SOLIDARITY CAMPS IN EMMAUS
France
Social work
Culture
Social work
Culture
Fixed dates
About the project
SOLIDARITY CAMPS IN EMMAUS
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
The solidarity movement of Emmaus was created in 1949. Emmaus supports a vision of the society in which The Human Being is the heart of the organization, and where everyone finds his or her place. Emmaus is a solidarity and innovating movement. It develops originals and uncommon solutions to fight against exclusion and defends values such as Welcome, Solidarity, Work. Since 1971, Emmaus takes part to an international network: Emmaus International, made up of groups located in 37 different countries.
Emmaus Escalquens was founded in 1995, first, to welcome international volunteers. A drop-in center was then quickly created, in an old building overlooking fields. Today, more than 20 companions live on the site and develop solidarity activities.
Emmaus is a recognized local influencer in the social and solidarity economy. The site of Escalquens is distinguished by its often-original gifts and products, such as those related to the field of vintage or retro!
Come back in a few years to see the result and the impact of your work on the local community!
💼 What the programme involves
You will participate in an international workcamp of volunteers with the Emmaus community in Escalquens, near Toulouse, in the South West of France.
5 days a week, you will help and work with the Emmaus companions and volunteers to develop the economic, social and solidarity activity: upcycling, receiving and sorting donations, and second-hand objects selling.
You will actively participate in the organization of the great clearance sale that will may take place towards the end of august.
During the work activities, you will have to respect the rules about security and hygiene.
You will have two resting days to do activities and discover places around.
🏠 Accommodation on site
The Emmaus companions will welcome you at their community. To share the same living place with the companions means that you have to respect their rules and adapt yourself to the collective life in the community.
You will stay in tents on the site of Emmaus Escalquens. You will have access to a bathroom and showers. You will share meals with the Emmaus companions. You will share the everyday life tasks with the companions: prepare the meals, clean and tidy the different places.
INFO: It is forbidden to bring and drink alcohol in the community. It is also forbidden to smoke in the community.
📍 About the location
You will interact with local youth and decide together on what to do during your free time.
Escalquens (6000 inhabitants) lies at the gates of the Laurageais area, nestled among sunflower-covered hills and small, charming houses. In this beautiful setting, you will find a bridge from 1772, a pink brick castle from 1568 and a 14th-century church. At the Cousquille crossroads, you will discover local shops and the Sunday market.
During your days off, you can reach Toulouse in less than one hour by bus. Toulouse is a beautiful, innovative, cultural and dynamic student city famous for its rich heritage.
In the surrounding area, you will also get to discover villages, castles, and wine estates, as well as the UNESCO World Heritage site, “Canal des Deux Mers.”
⚠️ Requirements
We kindly ask you to address us a cover letter explaining your motivation to take part in this project.
This project is supported by the program European Solidarity Corps for young people between 18 and 30 years. It is open to all volunteers that fit the ESC criteria.
The participation to the ESC volunteering teams is subjects to several principles and conditions, presented on the ESC webpage: https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity/mission_en
• volunteers do not have to pay any fee (not sending, nor participation fee) to attend the project;
• volunteers need to enrol in the PASS, the European Solidarity Corps Portal; Concordia France will organize their matching, on the online system, with the volunteering project;
• volunteers will receive pocket money, calculated on basis of 6€/day, once they arrive on the project in France.
ℹ️ Additional information
Consider taking working clothes and shoes (waterproof if possible, in case of rain). Bring a sleeping bag for cold weather and a good camping mat (for sleeping in the tent); nights can be chilly and wet. Tents will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. Do not hesitate to bring activities from home, such as photos, games, musical instruments, food etc.
The international workcamp will end on Friday the 27th of August. If you wish to stay longer to participate to further activities, or to keep on visiting the area, Concordia or Emmaus will not be able to take in charge your food and accommodation.
Foreigners from the European Union must bring their personal EHIC (European Health Insurance Card), and all participants must bring their insurance certificate. If health issues arise during the program, volunteers will need to cover all costs; they will be reimbursed upon their return to their home country.
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📅 Available sessions
CONCF-156-ESC
06/08/2021 → 27/08/2021
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ℹ️ Key information
Age required
18–30 years old
Solidarity donation
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French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).
📍 Location
31750 Escalquens, France
France
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)
Timezone
Central European Standard Time
Local time: 21:18 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🏠 Accommodation
Collective
🗣️ Languages spoken
English
French