POMMIERS IN BEAUJOLAIS
France
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Environment
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About the project
POMMIERS IN BEAUJOLAIS
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Attention all nature lovers Come and discover the delightful region of Pierre Dorees through varied cultural and environmental activitiesThis is the thirteenth year of the Pommiers volunteer project. It s clear that the international volunteers participation is really appreciated in the small flowery village of Beaujolais. The young people s enthusiasm and the strong links created with the local population in previous work camps have convinced the community to continue the adventure It s your turn to help conserve Pommiers environmental heritage
💼 What the programme involves
As a part of the community s environmental policy, the town representatives want to preserve the little village s patrimony, awarded a three flower rating in the national French competition for towns and villages in bloom. You will have the opportunity to work alongside and help local volunteers with the upkeep and enhancement work in their community. The work will include; restoration of a low wall using the traditional dry stone walling technique, as well as the upkeep of the community s iconic floral displays You will also be able to create a thematic path around some trees, of course with the experienced help and under the watchful gaze of the local volunteers The main focus of this varied work is sustainable development. Work hours will be 4 to 5 hours daily in the morning, 5 days each week. Please remember to bring strong and closed toe shoes for the work
🏠 Accommodation on site
Accommodation in a fixed dwelling, in a football pitch s changing rooms (with use of a kitchen, showers, WC, and rooms to sleep in). There is no WIFI in the accommodation. Sleeping arrangements: Jeunnesse et Reconstruction will provide mattresses which you can place in one of the building s rooms, remember to bring your sleeping bags and bed sheets Meals will be prepared as a group and you will be responsible for taking part in daily chores (cooking, dish washing, cleaning etc.). Don t forget to bring ingredients and recipes from your country to show your country s gastronomy to the other volunteers and the inhabitants.
📍 About the location
At the heart of 320 hectares of grape vines belonging to Beaujolais vineyard, this village has a dynamic atmosphere as it is home to numerous winemakers and artisans. A stone s throw away from Lyon, the Pommiers community is a cultural hot spot in Beaujolais and Pierres Dorees, which is particularly focused on the protection of its natural and man-made heritage. The local organisers have numerous ideas for activities for your group; learning about wine-making, visiting a medieval village, outings to the Azergue valley, the Beaujolais mountains, or the Dombes region. Or maybe a visit to Lyon or Villefranche sur Saone. Swims in Villefranche lake, meet-ups with other volunteer groups- Sports activities like badminton, hiking, tennis- The options are endlessFor more information about the region please look at these websites:http://www.beaujolais.com http://www.cg69.fr http://www.rhone-en-decouverte.com http://www.francebeaujolais.com http://www.monts-du-beaujolais.com
⚠️ Requirements
1/ No special knowledge or competence is required for this camp, except being motivated, curious and loving work in group 2 / Our association doesn t provide a car during the workcamp. 3 / At the end of the workcamp, no transportation will be organized by our association. You will then have to arrange your own means of transport to return to the train station and plan it during the camp with the team leader and the inhabitants. 4/ More info about trains: http://www.voyages-sncf.com/?rfrr=PropositionAller_header_ACCUEIL5/ European volunteers should bring their European health care card, and everybody must, in any case, BRING THEIR INSURANCE CERTIFICATE. If health issues on the camp, the volunteers will have to pay for it, and then get reimbursed once back in the home country. 6/Please don t forget to bring: a sleeping bag, warm clothes (socks, sweaters and rain-coat), a bathing suit. For male volunteers: short pants are generally prohibited in the public swimming pools in France, please bring a bathing suit. For the work: worn out and protective clothes and strong shoes. Your games, songbooks, cassettes, musical instruments and recipes, will be also welcome To make exchanges and meetings easier, please also bring photos of your home, some postcards, and small gifts. 7/ It is not possible for foreigners to change traveller-checks into cash money at the French bank agencies: please do it before the workcamp starts at money changers (in airports, main train stations, big cities)
ℹ️ Additional information
Chantier ouvert a partir de 17 ans pour les participants francais
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JR16/217
26/06/2016 → 16/07/2016
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ℹ️ Key information
Age required
18–30 years old
Solidarity donation
0.00 EUR
French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).
📍 Location
69480 Pommiers, France
France
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🗣️ Languages spoken
English
French