Union Nationale des Associations Regionales ETUDES et CHANTIERS UNAREC program 2008 31 Adult projects page 3 2 Pre-Teens projects (11-13) page 19 15 Teenage projects (14-17) page 19 General information page 27 workcamps@unarec.org 3, rue des Petits-Gras – F-63000 Clermont-Ferrand – France - www.unarec.org Tel. : 33 4 73 31 98 04 – Fax: 33 4 73 31 98 09 - UNAREC ADULT WORKCAMPS Usually we host 12 volunteers on each of our workcamps (9/10 international volunteers +2/3 French participants) but some projects are open to 8 volunteers only. On our adult projects you work about 30 hours per week; most of the time you don’t work on week-ends, but it might happen for different reasons. In our workcamps, all activities are decided together with the volunteers and the camp leaders. You will live an experience in a group and things are planned within the group. The languages spoken on our workcamps are English and French, except on specific international French speaking camps (indicated in the description). Every day life: the group will organise teams so that everybody can participate in the cleaning, tidying up, and preparation of the meals… do not forget your recipes! Activities: on your arrival, leaders will propose several activities; but your ideas are welcomed and everything can be discussed. So be imaginative, the workcamp is a place for having fun! We don’t expect you to do activities on your own, going to visit friends living nearby or going alone to watch a movie! Leading team: camp leaders are not there to manage everything; they advise volunteers, suggest various activities; they are also a link between the different actors of the workcamp: the organising association, the project sponsor, the local population and the volunteers. Our camp leaders are usually staff paid, but we also host volunteer co-leaders. Age Limit: 18 years old minimum –no maximum; We accept 17 year old participants (1 or 2) if they already have had a volunteer experience and if they are mature enough to join an adult project (a motivation letter is necessary for minor volunteers) On each project we open 1 or 2 places for people facing social or psychological difficulties (like living in orphanages or in specialized institutions). Be aware that these volunteers are expected a lot from a workcamp experience; it is for them a big adventure and good contacts with International volunteers are really important for them. Insurance: our association covers the volunteers from the first to the last day of the project (civil liability, personal accident, assistance repatriation). Our insurance does not cover lost or stolen objects, or illness (except those due to accidents). Volunteers from the E.U countries MUST bring a European Health card (replacing the E111 form) to cover their cost (medical, pharmaceutical and hospitalisation cover). No advance of money will be given to them. UNAREC ADULT WORKCAMPS Code Name Dates Topic Region U/61 Plein la Bobine 07/06/08 23/06/08 FEST/KIDS Auvergne U/78A EPMM I 16/06/08 27/06/08 RENO Languedoc Roussillon U/47A Auzat 1 17/06/08 29/06/08 ARCH Midi-Pyrenees U/06 Savoir-faire Anciens 20/06/08 11/07/08 FEST Bretagne U/11 Concoret 23/06/08 07/07/08 ENVI Bretagne U/62 La Bouchure 27/06/08 11/07/08 FEST Auvergne U/47B Auzat 2 29/06/08 11/07/08 ARCH Midi-Pyrenees U/01 Palacret-Vallee du Trieux 04/07/08 25/07/08 ENVI Bretagne U/21 Langres 05/07/08 26/07/08 RENO Champagne-Ardenne U/37 Marolles en Hurepoix 07/07/08 25/07/08 RENO Ile-de-France U/66 Reve de foin 07/07/08 18/07/08 FEST Auvergne U/07 Notre Dame des Champs 11/07/08 01/08/08 RENO Pays de la Loire U/02 Chateaugiron 11/07/08 01/08/08 RENO Bretagne U/12 La decouverte de l'ardoise 12/07/08 02/08/08 ENVI/RENO Pays de la Loire U/13 Moulin de Cordouen 18/07/08 09/08/08 RENO Pays de Loire U/29 Hautes Vosges 18/07/08 08/08/08 ENVI Lorraine U/58 Vagabondage 19/07/08 02/08/08 RENO Languedoc Roussillon U/36 Fontenay le Vicomte 20/07/08 08/08/08 RENO Ile-de-France U/03 Arzano 28/07/08 18/08/08 RENO Bretagne U/65 Festival de Murat 31/07/08 14/08/08 FEST Auvergne U/24 Camp de la Bure 02/08/08 25/08/08 ENVI/RENO Lorraine U/79 Ruynes en Margeride 05/08/08 21/08/08 RENO Auvergne U/27 Engelbourg 08/08/08 29/08/08 RENO/ENVI Alsace U/05 Frehel-Vallee des Nymphes 08/08/08 29/08/08 RENO Bretagne U/38C Rambouillet III 09/08/08 22/08/08 RENO Ile de France U/70 Pompidou 12/08/08 28/08/08 RENO Languedoc Roussillon U/20 Machet 16/08/08 08/09/08 ENVI/RENO Lorraine U/08 Parc Normandie-Maine 23/08/08 13/09/08 ENVI Pays de la Loire U/63 Billom 25/08/08 12/09/08 FEST Auvergne U/04 Entre deux chateaux 30/08/08 20/09/08 ENVI/RENO Pays de Loire U/78B EPMM II 22/09/08 03/10/08 RENO/ENVI Languedoc Roussillon In italic= French speaking projects (indicated in the description) More projects to be proposed after the 29th of March U/01 - Palacret-Vallee du Trieux - 04/07/2008 – 25/07/2008 - +18 Bretagne - 12 vol. The project: Since 2000 a group of communes in Begard area organizes with etudes ET chantiers, international workcamps in the Palacret and surroundings. It aims at renovating and at protecting the natural and built heritage. For the first year, the works will concern the small village of Tregonneau (Trieux valley); you will help giving access to a megalithic site. Works: You will develop a hiking path along the Trieux River: cleaning, clearing… More info: The project takes place between Lannion and Guingamp in a small isolated valley. A regional office of etudes ET chantiers Bretagne association is established there with a permanent work training projects. The Trieux valley is wooded and steep-sided. Its surroundings provide an interesting built heritage: chapels, castles, and more than 50 mills… Volunteers receive the warmest of welcomes thanks to the strong mobilization of local associations and the local representatives. Accommodation: You will be accommodated in tents at Begard campsite Nearest “big town”: Guingamp nearest airport: Rennes or Paris Terminal: Guingamp train station Meeting point: Friday 4th of July in front of Guigamp train station Good to know before applying: You will have the chance to participate in “Fest-noz” (famous Breton celebrations) and to discover the beautiful Brittany region - the Palacret is situated about thirty km away from the sea. U/02 - Chateaugiron - 11/07/2008 – 01/08/2008 - +18 Bretagne - 12 vol. The project: Chateaugiron is a small and dynamic village that wishes to host an international workcamp for years. Located near Rennes, it has kept many merchants’ houses with coloured and half-timbered houses. It is dominated by the high towers of its castle. Classified “historical monument”, it presents a double face: a powerful fortified castle built in the 12th century with its grand towers, and a pleasure castle less austere, with renovations done until the 18th century. One part of the castle hosts the town council. You are expected to start the works of renovation of the castle’s ditches. Works: traditional lime masonry: cleaning the walls, filing again the stones, re-pointing. More info: Chateaugiron keeps treasures of architecture that you will discover walking around the site: castles (12th to 18th century), ancient houses in the centre and recent constructions (halls, churches…).This village of 5,500 inhabitants is characterized by a rich cultural life (animations, artistic exhibitions, concerts…). It is situated 15 km South East of Rennes, capital of Britanny, and corresponds to a good start point to enter the Broceliande forest and its mystic legends. Accommodation: in tents, at the city campsite of Chateaugiron Nearest “big town”: Rennes nearest airport: Paris or Rennes Terminal: Rennes train station Meeting point: Friday 11th of July in front of the train station of Rennes Good to know before applying: You will also have the great chance to discover the marvels of the Britanny (Saint Malo, Cap Frehel…). U/03 - Arzano - 28/07/2008 – 18/08/2008 - +18 Bretagne - 12 vol. The project: For the 3rd year an international workcamp is organised in the village of Arzano (Finistere department) to renovate the mill of Roc’h which has not worked since 1971. It is one element of the beautiful heritage dating from the middle Ages. The site was bought by the town council in 1998; they plan its renovation and its development. This renovation will help showing the former technique of the flour-milling production. Works: various works to renovate the mill and its premises: masonry works with lime-installation of a floor upstairs in the miller’s house-insulation in one of the premises already restored-development of the surrounding area in order to facilitate the access to the site. You will possibly participate in cleaning and clearing but also in collecting elements of the mill. More info: Arzano is a small village (1,300 inhabitants) situated between the sea and the countryside, 20 km away from the town of Lorient. You will enjoy the maritime landscape, the small ports of the Finistere department! Accommodation: in tents near the mill in an exceptional setting (orchard located in a small valley on the banks of a river). You will have access to the bathrooms of the sports ground. Nearest “big town”: Lorient nearest airport: Rennes Terminal: Lorient train station Meeting point: Monday 28th of July in front of the train station of Lorient Good to know before applying: The association “Le moulin du Roc’h” was created 2 years ago. Its volunteers, very active, have started the cultural development of the area. The village of Arzano, its youth centre and the local population are very dynamic: many exchanges are already planned! U/04 - Entre deux chateaux - 30/08/2008 – 20/09/2008 - +18 Pays de Loire - 12 vol. The project: In the Loire valley, famous for its castles, you will live and work between the ruins of