📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
At the border of Lot & Garonne region, Lamothe-Landerron village (Gironde) is located less than 10km from La Reole, main village of the canton. To preserve its seven centuries old heritage, the town asked Concordia to participate to the renovation of its wash-house.
The practical part put aside, the most important goal of this workcamp is to forge lasting bonds between international volunteers and local inhabitants, that’s why friendly meetings will be organized throughout the project.
💼 What the programme involves
You will start the reconstruction of one of the wash-house’s wall. First you will have to manually dismantle the wall. This first part is essential to ensure the wall’s stability. As for the reconstruction, you will use stones coated with lime according to traditional masonry techniques. There will be a second international workcamp next year to finish the wash-house renovation.
🏠 Accommodation on site
You will be accommodated under tents in the city stadium with all facilities (bathrooms, kitchen…) at your disposal. You will share the various collective tasks and prepare meals as a group. The budget will be allocated to the group leader and you will participate in the preparation of dishes with good products from the market and local producers.
📍 About the location
Located between La Reole and Marmande cities in Entre-Deux-Mers region, Lamothe-Landerron is surrounded by vineyards, churches and castles The perfect frame for strolls in a green and peaceful environment.
ℹ️ Additional information
Bring a sleeping bag, work clothes, walking shoes, warm and waterproof clothes, a swimming suit, and sun cream. You can share your music instruments and others games or activities.
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 happen on the project, volunteers will have to pay for it, and then be reimbursed once back in their home country.