📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Lying on the edge of a forest, the site of la Madone attracts many hikers drawing their curiosity. Based on community developmental work, this project intends to facilitate an exchange between the local community and international volunteers. In response to the UN goal of “Sustainable cities and communities“, the work camp will be focused on creating common intercultural space and exchange with the local community, exploring new ways of thinking, and acting, sharing experiences, alternative living, and taking part in collective life. There will be many occasions to promote solidarity. All international workcamp memories are unique, so come to Dampvalley-lès-Colombe and make your own !
💼 What the programme involves
A dozen stone constructions surround a tall statue, of about 10m. To bring new life to the place you will renovate walls and structures, around 6 hours a day. You will learn techniques of traditional masonry (wall-building) with mortar. You will evolve as a team with the help of a technical supervisor, sharing all tasks associated with collective life such as cooking, cleaning, after work activities etc.
🏠 Accommodation on site
You will live in a municipal center set aside for your group and the football pitch will also be at your disposition. The place is equipped with a kitchen and field beds will be provided for you. Bring your own bedding, blankets or sleeping bags. Showers can be taken in the homes of the locals. Alternatively you can prepare meals outdoors and use long drop toilets.
Accompanied by the camp leaders, you will make the menu and prepare the meals, in turn. Vegetarian options are available. You will oftentimes share meals with the villagers giving you the opportunity to discover the local gastronomy and what makes it unique.
📍 About the location
The commune of Dampvalley-lès-Colombe, is situated 10 km from Vesoul (70000) in the department of Haute-Saône. The workcamp is located approx. 15 minutes on foot from the accommodation.
May it be during the afternoons or weekends; your group will initiate and organise the activities. The ideal programme will account for the wishes of everybody and the financial side of things.
In Dampvalley-lès-Colombe you can enjoy the many local amenities such as the nautical centre and the football pitch. You can also rely on the support of the villagers for organisation, as they will be delighted to engage with you and to give advice on how to best discover the local environment and enjoy your stay.
ℹ️ Additional information
This project is a volunteering team supported by the European Solidarity Corps. You will receive pocket money (6€ per day) and a travel reimbursement with an upper limit based on the ESC distance calculator.