Joachim Du Bellay’s castle (great French author of the 16th century) and the majestic Turmeliere castle. The unique leisure centre and therapeutic institute located there proposes activities that link reading, writing, and increasing awareness towards environment. You will prepare the next pedagogic project: a glassed-in pond that will give the impression of an aquarium. Works: putting clay on the whole surface of the pond in order to guarantee its waterproof quality… Creating a bench in wood for the people to sit down and take a look through the window. Putting the last touch by carrying out improvements for a harmonious landscape More info: You will be hosted on a huge site with many activities. This is notably a leisure centre with field and sport room and a horse training centre. A pedagogical farm, a pigeon house, a burrow will also be part of your daily universe. Accommodation: in a house between the two castles; there might be some tents outside. Nearest “big town”: Nantes nearest airport: Nantes or Paris Terminal: Ancenis train station Meeting point: Saturday 30th of August at 4:30pm in front of the train station of Ancenis Good to know before applying: The association in charge of the centre proposes many different activities and their leaders will surprise you! Do not forget that you will be hosted in a beautiful region, famous for its castles and plenty of richness. U/05 - Frehel-Vallee des Nymphes - 08/08/2008 – 29/08/2008 - +18 Bretagne - 12 vol. The project: In the "roaring Twenties", the fashion of seaside resorts led to create one of the most beautiful beaches of Brittany in Frehel (Cotes d'Armor). Because of the economic crisis in 1929, the investors quit the project which was quickly forgotten. After World War II, tourism restarted with a family clientele. You are expected to restore the legendary ornamental lakes of the Nymphs’ Valley that has been recovered by vegetation for 60 years. . Works: Masonry works: renovation and strengthening of the banks of the lake with construction of a wall made of stone. More info: You will have the chance to discover the charms of Brittany, its culture and traditions (especially the famous Breton feasts called “Fest Noz”), its architectural heritage and its welcoming people!!! Accommodation: in tents at the municipal campsite Nearest “big town”: Saint Brieuc, Saint Malo Nearest airport: Paris Terminal: Saint Brieuc train station. Meeting point: Friday 8th of August in front of the Saint Brieuc train station Good to know before applying: The site is located in a wonderful setting, in front of the sea and its fine gold sand. U/06 - Savoir-faire Anciens - 20/06/2008 – 11/07/2008 - +18 Bretagne - 12 vol. The project: The association etudes ET chantiers Bretagne Pays de Loire participates with two other associations in developing a project about the promotion of the ancient know-how in Brittany. This is a source of activities on the rural territories: restoration of the heritage, environment, agricultural diversification, tourism… In the Mene (Cotes d’Armor) a region rich of initiatives, the partners of the project wish to organize the second festival of the ancient know-how, based on the theme of Bread: from the production of cereals to sandwiches making, bread oven construction and small wicker baskets creation… We wait for you to muck in!!! Works: The aim of the workcamp will be to prepare the welcome of this festival (cleaning of the site, land art, logistic for volunteers…), to promote the ancient know-how of each country of the participants on the very day and to clean the site after the event. The preparation will be an occasion to meet the local population, the artisans and the public (on Sunday 6th of July) and possibly share your own knowledge on the theme. More info: The workcamp will take place in the Mene region, in the South East of Cotes d’Armor department (30 km from Saint Brieuc and from the sea). This region in the middle of Brittany is very rich from an environmental and patrimonial point of view, and young people are very active in local development, athletic activities, concerts, summer festivals… Accommodation: in tents, at the Saint-Goueno campsite, 1 km from the festival. Nearest “big town”: Saint Brieuc Nearest airport: Paris or Rennes or Saint Brieuc Terminal: Saint Brieuc train station Meeting point: Friday 20th of June in front of Saint Brieuc train station (in the afternoon). Good to know before applying: All the useful supports are required (pictures, videos, recipes…) to let French people know about the know-how of bread making in your own country! It is recommended to have some knowledge of French to apply for this project in order to facilitate the exchange with the locals (but it is not a French-speaking camp). U/07 - Notre Dame des Champs - 11/07/2008 – 01/08/2008 - +18 Pays de la Loire - 12 vol. The project: Notre-Dame-des-Champs is a small and quiet church from the 11th century which contains treasures accumulated along the years. The association “Amis de l’eglise Notre-Dame-des-champs” (Friends of the church Notre-Dame-des-Champs), bought the building in 1977 and keeps its history alive. Since 2004, the church is classified as “Historical monument”. Works: The church and its walls are built with a local stone, “the roussard”. You will rebuild and strengthen the walls; you will also work on a neighboring wayside cross. You will take materials and apply methods that were used at the time of the construction of the church. More info: The workcamp takes place in the small village of Saint Jean d’Asse, 20 km away from Le Mans. The church is located between the Mont Saint Michel and Saint Jacques de Compostelle, on a worldwide known pilgrimage way signposted with shells. The region is full of walking paths and you will work at the crossroad of them all. Accommodation: You will be accommodated in tents in the village of St Jean d’Asse, close to the church. Municipal commodities will be at your disposal. Nearest “big town”: Le Mans, Alencon Nearest airport: Paris Terminal: Le Mans train station. Meeting point: Saturday 11th of July at 5.00 pm in front of the train station of Le Mans, Good to know before applying: This project is perfect for volunteers willing to know more about built heritage protection! U/08 - Parc Normandie-Maine - 23/08/2008 – 13/09/2008 - +18 Pays de la Loire - 12 vol. Language: French The project: The site of the “Fourneau Marsh” is located in the village of Pre-en-Pail in the Mayenne department, in the Regional Park of Normandie Maine. It is made of bogs and wet lands that needs to be controlled in order to preserve a mosaic of natural settlements for the specific flora and fauna that go with it. The Regional Park of Normandie Maine and our leading team are professionals in protecting these endangered sites and you will give them a useful hand. Works: Various methods of digging out young trees and shrubs which invade the peat bog, felling and forwarding trees. It is a physical work: make sure you are in a good shape and interested in environmental issues. More info: You will appreciate the curves of the landscapes and will enjoy the calmness of the winding rivers. You will have the opportunity to discover French local traditions in this rural department of Mayenne. You will have the opportunity to explore the area, walking through numerous paths, or sliding down with the flow. Accommodation: In Pre-en-Pail, in tents, at the municipal campsite. Nearest “big town”: Laval – Mayenne Nearest airport: Paris or Rennes Terminal: Laval train station. Meeting point: Saturday 23rd of August in front of the train station of Laval Good to know before applying: French speaking project; it is necessary to have some knowledge of French and to be motivated to speak French all along the workcamp. A local working team of our organisation will help you during these 3 weeks. U/11 - Concoret - 23/06/2008 – 07/07/2008 - +18 Bretagne - 12 vol. The project: In the small village of Concoret, the Centre of Permanent Initiatives for the Environnement (C.P.I.E) works on sustainable development. It aims at increasing awareness of people towards the environment. An educational path has been created to inform about the characteristics of the site and its cultural heritage: architecture, ancient works, rural traditions and popular tales. The international workcamp will take it forward. Works: among other things, maintaining the vegetation to highlight the built heritage (mill…), installation of a bridge to cross a river; development of the river to helping fish circulation. More info: Concoret or “Val des Fees” (the fairy valley) is located in the Morbihan department, at the outskirts of the legendary forest of Broceliande. It owns a typical village of red schist with a traditional architecture of Eastern Brittany. Its numerous hiking paths, the Comper castle, its megaliths and the whole heritage from King Arthur legend are only a few of the marvels that will mark your stay. Accommodation: in tents at the city campsite Nearest “big town”: Rennes Nearest airport: Paris or Rennes Terminal: Rennes train station Meeting point: Rennes train station on the 23rd of June (end of the afternoon) Good to know before applying: IMPORTANT: the C.P.I.E proposes artistic workshops to the volunteers, in order to highlight the works that will be done with this very first workcamp in Concoret. Your ideas and creative skills are thus required! U/12 - A la decouverte de l'ardoise - 12/07/2008 – 02/08/2008 - +18 Pays de la Loire - 12 vol. The project: You will continue the works started by other international volunteers last year. You will extend and improve the tour of the Museum of Slate and Geology, thanks to an open-air walk in the former slate quarry. Works will be diverse so you may not get