📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
We have been collaborating with the lovely town of Collobrières for five years now. Concordia supports the municipality in the implementation of its project to enhance the exterior of the St Pons church,a heritage treasure in that village of the Var department. The town is much engaged in working with the youth and, as its neighbours, will welcome you with open arms!
💼 What the programme involves
Take part in restoration of the cultural site of Collobrières, a village in the heart of Provence, also called “The Chestnut Capital“. The district asked an architect to develop a project to enhance the exterior of the Saint Pons church, in order to restore the pebble pavement which leads to the church. The project will aim to support the district and local associations in carrying out the renovation of the dry stone pavement, traditionally called "calade", in that magnificent church from the 11th century.
🏠 Accommodation on site
You are going to be accommodated in a shared house, in a shared room or in a tent outside of the building. You are going to share different collective tasks. During the week, lunches are prepared by an organic local canteen of Collobrières district. You are going to prepare your meals during the weekend and breakfast and dinner during the week. The budget is going to be handled by the staff and you will participate in shopping, promoting local seasonal products.
French volunteers will be able to share their internet connection through a hotspot and laundry will be done by hand.
Remember to bring your camping mattress and sleeping bag (very important!!).
📍 About the location
Collobrières is a small village of 1900 habitants in the heart of the Massif des Maures, located on a hill close to the sea and beaches. This location, with its impressive views, is perfect for hiking, visiting chestnut plantation, swimming in the local swimming pool and the sea while enjoying the village festivities!
ℹ️ Additional information
Remember to take clothing adjusted to work and hiking conditions. Nights might be cool, take a warm sleeping bag, a sleeping mat or an airbed. In order to avoid mosquito bites, take an anti-mosquito spray, loose-fitting and covering clothing for the evenings. Days might be very hot, so take a cap or a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, a small backpack and water bottles.
For the open house day and shared meals, you may take some easily transportable local specialities to share with others.
On the last day (26/07), the departure time is usually set in the morning.