air cinema, swimming at the Lake du Bourget, cycling) in an urban and mountain setting. A few kilometres from the city centre, you can easily access nature by train or bus, where you can enjoy beautiful walks!
⚠️ Requirements
Bicycles will also be at your disposal for everyday trips and walks. It is necessary to know how to cycle to make the most of your stay. It is advisable to bring a personal helmet.
ℹ️ Additional information
The municipality will provide gloves, reflective vests and glasses for the work. For work on the construction site, remember to wear closed shoes that you don\'t mind being used.
Nights can be cold, so remember to bring a warm sleeping bag and possibly a floor mat or an extra mattress for your comfort. Also bring clothes suitable in case of rain (fleece, waterproof jacket…) for your excursions. Don\'t forget sun protection (hat, glasses, cream...), a water bottle and your bathing suit for swimming (swimming pool, watersports centre...). Friendly activities are already planned. If you want to share a bit of your culture (music, singing, cooking recipes, traditional stories, unusual objects...), don\'t hesitate to take a small piece of your country or region in your backpack and a small Bluetooth speaker or a music instrument to share your favourite playlist!
We'd like to bring an intergenerational dimension to the project, and we'll be working on organising events with the retirement home to encourage exchanges and conviviality.
On the last day (19/07), the departure time is usually set in the morning.
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Sign in to apply📅 Available sessions
CONCF-6901
05/07/2024 → 19/07/2024
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ℹ️ Key information
Age required
18–99 years old
Solidarity donation
0.00
French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).
📍 Location
La Motte-Servolex, France
France
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)
Timezone
Central European Standard Time
Local time: 21:09 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🏠 Accommodation
Collective
🗣️ Languages spoken
English
French