bored! It is like having 3 workcamps in 1! • Realize a visit path: clearing, digging out weed, install stairs in slate on a slope, clear and highlight the small walls in the slate that border the path. • Mark out the visit path: engraving slates in order to realise and install boards explaining the works done (in collaboration with a local association and a leader) and the important places to visit. Conception and realisation of directional boards in slate too, to lead visitors during the walk. More info: You will learn many things. The inhabitants warmly hosted the former workcamp: friendship has already been created! You will meet passionate people. The slates made the village famous, and the museum brings visitors to the working times. Accommodation: you will be accommodated in tents on the velodrome of the village, 1 km away from the workcamp. Toilet blocks of the stadium will be at your disposal. Nearest “big town”: Laval Nearest airport: Paris or Rennes or Nantes Terminal: Laval train station Meeting point: On Saturday 12th of July at 4.00pm in front of Laval train station Good to know before applying: Due to the slates, a rare specie of grasshoppers appeared and from this discovery on, the association Mayenne Nature Environment gives it a particular attention. U/13 - Moulin de Cordouen - 18/07/2008 – 09/08/2008 - +18 Pays de Loire - 12 vol. The project: The municipality of St Calais aims at creating a place to promote sustainable development. The first step will be to let the reach of the Courdouen mill work again. People of a permanent work training project will start before your arrival, and after a week working with them, you will complete the project. Works: All along the reach, you will have several tasks: repairing gates, dikes, mowing and cutting trees, cleaning out the reach… At the end of the workcamp, you will have the honor to let the water run again in the reach and join back the mill. Next step will be to renovate the wheel! More info: The local population will need your dynamism to believe in this project. The fate of this valley changed several times but until today, nothing concrete has changed. You will be well hosted, and we hope that you will create an interest for international issues to the local population. Accommodation: it might be in tents in a premise with a common place at your disposal. Nearest “big town”: Alencon – Mayenne Nearest airport: Paris or Rennes Terminal: Alencon train station. Meeting point: Friday 18th of July at 4.00pm in front of the train station of Alencon Good to know before applying: This workcamp is the first step in a huge project of Saint Calais du Desert, a lovely village located in the Parc Regional Normandie Maine. U/20 - Machet – 16/08/2008 – 08/09/2008 - +18 Lorraine - 12 vol. The project: Situated in the heart of the forest of the Vosges region, the hydraulic sawmill of Machet works for a project oriented towards Social economy. The aim is to create activities in the rural area, developing wooden local resources, using water and clean energy. Traditional activities such as sawing and lumberjack works will go with environment awareness, promotion of renewable energy sources, tourism, hosting groups of all ages. The Communaute de Communes (gathering of several villages) of the Haute Vezouze supports this project in order to bring dynamism to the region. Works: Development of a hosting area and activities to welcome people: you will work on ancient know-how about woodwork, creating a special path for carrying wood, as well as restore the roof of a traditional oven. You will also participate in the preparation of the Machet party, activities and setting up of the site. More info: The group will be hosted in Val-et-Chatillon (900 inhabitants), 15 minutes away from the workplace by car. Shops are in the neighbouring village of Cirey-sur-Vezouze (10 minutes away by car, 1,100 inhabitants) Accommodation: The group will be accommodated in tents near the school of Val-et-Chatillon. Commodities and kitchen will be inside the school. Nearest “big town”: Nancy-Stasbourg Nearest airport: Strasbourg or Metz or Nancy Terminal: Raon l'Etape train station. Meeting point: Saturday 16th August at 05.30 pm in front of the train station of Raon l’Etape Good to know before applying: You will be likely to go round various production sites of renewable energy sources, to discover the Vosges Mountains and of course urban centers (Nancy, Metz, and Strasbourg). Local volunteers will join the group to work and to meet you. U/21 - Langres – 05/07/2008 – 26/07/2008 - +18 Champagne-Ardenne - 12 vol. The project: Langres citadel, built in 1842, is the last work of a city whose fortifications date from the 3rd century. Its strategic position, dominating vast plains made it a really important fortified town. The Service Patrimoine (Heritage Service) of the city leads an action of restoration and promotion of a site called “Lunette 10” which is a little fort forwards the citadel. Works that must be made are many. Some of them have already been done and children have been introduced to stone cutting on the site. Works: You will participate in rebuilding the ancient drawbridge and the surrounding wall. You will learn: stone cutting, masonry works, making mortars, techniques to build a wall. You might have to carry heavy things. Leaders will inform you about the security rules. More info: The city of Langres has 9,000 inhabitants and is located in the Champagne Ardenne region. It has been classified among the 50 most beautiful cities in France, and received the label of “City of Art and History”. The closest big cities are Chaumont and Dijon. Accommodation: You will be accommodated in tents at the city campsite. A big tent will be used for the group life (kitchen and common room). Nearest “big town”: Dijon Nearest airport: Strasbourg or Mulhouse- Bale. Terminal: Langres train station. Meeting point: Saturday 5th of July at 5.00pm in front of the train station of Langres Good to know before applying: a great project for those motivated by learning stone cutting: you will contribute to this exciting project intended to bring a site back to life. U/24 - Camp de la Bure – 02/08/2008 – 25/08/2008 - +18 Lorraine - 25 vol. The project: The Camp de la Bure, situated above the city of Saint Die des Vosges, is a former Celtic site. It has been proved that humans have occupied the site since 2000 years BC. This workcamp is the third one, but there is a novelty this year: a second site has been installed, on a former quarry where the last traces date from the VIth century, according to current researches. Enthusiast archaeologists will let you discover the history of both sites. Works: As the work takes place on two different sites at the same time, the group may be divided into two or will alternate between the two sites. At the camp de la Bure: restoration and reconstruction of a surrounding wall called Murus Gallicus; work on the stone, and cleaning. At the quarry: clearing and cleaning the site. Archaeologists will propose you an introduction to excavation. More info: Saint-Die-des-Vosges, 23,000 inhabitants, is the nearest town. It manages the site of the Celtic workcamp, and displays the original relics found on the site in its museum. The cities of Nancy and Strasbourg are about 1 hour away by car. You will have the opportunity to go for trips and particularly to the nearby region of Alsace. Accommodation: in tents Nearest “big town”: Saint Die des Vosges Nearest airport: Strasbourg or Mulhouse-Bale Terminal: Saint Die des Vosges train station. Meeting point: Saturday 2nd of August at 6.00 pm in front of the train station of Saint Die des Vosges Good to know before applying: You will have the chance to see typical houses of Alsace and its wines trail! A great number of archaeological sites also exist; you will have the opportunity walk in the Vosges Mountains. U/27 - Engelbourg – 08/08/2008 – 29/08/2008 - +18 Alsace - 12 vol. The project: The small town of Thann in Alsace region has a rich built heritage dating from the middle Ages. The ruins of Engelburg castle are famous for the beauty of the site, but above all because of the “Eye of the witch”: a piece of the former donjon was blown up and still lies just out over the town. It looks like a huge wheel (about 6 meters in diameter). This site was subject of a study in order to develop its tourist and archaeological activity. Works: masonry works on Engelbourg ruins in order to make sure that the parts about to fall down are secured. You will also be asked to make visible the parts hidden by the vegetation. As it has been neglected, the vegetation has invaded the walls and a first big work will be to clear it and verify the state of the walls. Then, you will repair the building by putting mortar according to the traditional methods. More info: Thann is a charming town (6,000 inhabitants) at the very south of the famous wine route of Alsace region; its cultural life is very dynamic, due to the tourist vocation of the region. The famous towns of Alsace region, such as Colmar and Strasbourg are close. Accommodation: Bathroom and kitchen will be at your disposal in the music school. A vehicle will be available for the trips in group. Nearest “big town”: Thann Nearest airport: Colmar Terminal: Thann train station Meeting point: Thann train station on the 8th of August (end of the afternoon). Good to know before applying: Young locals will participate in this project and they will be very happy to let you discover their region. U/29 - Hautes Vosges – 18/07/2008 – 08/08/2008 - +18 Lorraine - 18 vol. The project: The Nature Regional Park of Ballons des Vosges hosts once again international volunteers to work on its plan of protection of sensitive natural areas. The workcamp will be organised