LET NATURE IN!
France
Teenagers
Art
Environment
Teenagers
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About the project
LET NATURE IN!
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
The Serre Chevalier youth hostel organizes with Concordia the second international volunteer workcamp. The first project in 2021 had aimed to building a permaculture garden that you will discover after your arrival.
Concordia and The Serre Chevalier youth hostel promote community education and share common values such as global awareness, civil and intellectual emancipation, solidarity and cultural dialogue. Through our partnership, we reinforce European citizenship by rising awareness of various present-day issues. If you are concerned about ecology, especially in the mountains, and about migration issues and local solidarity, this project is perfect for you!
We also work in partnership with the Franco-German Youth Office. If you have a pen pal, a friend, or a cousin in Germany or Italy, also aged from 15 to 17, do not hesitate to contact us in order to register as a pair.
💼 What the programme involves
Come and discover the Hautes-Alpes region by participating in the creation of mural paintings in the Serre Chevalier youth hostel!
Located in the heart of the small village of Le Bez, the youth hostel in Serre Chevalier advocates sustainable tourism through an eco-responsible approach. The establishment has strong partnerships in adequacy with its values of intercultural and international exchanges. Together with other associations and NGOs, they opened a reception centre for refugees, exiles and asylum seekers near the youth hostel.
By joining this adventure, you will participate in creating frescos in the youth hostel. We will decorate several collective areas including the reception, the circulations in the floors, the library and relaxation areas according to the theme "Open windows on the world and nature".
Wake up the artist in you and put some colour in your summer by participating in this project that will allow you to explore the French Alps in an atypical way.
🏠 Accommodation on site
You will be accommodated in a youth hostel, in dormitories with individual beds (remember to bring your sleeping bag). The toilets and showers are available in your dormitory or on the landing. Breakfast is offered every morning by the Serre Chevalier youth hostel. Together, you will organize the collective activities (cleaning, activities...) and prepare lunch and dinner in small groups; all ingredients will be bought nearby. We will prioritize as much as possible, local ingredients as well as short-circuit products, while respecting the diets of all the participants.
You will also have the opportunity to exchange directly with clients in the youth hostel. For more information about the youth hostel, please visit: https://www.hifrance.org/auberge-de-jeunesse/serre-chevalier.html
📍 About the location
It is in an extraordinary location, in the heart of the Hautes-Alpes region and at an altitude of nearly 1500 meters that we wish to offer you an opportunity to discover a territory rich in natural and cultural attractions. You will have the opportunity to go hiking, to practice outdoor activities, and to discover and observe the richness of the fauna and flora. In addition, you will have the opportunity to exchange with local associations in order to reinforce your understanding of local issues.
⚠️ 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
Remember to bring clothes and shoes for manual work.
In the mountains, the weather can be surprising and can change rapidly. For leisure activities, it is necessary to bring clothes adapted to the climate (fleece or warm sweater, shorts and hiking pants, anorak, down jacket, warm socks...). For hiking, shoes with a high and notched upper are recommended. Don't forget your sun protection (hat or cap is essential), sunglasses with high protection because of the intense reverberation, sun cream with a high UV protection IP30-50 as well as a swimsuit for water activities.
For accommodation, remember to pack a warm sleeping bag and a towel. You should also bring a backpack (in addition to your luggage), comfortable sneakers and a pair of flip-flops for your daily activities in the youth hostel. It will also be useful to bring these essential accessories: a cell phone charger, walking poles (not mandatory but recommended), a water bottle, a set of bandages, as well as a headlamp or a flashlight. You can also bring traditional recipes from your home country/region, a musical instrument and games.
Open to French, German and Italian volunteers only. This project is supported by the French-German Youth Office (OFAJ / DFJW). Some volunteers from France, Germany and Italy may be eligible after the project for reimbursement of their travel costs upon the presentation of original tickets.
Interested in this project? Create your account and apply online.
Sign in to apply📅 Available sessions
CONCF-278
27/07/2022 → 10/08/2022
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ℹ️ Key information
Age required
15–17 years old
Solidarity donation
200.00 EUR
French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).
📍 Location
Rte de Pré-Long, 05240 La Salle-les-Alpes, 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