📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Saint Caprais de Bordeaux is a town located in the department of Gironde, near the Garonne, located 15 km from Bordeaux and less than an hour from the dune Pilat. The town declared the month of May an environmental month and has been organizing events around this subject. You will be working in a project linked to this theme.
💼 What the programme involves
The project involves the construction of eco-friendly elements such as compost bins, a bicycle shelter and wooden furniture. One of the goals is to invite the local community to discover or rediscover simple technical means more favorable to the environment.
In this open space several different workshops as well as educational and experimental assistance concerning environmental subjects will take place. Besides participating in these workshops, you will be required to promote these events in schools and the media library with the help of other local partners.
🏠 Accommodation on site
You will be accommodated in a tent with a kitchen space and a common room. You will have to contribute to collective tasks such as cleaning and preparing food. The budget will be allocated to the group leader and you will participate in the preparation of meals using healthy and local products of high quality.
📍 About the location
Saint-Caprais-de-Bordeaux is a commune in the south-west of France, located in the department of Gironde, in the region of New Aquitaine. This region is particularly known for its vineyards. Surrounded by castles and wine cellars, this village is located less than an hour away from the ocean and 15 minutes away from Bordeaux.
⚠️ Requirements
The region offers a pleasant climate, which is why the month of May should be quite mild. Anyhow, plan to bring with you working clothes and rainwear. Remember to bring a sleeping bag.