in one of the most prestigious areas of the Vosges Mountains: the pick of Hohnneck (at a height of 1200 meters). You will install facilities in order to avoid the damage caused to the area by hikers in summer. Each year, about 600 000 people use the paths on which you will work. It will be also important to raise awareness on the protection of this extraordinary site. Works: Installing and repairing fences along the paths; leaks and others small wooden facilities, signposting… Note that these works require sometimes physical efforts, and that workplaces are not always accessible by car! More info: The closest cities, Mulhouse, Colmar and Munster are typical cities from Alsace that you will discover. Nature also offers various possibilities, walks, bathing in the numerous lakes of the mountain. Accommodation: You will be accommodated in a mountain refuge in dormitories. Bring your sleeping bag. Kitchen and commodities are available. Nearest “big town”: Mulhouse Nearest airport: Bale-Mulhouse or Strasbourg Terminal: Mulhouse train station. Meeting point: on Friday 18h of July afternoon, in front of Mulhouse train station Good to know before applying: You will work on the crests of the Hautes Vosges, in a fantastic natural environment. With the Regional Natural Park guides, you will discover a particular ecosystem, thatches and peat bogs. Do not forget to bring good walking shoes and rain clothes because the climate can be surprising. U/36 - Fontenay le Vicomte – 20/07/2008 – 08/08/2008 - +18 Ile-de-France - 15 vol. The project: The village of Fontenay le Vicomte is hosting for the fourth time an international workcamp. Its church, listed as a historical monument, is more and more visited by the tourists that come to admire the statues of the 4th Century and the work made by previous volunteers. In the church, some events are regularly organized (wedding ceremonies, heritage day…) Works: You will repave the floor of the left aisle of the church. The work will consist in removing the cobblestones, cleaning them, making the floor level and putting them back with a coating. More info: Fontenay le Vicomte is a small village of 900 inhabitants, in the Essonne department. In the countryside, the village is located at 3 km away from the towns of Ballancourt and Mannecy where you can find all the facilities. The inhabitants will show you their region: marshes, nature parks and many castles can be visited in the surrounding area (Versailles, Vaux le Vicomte…). Accommodation: You will be accommodated in the multipurpose hall where you will find the bathroom, the kitchen and a big room for activities. Nearest “big town”: Paris Nearest airport: Paris Orly or Roissy Charles de Gaulle Terminal: Mennecy train station. Meeting point: Sunday, 20th of July at 2.30 PM in front of the Mennecy train station. Good to know before applying: Only one trip to Paris will be organized. If you plan to visit deeper the French capital, please organise it before or after the workcamp. U/37 - Marolles en Hurepoix – 07/07/2008 – 25/07/2008 - +18 Ile-de-France - 15 vol. The project: The village of Marolles en Hurepoix is waiting for you for the 3rd year to continue the restoration of the graveyard. The restoration of the Maison du Corbillard (hearse house) finished one year ago. The walls and the hut are now waiting for you! Works: You will build the little hut of the graveyard: taking down everything and building again the walls with ancient bricks, also framework and installation of the tiles. You will repoint one of the walls of the hut in order to create a whole building and prevent the walls from falling down over time (as they can be weakened by the rain) More info: The village of Marolles en Hurepoix is located in the department of Essonne, on the Hurepoix plateau. You will discover the region: marshes, natural parks, Paris, and many castles that you will visit (Versailles, Vaux le Vicomte…) The village organizes an event on the 14th of July (french national Day). Accommodation: in tents, at the municipal stadium, close to the bathroom. You will cook in a modular premise. Nearest “big town”: Paris Nearest airport: Paris Orly or Roissy Charles de Gaulle Terminal: Marolles en Hurepoix train station. Meeting point: Tuesday 7th of July at 2.10pm in front of the train station of Marolles. Good to know before applying: Only one trip to Paris will be organized. If you plan to visit deeper the French capital, please organise it before or after the workcamp. U/38C - Rambouillet III – 09/08/2008 – 22/08/2008 - +18 Ile de France - 15 vol. The project: For the third time, the Bergerie Nationale (National Sheep Barn) will host an international workcamp. The educational farm spreads on 220 ha of cultivated land, with animals such as the well known Merinos sheep, as cows, horses, pigs… Each year, the Bergerie Nationale hosts almost 10,000 visitors. Works: To continue the project of last year, you will renovate one of the external walls of the site: masonry, repointing, cleaning. The wall is located in front of the wonderful park of the Rambouillet castle. More info: The town of Rambouillet is located 50 km away from Paris. It has 26,000 inhabitants and 2000 hectares of forests. You will live 2 km away from the town centre, in the heart of the forest. Accommodation: You will be accommodated on the site of the Bergerie Nationale, in dormitories. There is a room equipped for cooking. Nearest “big town”: Paris nearest airport: Paris Orly or Roissy Charles de Gaulle Terminal: Rambouillet train station. Meeting point: Saturday 9th of August at 2.30pm in front of Rambouillet train station Good to know before applying: Only one trip to Paris will be organized. If you plan to visit deeper the French capital, please organise it before or after the workcamp. U/47A - Auzat 1 – 17/06/2008 – 29/06/2008 - +18 U/47B - Auzat 2 -29/06/2008 – 11/07/2008 - +18 Midi-Pyrenees - 8 vol. – Language: French The project: For more than 4 years, the municipality of Auzat, situated in a pretty little valley of Ariege, has supported archaeological excavations project on the site of the Castle of Montreal-de-Sos (13th century), located on a rocky promontory where you will find ancient tools, potteries, foundations, signs of past life, various objects…. A lot of people are involved in excavations: a skilled leader, local and international volunteers. People of a permanent working project are taking care of clearing and maintaining the path. Works: There are excavations every day but you will alternate two days of work with one day off. In case of bad weather, you will clean and classify the objects found. You will have to work with precision and sometimes it can be hard, but exciting if you are keen on archaeology! Sometimes the work can require a lot of physical effort, particularly when you have to move stone blocks. More info: For many years, local people have been working together, so they know each other very well. You must be open-minded and interested in discovery and exchanges with others; so the local population will be much more ready to welcome you and share their passion with you. Accommodation: The municipality offers you to sleep in tents, in the local campsite. You can find all facilities in Auzat, and also a very nice bar! Nearest “big town”: Toulouse Nearest airport: Toulouse Terminal: Tarascon sur Ariege train station. Meeting point: Tuesday 17th of June or 29th of June at 6.15pm in front of the train station of Tarascon sur Ariege Good to know before applying: Caution: To join this workcamp it is compulsory to be vaccinated against tetanus. An attestation will be asked on arrival. French speaking project. No exception for minor volunteers: +18 only U/58 - Vagabondage – 19/07/2008 – 02/08/2008 - +18 Languedoc-Roussillon - 12 vol. The project: The association Vagabondage is a place to live for children from 8 to 13 year old. The site enlarges upon 17 hectares encircled by a river and a forest. The place is a former horse training centre with a biological garden; there is also small herd composed of horses, ponies and donkeys. A set of ruins is being restored, including an ancient house, a bread oven and a pigeon house. Works: You will participate in the restoration of the ruin dating from the 16th century which used to serve as a place to live and to stock flour. You will continue the masonry works and framework started by the volunteers and the active members of etudes ET chantiers at the beginning of the year. More info: The village of Saint Felix is located close to the village of Saint Martin le Vieil, 25 km between Carcassonne and Castelnaudary, along the Canal du Midi and the former Roman way. A small lake and a tennis court are next to the place. The closest stores are 5 km away. Accommodation: in tents, in the site, close to the workcamp and the river. Facilities and a kitchen will be at your disposal. Nearest “big town”: Carcassone Nearest airport: Carcassone Terminal: Carcassonne train station. Meeting point: Saturday 19th of July at 1:10pm in front of the train station of Carcassonne Good to know before applying: Each day, times to introduce you to Esperanto language will be organized. Your participation and your motivation are expected!! U/61 - Plein la Bobine – 07/06/2008 – 23/06/2008 - +18 Auvergne - 10 vol. Language: French The project: This year again, the AFFE (organization for a film festival for children / Association pour un Festival du Film pour Enfant) welcomes international volunteers. One of its targets is to develop educational programmes in connection with cinema through the year in the Sancy area. It also organises the festival “Plein La Bobine” (Cinema Festival for the young of the Massif du Sancy). This festival hosts children from 3 to 12 years old. For it’s 6th festival (from