WHEN CINEMA MEETS NATURE
France
Culture
Manual work
Art
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About the project
WHEN CINEMA MEETS NATURE
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
You will take part in a project developed in collaboration with La CineFabrique, a public, non-profit film school committed to an inclusive approach. Its goal is to train young people for careers in cinema by promoting social and cultural diversity in a field that is still not easily accessible.
La CineFabrique and Concordia share strong common values: encouraging youth engagement, promoting social and cultural diversity, and offering learning experiences based on teamwork and active participation. Both organizations also place great importance on including young people with fewer opportunities, helping them discover new environments and build confidence and skills.
This workcamp fully reflects these shared values: it will allow volunteers to actively contribute to the development of the site while discovering the world of cinema. Students from the school will be present during the stay, encouraging exchanges, meetings, and the sharing of experiences.
Shared moments will be organized to create connections between volunteers and students, giving everyone the opportunity to open up to new perspectives by discovering different paths, practices, and careers that are sometimes little known.
💼 What the programme involves
Discover a unique place where nature meets cinema! Located in the 9th district of Lyon, La CineFabrique is an engaged film school set in a green environment around Villa Sabran, a former bourgeois house surrounded by landscaped terraces. This workcamp invites you to take part in the development of these still underused spaces, transforming them into welcoming areas for students and staff.
Beyond the work itself, this experience offers the opportunity to immerse yourself in a creative and collective environment: working as a team, discovering an inspiring setting, and sharing two weeks with young people from different backgrounds. The project combines manual activities, intercultural exchange, and an introduction to the world of cinema in a friendly and inclusive atmosphere.
The work will focus on restoring an overgrown area located at the back of the site. You will take part in preparing the ground (earth removal, stump extraction, management of invasive plants), building a wooden terrace (installation of geotextile, structure and decking), and creating a dry hedge to reuse green waste. Finishing tasks will also be carried out, such as sanding and painting a fence or small lime masonry repairs.
The workcamp will be organized in small groups with task rotation, allowing everyone to try different activities. It will be adapted to all levels of experience, with technical guidance from professionals.
🏠 Accommodation on site
You will be accommodated in shared dormitories (6 people per room). Each accommodation will include sanitary facilities and showers, as well as a common space for group activities. Internet access is not guaranteed in the accommodation, but the school has Wi-Fi available. As the project takes place in a large city, laundromats can easily be found nearby if needed.
Daily life will be organized collectively: cleaning, activities, and meal preparation will be shared and done in turns. Meals will be mainly vegetarian, based on local, seasonal, and short supply chain products, in line with the school’s approach to sustainable food (organic, local, and low in meat). Special attention will be given to respecting everyone’s dietary needs and discovering local gastronomy, ensuring an enriching experience for all.
📍 About the location
The workcamp takes place in Lyon, the third largest city in France, known for its vibrant cultural life and rich heritage. As the birthplace of cinema with the Lumiere brothers, the city offers many opportunities to explore the world of film.
Located in the Saint-Rambert area, in the 9th district, the site benefits from a calm and green environment close to the Saone River and several natural areas. This setting allows you to enjoy both city life and nature.
During the stay, various activities will be offered depending on the group's interests: city visits, cultural discoveries, relaxing by the river, or outings in nearby natural areas.
In connection with the project, at least two half-days per week will be dedicated to cinema workshops led by students from La CineFabrique: introductions, discussions, screenings, or participation in filming may be offered.
⚠️ Requirements
This project is supported by the European Solidarity Corps (ESC) program for young people aged 18 to 30. It is open to all volunteers who meet the ESC criteria and follows several principles and conditions presented on this page :
https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity/mission_en
Volunteers do not have to pay any fees (no sending or participation fees) to join the project and will receive financial support for their travel, according to a maximum amount based on travel distance and upon presentation of original tickets.
Volunteers must register on the ESC PASS portal, after which Concordia will invite them to confirm their participation in the project.
Volunteers will receive pocket money calculated at a rate of €6 per day, provided upon arrival in France.
Volunteers will be required to complete a participation report, submitted online via the portal.
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 on the project, volunteers will have to pay for it, and then be reimbursed once back in their home country.
THIS PROJECT REQUIRES A SPECIFIC MOTIVATION LETTER
ℹ️ Additional information
Please bring clothes and closed shoes suitable for manual work that can get dirty. You will sleep in individual beds, so don't forget to bring a sleeping bag (comfort temperature around 10°C), a fitted sheet, and a pillowcase. For outings, bring waterproof clothing.
Don't forget sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen), a water bottle, and your swimsuit to enjoy swimming (pools, leisure centers, etc.). If you would like to share your culture, feel free to bring items from your country or region such as photos, traditional food, musical instruments, your favorite playlist, or games to share with other participants.
Interested in this project? Create your account and apply online.
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📅 Available sessions
CONCF-46902-ESC
17/06/2026 → 01/07/2026
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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
Lyon, France
France
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)
Timezone
Central European Summer Time
Local time: 20:55 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🏠 Accommodation
Collective
🗣️ Languages spoken
English