📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Find yourself in the heart of verdant green hills of Forez and participate in the restoration of Saint Roch Chapel by bringing back its forgotten charm.
Located in the municipality of Saint Barthelemy Lestra in the Loire region, Saint Roch Chapel is part of the history of this small village and is the pride and joy of its inhabitants. This edifice was built in 1750 in order to protect the village from the epidemic of plague and to pay homage to Saint Roch renowned for centuries for taking care of sick people in public hospitals. Nowadays the Chapel is part of the heritage which the community would like to renovate in order to give it a second life. In 2017 works on the roof and framework will be performed. As a member of a team of volunteers supported by the inhabitants of the village you will participate in the restoration of the exterior walls of the Chapel.
💼 What the programme involves
During this first workcamp you will work on outside facades. You will clear the stones from the old layer of plaster in order to coat them with lime later. This way the works will deliver visible results.
🏠 Accommodation on site
You will be accommodated under tents on a land plot in the heart of the hamlet. Bring a warm sleeping bag, as the nights in the mountains can be quite chilly. The kitchen, toilets, showers and the common living space will be inside a communal hall. You will also be able to find shelter there in case of bad weather conditions.
You will prepare meals in turns, using products that will be bought on spot. We will encourage the purchase of local seasonal products as well as short supply circuits. Volunteers might also have an opportunity to taste local specialties provided by local producers.
📍 About the location
Saint Barthelemy Lestra is a municipality of nearly 700 inhabitants. It is located in the north of the Loire department, close to Feurs. Saint Etienne, the city of design, and Lyon, the capital of Auvergne Rhône-Alpes region, are an hour away by car. The village is located in Forez, the territory which boasts remarkable natural landscapes and unlimited opportunities for visits and strolls. This is a land rich in traditions whose hospitable inhabitants will eagerly help you to discover local heritage!
ℹ️ Additional information
Taking into account the type of works to complete, you will work on scaffoldings. You will be working under the supervision of our technical leader who, together with the municipality, will guarantee your security on site.
For the work, remember to bring gloves, clothes and shoes which you don’t mind getting dirty. Nights may be chilly, bring a warm sleeping bag and warm clothes. Do not forget sun protection as well (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen…).
Group leisure activities will be programmed together with our camp leaders taking into account your suggestions! If you would like to share a bit of your culture (cooking recipes, traditional stories, unusual objects…), do not hesitate to bring a piece of your country in your backpack!
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.