June 13th to 19th), the AFFE organization wishes to get the support of international volunteers. Works: You will participate in the setting up of the festival: installation of the scenery, installation of projectors with a projectionist, preparation of badges, posters, signposting. You will also help in leading workshops for children groups in the casino of the town. More info: You will be based on the La Bourboule spa town (at an altitude of 950 meters), in the middle of the Nature Park of Auvergne Volcanoes. La Bourboule stretches on the banks of the Dordogne River crossed by many bridges and has a splendid sequoias wooded area. You will be located near the hiking paths and you will enjoy the activities organized by the municipality for the spa users. You will also have access to the facilities of the town: shops, activities… Accommodation: in a flat not so far from the festival place. Nearest “big town”: Clermont-Ferrand Nearest airport: Clermont-Ferrand Terminal: La Bourboule train station Meeting point: La Bourboule train station on the 7th of June (in the afternoon). Good to know before applying: Caution! The life in a festival is often hectic and days could be long. This workcamp is different from the others! You have to be available and to know how to react facing emergency situations. French speaking project. U/62 - La Bouchure – 27/06/2008 – 11/07/2008 - +18 Auvergne - 10 vol. Language: French The project: The association La Bouchure is happy to host again international volunteers this year! Delighted with the significant contribution brought by the volunteers on the organisation and of the impact of the workcamp on the festival’s life in the past years, the association will welcome you warmly! Works: Before the festival starts, you will prepare the stage and the reception, and you will distribute leaflets... During the festival, you will receive the public and the musicians, work in the refreshment area and help to cater. And of course, after the festival you will take down, clean and tidy the site. You will have the opportunity to meet the bands and the artists playing for the festival. More info: You will live in the small town of Commentry in the heart of the Bourbonnais region in the Allier department. Former mining city, today it is a pleasant place for its 7,000 inhabitants and its tourists. You will find shops, parks and would go around its rich heritage linked to its industrial past... you will have walks in the surrounding area (lakes...) Accommodation: in the village hall, not far from the festival site. Nearest “big town”: Montlucon, Moulins Nearest airport: Clermont-Ferrand Terminal: Commentry train station. Meeting point: Friday 27th June at 5.00pm in front of Commentry train station Good to know before applying: Caution! Life on a festival is often hectic and days may be long. It is a different workcamp from the others. You must be available, and able to face emergency situations. French speaking project U/63 - Billom – 25/08/2008 – 12/09/2008 - +18 Auvergne - 10 vol. Language: French The project: The young association “Billom Renaissance” is very happy to host international workcamps for 4 years now. Once again it will organise the “Charivari medieval and fantastic festival” (on 6th and 7th of September). The aim of the association is to promote the medieval area of Billom through many actions. You will give an international dimension and will help to install and liven the festival up. Works: In partnership with local volunteers you will take in charge the artists (welcome, meals…), improve some decorations and costumes, and decorate the city… During the festival, your main aim will be to realise the CHARIVARI, with wandering which will liven the city up: music, dance… Bring your own musical instruments if you want to! More info: Billom (25 km from Clermont-Ferrand) encountered an intense development that made this city one of the first “Good City of Auvergne” from the XIIth century on and allowed the construction of its fortifications. Nowadays, an important medieval area remains from that time. All the commodities are available there (store, bank, swimming pool…) Accommodation: in tents at the city campsite, near the city centre. Nearest “big town”: Clermont-Ferrand Nearest airport: Clermont-Ferrand Terminal: Vertaizon train station. Meeting point: Monday 25th of August at 6.35pm in front of the train station of Vertaizon. Good to know before applying: Caution! A festival is often hectic and days are long. It is a workcamp different from the others! So you should be available and be ready in case of emergency situations. French speaking project U/65 - Festival de Murat – 31/07/2008 – 14/08/2008 - +18 Auvergne - 12 vol. Language: French The project: For the 23rd year, the local association Les Mondes Croises (“Cross Worlds”) is warmly waiting for you to organize its dance and international music festival in the small city of Murat. The renewal of this association continues with the arrival of new local volunteers and current international music in the festival programme. Works: You will decorate the surroundings of the gymnasium (trees, walls of the premise…) which is used as the main auditorium: you will use elements already created and give them your personal touch (using salvaged materials), you will create a board made in wood about the festival theme that will decorate one of the wall of the gymnasium. All your creations will be used for the next editions. During the festival, you will help the staff for food preparation and installation of the show areas. At the end, you will clean and tidy everything. More info: Murat is a 2500 inhabitant’s city with all the commodities (shops…) located at the foot of the volcanoes of Auvergne, 50 km up north from Aurillac. etudes ET chantiers has a local office there with a permanent team who organizes voluntary activities and actions for people facing difficulties. Accommodation: in a boarding school next to the workcamp site in the city center. Nearest “big town”: Aurillac Nearest airport: Clermont-Ferrand orAurillac Terminal: Murat train station. Meeting point: Thursday 31st of July at 6.15pm in front of the train station of Murat. Good to know before applying: Caution! Life during a festival is often bustling and days are long. It is not a usual workcamp! Thus you will be asked to be available and able to face emergency situations. French speaking project U/66 - Reve de foin - 07/07/2008 – 18/07/2008 - +18 Auvergne - 8 vol. Language: French The project: The local organization “Reve de foin” whose aim is to protect the rural heritage and to offer activities, organizes each summer the “Nuits de Reve Festival” (dreaming nights). It is a theatre, music and dance festival in the middle of the natural site of the Blanhac mills (village of Rosieres). This year again, the young team will welcome international volunteers in order to help organizing the festival and to take part in the activities. You will be fully integrated within the life of this young and dynamic organization and you will have the opportunity to meet the artists invited. Works: you will welcome people (around 1000 visitors), take in charge the reception (ticket booth, refreshment bar…) and take down the facilities at the end of the festival. More info: This project takes place in the Haute Loire department (centre of France). Great walks can be planned around the beautiful (and quite isolated) site of the Blanhac mills. The local volunteers will be delighted to show you their region! Accommodation: in tents around a renovated farm on the area of the festival. Bathroom and collective life in the farm. Nearest “big town”: Clermont-Ferrand Nearest airport: Clermont-Ferrand Terminal: Retournac train station Meeting point: 7th of July in front of the train station of Retournac (end of the afternoon) Good to know before applying: Caution! Life during a festival is often hectic and days may be long. It is a workcamp different from the others! You will have to be always available and be able to face emergency situations. French speaking project U/70 - Pompidou – 12/08/2008 – 28/08/2008 - +18 Languedoc Roussillon - 12 vol. The project: The village of Pompidou, located in the National Park of Cevennes, has hosted international workcamps since 2004. You can find a lot of elements of the built heritage to restore. The project will not have only a technical purpose, but also a human side: bringing life in the village by meeting the local population. Works: You will restore a wall in the centre of the village. The final aim, for the community, is to restore this wall in order to realise an artistic creation on it in the future. The work will consist, among others, in masonry. More info: The village of Le Pompidou is at an altitude of 760 meters, in the National Park of the Cevennes, surrounded by hilly landscapes and huge conifer forests. The population (around 158 inhabitants) increases in summer owing to the tourist activity. You will find all shops in the small town of Florac, at a 20 minutes walk away from Le Pompidou. The life of the village is organized around craft industry, agriculture and tourism. Accommodation: You will be accommodated in the campsite of the village and will sleep in tents for 2 or 3. You will organize the group life under a big tent where you will also take your meals. Nearest “big town”: Mende Nearest airport: Montpellier Terminal: Mende train station. Meeting point: Tuesday 12th of August at 7.30pm in front of the train station of Mende Good to know before applying: The project takes place in a very beautiful but isolated area. Don’t join this project if you don’t like to be “into the wild” ? U/78A - EPMM I – 16/06/2008 – 27/06/2008 - +18 U/78B - EPMM II – 22/09/2008 – 03/10/2008 - +18 Languedoc Roussillon - 8 vol. The project: Since 1999, the EPMM centre of Sainte Enimie and etudes ET chantiers have been working together to organise workcamps of volunteers each year. Located in the famous “gorges du Tarn”, the EPMM hosts groups for open air activities. The workcamps are based on long-term projects of development and improvement of the hosting places in the centre. This year again, EPMM is waiting for volunteers motivated by meetings and manual works. Works: You will build dry stones walls around small local heritage elements (shepherd’s sheds for example). On the second project, you will also participate in clearing the surroundings of the centre in order to make it more pleasant for the visitors. More info: The EPMM centre is situated in the Lozere department at Sainte Enimie (540 inhabitants and 28 km South of Mende). Sainte Enimie belongs to one of the most beautiful villages in France. Accommodation: in the centre, in big tents. Meals will be done by the restaurant of the centre. On the second project, you will be accommodated in rooms. Nearest “big town”: Mende Nearest airport: Montpellier Terminal: Mende train station Meeting point: Monday 16th of June or 22nd of September at 7.30pm in front of Mende train station Good to know before applying: You will be asked to work hard and to be patient (which is needed for dry-stone work), nevertheless with the friendly staff of the centre. U/79 - Ruynes en Margeride – 05/08/2008 – 21/08/2008 - +18 Auvergne - 12 vol. The project: For many years now, the village of Ruynes en Margeride hosts international workcamps. The succession of workcamps helped in renovating several bread ovens, fountains and other elements of the rural built heritage. The project will not have only a technical purpose, but also a human side: putting life in the village by meeting the local population. Works: In the village of Ruynes, a wall in stone has to be restored: taking apart the damaged parts, restoration… More info: Ruynes en Margeride is a village with around 600 inhabitants, situated at an altitude of 3000 feet. There are some small shops and craftsmen in the centre of the village. Ruynes is part of the natural region of the Margeride, a wooded area with well preserved valleys and rivers. This area has also a very rich built heritage (menhirs, crosses, chapels, fountains, bread ovens, typical buildings used to shoe horses…); Accommodation: You will be accommodated in double tents, with a big collective tent for taking meals, and bathrooms. This site can accommodate various youth groups. There is a leisure centre on the area but we are in the heart of nature. The centre of the village is around 500 metres away. Nearest “big town”: Clermont Ferrand Nearest airport: Clermont Ferrand Terminal: St Flour Chaudes-Aigues train station. Meeting point: Tuesday 5th of August at 3.00pm in front of the train station of Saint Flour-Chaudes Aigues. Good to know before applying: the local history is quite marked by legends. You will discover beautiful landscapes and typical villages of the region. UNAREC TEENAGE WORKCAMPS Pre-Teenage projects for 11-13 year old volunteers Code Name Dates Topic Region U/68A Volvic I 08/07/08 17/07/08 ENVI Auvergne U/75 Aurillac 21/07/08 01/08/08 ENVI Auvergne Teenage projects for 14-17 year old volunteers Code Name Dates Topic Region U/50 Durban 05/07/08 19/07/08 ENVI Midi-Pyrenees U/51 Cazavet 05/07/08 19/07/08 ENVI Midi-Pyrenees U/67 Pays de Murat 08/07/08 24/07/08 RENO/ENVI Auvergne U/28 La Mortagne 12/07/08 02/08/08 ENVI Lorraine U/38A Rambouillet I 12/07/08 25/07/08 RENO Ile-de-France U/64B Montaigu II 15/07/08 31/07/08 RENO Auvergne U/57 Villages accueillants 18/07/08 05/08/08 ENVI Midi-Pyrenees U/68B Volvic II 22/07/08 07/08/08 ENVI Auvergne U/38B Rambouillet II 26/07/08 08/08/08 RENO Ile-de-France U/35 La Poudrerie 3 weeks in July RENO Ile-de-France U/22 Ecomusee d'Alsace 04/08/08 15/08/08 RENO/ENVI Alsace U/77 Gourillats 05/08/08 21/08/08 RENO Auvergne U/64C Montaigu III 05/08/08 21/08/08 RENO Auvergne U/69 Vallee de l'Authre 05/08/08 21/08/08 ENVI Auvergne U/68C Volvic III 12/08/08 28/08/08 ENVI Auvergne In 1962 Etudes & Chantiers/UNAREC has started to organise workcamps for Teens. They are organised following the “Minor’s Protection Act” under the control of Youth and Sports ministry. These rules facilitate the organisation of workcamps and the security of the volunteers. As on adult camps, volunteers achieve a concrete project; they work about 25 hours per week. The leader team is composed of 3 people who are qualified in leading; they are staff paid and they are responsible for the volunteers. Teenagers are taken in charge on their arrival at the train station; they can’t leave the camp without an authorisation signed by the parents and sent to our organisation. Each volunteer must send a “health form” with the confirmation of arrival at least 15 days before the camp starts. Camp languages are French and English in every project. On each project we open 1 or 2 places for youth facing social difficulties (like living in orphanages). Be aware that these volunteers are expected a lot from a workcamp experience; good contacts with International volunteers are really important for them. Insurance: our association covers the volunteers from the first to the last day of the project (civil liability, personal accident, assistance repatriation). Our insurance does not cover lost or stolen objects, or illness (except those due to accidents). Volunteers from the E.U countries MUST bring a European Health card to cover their cost (medical, pharmaceutical and hospitalisation cover). To participate in these camps, volunteers must pay extra-fees before going to the project (200 ˆ) to their sending organisation which give us the money at the end of the season. We don’t want the Teenagers bring the extra-fees on the project. The extra fees cover the camp leaders’ salaries and costs. Pre-Teenage projects for 11-13 year old volunteers U/68A - Volvic I - 08/07/2008 - 17/07/2008 - 11-13 Auvergne - 12 vol. The project: The village of Volvic and etudes ET chantiers have been working together for 15 years by organising international workcamps and permanent inclusion projects. Volvic is a place to try out new projects! As we did last year, we repeat the experience for teenagers between 11 and 13 years old. Works: Your action will have a great ecologic infuence: you will develop the surrounding area of the waste reception centre and increase awareness of the inhabitants. After an analisis of the site, you will collect and sort out rubbishes (papers, plastic). Then you will make a photographic cover of the site to realize the work you have done compared with the initial condition. Finally, you will create awareness boards with cameras: writing and preparation of 2 boards in collaboration with the communication service of the town council to increase awareness of the inhabitants towards good practise. The boards will be installed permanently on the railings of the waste reception centre. More info: Volvic is at the heart of the Auvergne volcanoes. The activities will allow you to discover this natural heritage. It is a nice area for walking and games will be organized with the local youth. Volunteers will also participate in visits; for example: a feudal castle, a roman Church, a museum, and many fountains. You might also visit the site of the Springs of Volvic which release a worldwide known mineral water. Accommodation: in tents (2 places) at the stadium of Champlebout. A big tent for the collective life, commodities of the stadium. Nearest “big town”: Clermont-Ferrand Nearest airport: Clermont-Ferrand Terminal: Clermont-Ferrand train station. Meeting point: Tuesday 8th of July at 5.30pm in front of Clermont-Ferrand train station Good to know before applying: Pick up is possible at Clermont-Ferrand airport U/75 - Aurillac - 21/07/2008 - 01/08/2008 - 11-13 Auvergne - 12 vol. The project: Since 2001, etudes ET chantiers has collaborated with the town of Aurillac on various environmental projects. This year, you will work again on the highlighting and development of paths in the Bois de Coissy (Puy Courny), a place to have a walk for the residents but also for the tourists. Young inhabitants of Aurillac will be part of the group and will participate in the project (meetings will be organised). Works: Installation of wooden handrails to help hikers; clearing vegetation and small works of development. There may be some painting (to be confirmed). You will use manual tools as shovels, sledgehammers, brushes, shears, pitchforks, etc More info: The work project is situated on the edge of the town, nearby the accommodation. With about 30,000 inhabitants, Aurillac is a small welcoming town, situated near beautiful mountainous landscapes. You will have opportunity to hike in the mountains. Accommodation: You will be accommodated in a campsite close to nature- (tents for 2 or 3) Nearest “big town”: Clermont Ferrand nearest airport: Aurillac or Clermont-Ferrand. Terminal: Aurillac train station Meeting point: Monday 21st of July at 4.30 pm in front of the train station of Aurillac Good to know before applying: Pick up is possible at Aurillac airport. Teenage projects for 14-17 year old volunteers U/22 - Ecomusee d'Alsace - 04/08/2008 - 15/08/2008 - 14-17 Alsace - 12 vol. The project: The open air museum of the Alsace region was created in 1980 by volunteers keen on traditions and architecture of Alsace. The project became bigger and nowadays, it is more than 70 houses that have been destroyed and rebuilt to be similar; they describe the history of an old village: the bakery, the trainstation, the school, the water mill… The ancient crafts and traditional activities are presented, and the open air museum is one of the most attractive sites in the Alsace region. Works: Works will be various: you will maintain and restore the houses of the open air museum, using ancient building methods (cob, filler made of soil…) and look after the animals in the farm! More info: The open air museum is located in the village of Ungersheim, in Alsace. The region is famous for the particular architecture of the houses, its historical heritage, its storks and its gastronomy… Accommodation: in collective rooms in the building of the museum. Nearest “big town”: Mulhouse. Nearest airport: Mulhouse-Bale. Terminal: Mulhouse train station. Meeting point: On the 4th of August in Mulhouse train station at 5.00 pm. Good to know before applying: Pick up at the airport of Mulhouse-Bale will be possible around 7.00pm. U/28 - La Mortagne - 12/07/2008 - 02/08/2008 - 14-17 Lorraine - 12 vol. The project: The Commune of Brouvelieures will organise for the first time an international workcamp. You will be hosted by the inhabitants in a splendid setting, at the foot of the Vosges Mountains. You will work on a part of the river La Mortagne, which is the subject of research for its complete restoration. You will also show the importance and the necessity to maintain and protect our rivers. Meetings will be organised with local youth. Works: The work consists mainly in keeping the natural balance of the environment: treatment of the vegetation: felling (done by the leader), pruning, clearing, collection of waste; protection of the bank using a vegetal technique; clearing of the area blocked by the vegetation. You will work on the banks and in the water! More info: The region offers you a natural and splendid environment, at the foot of the Vosges Mountains. The nearest city is Saint Die des Vosges, and you will also visit the big cities of Alsace and Lorraine like Nancy and Strasbourg. Local parties and activities will make you discover the local gastronomy and traditions. Accommodation: in tents in the Fremifontaine stadium; kitchen and commodities are in the changing room. Nearest “big town”: Saint Die des Vosges Nearest airport: Strasbourg or Mulhouse-Bale Terminal: Saint Die des Vosges train station Meeting point: Saturday 12th of July at 5.00 pm in front of the train station of Saint Die Good to know before applying: This project is part of a global project of the Community territory development; the international workcamp constitutes a first important step to promote this development and let people involve themeselves in the project, whether they are young or older. U/35 - La Poudrerie – 3 weeks in July - 14-17 Ile-de-France - 15 vol. The project: We have been working with the Parc of Sevran-Evry for 2 years as we have run there a permanent inclusion project with people facing difficulties. For the first year, the parc will host an international workcamp. This site, unique and unbelievable, is a former place for the fabrication of gunpowder. All around the site, we still can see the rails and vestiges of the ancient premises. One of the premises is abandoned and the agency in charge of the site wishes to renovate it in order to transform it into a Maison des Associations (Hall for Associations) and Maison de la Nature (House of Nature). Works: In the heart of the forest, you will start the restoration of the Maison des Associations to-be. Staking and repointing one of the walls are planned. More info: 12 km at the North of Paris, the parc of 137 hectares, is surrounded by the cities of Livry-Gargan, Vaujours and Villepinte. Accommodation: to be confirmed Nearest “big town”: Paris nearest airport: Paris-Orly, or Roissy Charles de Gaulle Terminal: Sevran-Livry train station. Meeting point: In Sevran-Livry train station on the afternoon of the first day of the project. Good to know before applying: many cultural activities take place in July in the park and the cities around offer many occasions to visit and have a walk. Only one trip to Paris will be organized. U/38A - Rambouillet I - 12/07/2008 - 25/07/2008 - 14-17 U/38B - Rambouillet II - 26/07/2008 - 08/08/2008 - 14-17 Ile de France - 15 vol. The project: For the third year, the Bergerie Nationale (National Sheep Barn) will host international workcamps. The area of this educational farm spreads on 220 ha of cultivated land and there are a lot of animals: the well known Merinos sheeps of Rambouillet, as well as cows, horses, pigs... Each year, the Bergerie Nationale hosts around 10,000 visitors. Works: To continue the work of previous projects, you will renovate one of the external walls of the site: masonry, repointing, cleaning. The wall is located in front of the wonderful park of the Rambouillet castle. More info: The town of Rambouillet is located one hour from Paris. It has 26,000 inhabitants, 2000 hectares of forests. You will live 2 kilometers away from the town centre, in the heart of the forest. Accommodation: You will be accommodated on the site of the Bergerie Nationale, in dormitories. There is a room equipped for cooking. Nearest “big town”: Paris Nearest airport: Paris Orly or Roissy Charles de Gaulle Terminal: Rambouillet Meeting point: Saturday 12th of July (U38/A) or Saturday 26th of July 2008 (U38/B) at 2.30pm in front of the train station of Rambouillet Good to know before applying: Only one trip to Paris will be organized. If you plan to visit deeper the French capital, please organise it before or after the workcamp. U/50 – Durban-sur-Arize - 05/07/2008 - 19/07/2008 - 14-17 Midi-Pyrenees - 20 vol. The project: For the first time, the association 117 Animation organizes an international workcamp in the village of Durban-sur-Arize. It will consist in developing a footpath. At the end, this project will be promoted by the artistic association "Act’en-scene", with the participation of local artists. Works: All along the path, volunteers will work on hundreds of metres in order to develop it: make the way wider and bring it up to the required level, making a fence to hold the bank, build a scale. This project will contribute to the development of the gorge of Arize and of a wash house. More info: The village of Durban-sur-Arize, owns a ruined castle which is on a rocky peak. It is located very close to the cave of Mas d’Azil and to the city of Foix. The Arize River goes across the village and winds through wonderful gorges nearby. The Pyrenees Mountains are waiting for you with open arms and invite you to climb them during a lovely walk. Accommodation: You will be accommodated in tents in the village of Castelnau-Durban and a big tent will be used for the collective life. Nearest “big town”: Toulouse Nearest airport: Toulouse Terminal: Foix train station Meeting point: Saturday 5th of July at 4.00 pm in front of Foix train station. Good to know before applying: 8 motivated local teenagers will join you. They have already been involved in many activities, more particularly in local worcamps organized by the association 117 Animation. U/51 - Cazavet - 05/07/2008 - 19/07/2008 - 14-17 Midi-Pyrenees - 20 vol. The project: After the first workcamp organised in 2007 in Prat Bonrepaux, the community of Bas Couserans has decided to renew the experience on another site, Cazavet. The project consists in clearing the castrum (ruins of a castle) above the village, which is very appreciated by the inhabitants of Cazavet. Nowadays, this site deserves to be developped again, especially after the dryness of 2003 which has destroyed many trees. Works: You will be asked to clear the castrum: box tree, dead trees, brambles and holly, particularly between the outside part and the castle, but also inside the castle. Sawing up will be necessary (with help of the technical leader) but the principal task will be cutting the vegetation, to evacuate it and to put it in swathe at the foot of the site. More info: Cazavet is close to the caves of Lacave and to the city of Saint-Lizier, which is considered as one of the most beautiful village in France, the city of Saint Girons is also not so far. Accommodation: You will be accommodated in tents at the entry of the village which is at the foot of the site, and a big tent will be installed for the group life. Nearest “big town”: Toulouse Nearest airport: Toulouse Terminal: Prat Bonrepaux (French railways buses from Toulouse) Meeting point: Saturday 5th of July at 3.15 pm in front of the bus stop of Prat Bonrepaux Good to know before applying: The Pyrenees Mountains will welcome you with open arms and will invite you to climb up on it during wonderful walks! U/57 - Villages accueillants - 18/07/2008 - 05/08/2008 - 14-17 Midi-Pyrenees - 20 vol. The project: The association “Villages Accueillants” (= Welcoming villages) organises several projects (construction, environment…) in the department of Hautes-Pyrenees for people facing inclusion difficulties. It particularly runs an organic farm integrated in the network of AMAP (Association to Maintain the Farming Agriculture). This year a first international workcamp will be organised at the farm, but stays for younger are often organised there. Works: You will mainly participate in gardening with the people of the centre (harvesting vegetables, weeding, and plantation); you will also realise small improvements on the farm site. More info: The Val d’Adour is located in the middle of the West South part of France, where you will meet many different cultures of the region. You will have the opportunity to go for a walk and discover the diversity of the green and wooded landscapes, the rivers, and the heritage. The village of Montbourguet is a stop on the way to Saint Jacques de Compostelle. Accommodation: You will be accommodated in tents on the farm site, whose premises will be at your disposal. Nearest “big town”: Tarbes Nearest airport: Tarbes or Toulouse. Terminal: Maubourget train station. Meeting point: Friday 18th of July at 4.15 in front of the train station of Maubourget. Good to know before applying: Some activities take place all along the summer: the “Meeting with Art and Sport”, local and typical parties, and of course the bullfighting tradition with its races and Novilladas. U/64B - Montaigu II - 15/07/2008 - 31/07/2008 - 14-17 U/64C - Montaigu III - 05/08/2008 - 21/08/2008 - 14-17 Auvergne - 20 vol. The project: The medieval castle of Montaigu Le Blin (13th century) located in the Allier department is waiting for you to continue its renovation! It is a long-term project where we plan to propose various activities to the public: stone-cutting workshops, visits to the public… Works: You will restore the external wall: weeding around the wall, cleaning the joints, repointing (with a lime mortar). You will also participate in the general cleaning of the site: works of clearing because of the vegetation invasion, maintenance of the panelling: fences, doors and bridge (a coat of oil linen is needed). These works will allow the access to the castle. More info: Montaigu-le-Blin is a small village of the Allier department, 30 km far from Vichy and Moulins. All the commodities are situated in Varennes-sur-Allier, 12 km away. The area is full of lovely villages and various castles. Hiking is a good way to discover this heritage. Accommodation: in tents - installation in a big tent for collective life and individual tents on the former stadium. 2 toilets and 2 showers are nearby. Nearest “big town”: Vichy Nearest airport: Clermont-Ferrand Terminal: Saint-Germain-des-Fosses train station. Meeting point: Tuesday 15th of July or Tuesday 5th of August at 4.00 pm in front of the train station of Saint-Germain-des-Fosses Good to know before applying: You may help for the visits of the castle. U/67 - Pays de Murat - 08/07/2008 - 24/07/2008 - 14-17 Auvergne - 20 vol. The project: Situated in the heart of the Volcanoes Park in Auvergne, the community of Pays de Murat (a group of local communities) organizes each year a workcamp in partnership with etudes ET chantiers. The aim of our co-operation is to develop this rural territory, in links with its rich natural and built heritage. Works: This year, you will be asked to develop a picnic and a rest area next to the medieval village of Murat. This area is for the moment a waste ground with two old tables in wood. You will participate in a transformation appealing to your creativity: installation of elements in wood (benches, tables, logs in wood…) and construction of small walls in dry stones. More info: Murat is a village of 2000 inhabitants situated at a height of 3000 feet in the Regional Park of Volcanoes of Auvergne. The site is beautiful, be ready for hiking and living in a rural area! Be careful, evenings are sometimes cold in summer. You will be quite close to the Mounts of Cantal (about 10km). Accommodation: in tents (for 2 or 3 persons) in the municipal campsite. A large tent will be provided for the collective aspects of life (meals, etc.). The campsite is near Murat, where you will find all the services you need. Nearest “big town”: Aurillac Nearest airport: Aurillac Terminal: Murat train station. Meeting point: Tuesday 8th of July at 6.15 pm in front of the train station of Murat Good to know before applying: You will have an Internet access at etudes ET chantiers’ premises which are in Murat, next to the train station. U/68B - Volvic II - 22/07/2008 - 07/08/2008 - 14-17 U/68C - Volvic III - 12/08/2008 - 28/08/2008 - 14-17 Auvergne - 20 vol. The project: The village of Volvic and etudes ET chantiers have been working together for 15 years by organising international workcamps and permanent inclusion projects. In 2008, 3 workcamps are organized in July and August for actions of heritage and environment preservation. Works: environmental development: the “Chemin de la Vierge” (Virgin path) and banks in the village centre. Stages of the work: clearing, cleaning of the areas serving to evacuate the rubishes and awareness to the methods of clearing and treatment. More info: The village of Volvic is at the heart of the Auvergne volcanoes park. The activities will allow you to discover this natural heritage. It is a nice area for walking and games will be organized with the local youth. Volunteers will also participate in visits; for example: a feudal castle of the 12th century, a roman Church, a museum, many fountains… You might also visit the site of the Springs of Volvic which release a mineral water that is known worldwide. Accommodation: in tents (2 places) at Champlebout stadium, in the village of Volvic. There will be a big tent for the collective life and you will use the commodities of the stadium (showers and toilets). Nearest “big town”: Clermont-Ferrand Nearest airport: Clermont-Ferrand Terminal: Volvic train station. Meeting point: Tuesday 22nd of July or Tuesday 12th of August at 6.30pm in front of the train station of Volvic Good to know before applying: Pick up is possible in Clermont-Ferrand airport. U/69 - Vallee de l'Authre - 05/08/2008 - 21/08/2008 - 14-17 Auvergne - 20 vol. The project: For several years, etudes ET chantiers has been working with an association of protection of aquatic circles (APPMA) that works on habitats and watercourses. This year again, you will work on the riversides of the Authre river, in a beautiful valley close to the Cantal mountains Works: This project aims at cleaning and clearing the river banks. You will cut the vegetation which is in the way. You will participate in the preservation of the water quality and in the reduction of the pollution of the site by removing all the waste. Furthermore, you will be likely to participate in some development works along the watercourse to preserve the banks and to improve its accessibility. More info: The workcamp takes place near the town of Aurillac, at the foot of the Puy Mary which is one of the most prestigious peaks of the Massif Central. You will enjoy the beautiful landscape and discover its heritage. Accommodation: in a campsite, in tents planned for 2 or 3 people. This place is very pleasant and has all the comfort. Your meals will be taken in a big tent equipped with all conveniences. Nearest “big town”: Clermont Ferrand Nearest airport: Aurillac or Clermont-Ferrand. Terminal: Aurillac train station. Meeting point: Tuesday 5th of August at 4.30pm in front of the train station of Aurillac Good to know before applying: This project is particularly open to volunteers with a strong environmental awareness! U/77 - Gourillats - 05/08/2008 - 21/08/2008 - 16-17 Auvergne - 15 vol. The project: Since 2004, the association CEDD and the municipality of Charensat have been working together to create a centre of education for the sustainable development in Gourillats (commune of Charensat). The site has been cleared and walls in dry stone have been reconstructed by several international groups of volunteers. Last year, participants have already rebuilt the main part of a bread oven. Works: This year, you will complete the renovation, working on the entry, where the bread is prepared and kept. A new cover should be installed: -Taking down all the tiles -Changing the damaged woodwork -Door and 2 windows also have to be changed. More info: Charensat is located in the Combrailles, area situated in the north west of the Puy-de-Dome department. This rural zone, with a hilly and wooded landscape, is a good place for walks and nature activities. Visits to local manufacturers will be another opportunity to discover the local heritage. Accommodation: in tents, at the football pitch. Toilet block – A big tent for collective life. Nearest “big town”: Clermont-Ferrand nearest airport: Clermont-Ferrand Terminal: Saint Gervais d’Auvergne train station. Meeting point: Tuesday 5th of August at 01.30pm in front of the train station of Saint-Gervais-d’Auvergne Good to know before applying: works on heights, roofing and scaffold! GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT UNAREC What is UNAREC? Union Nationale des Associations Regionales etudes ET chantiers (National Union of regional associations' etudes ET chantiers) etudes ET chantiers was created in 1962 by several Youth movements and follows the idea of non-violence and humanism as well as international co-operation and exchanges in the “Education Populaire” movement – a French concept meaning non formal education. We are engaged in the world-wide movement of international voluntary services (short term and long term) through partnerships with 99 organisations in more than 60 countries. Our “Union” is composed by 5 regional associations, with a national secretariat in Paris: EC-Idf : etudes ET chantiers Ile de France–Paris area and North of France ECL: etudes ET chantiers Lorraine–East part of France ECB: etudes ET chantiers Bretagne-West part of France ECmp: etudes ET chantiers Midi Pyrenees – South West part of France ECec: etudes ET chantiers espace central –Centre and South-East of France and the International Delegation. Each of the regional organisations run permanent project independently from each other, but they work together on the workcamp programme which is co-ordinated at the National and International level by the International Delegation in Clermont-Ferrand. We organise around 70 international camps every year (and through out the year) – some of them are for younger volunteers (14-17 years old). This summer we will propose again projects for “pre-teen” volunteers (11-13 years old) as it was a big success last year! All our projects are open to senior volunteers. Another large part of our activities is to develop activities with adults facing social or economical difficulties. workcamps@unarec.org 3, rue des Petits-Gras – F-63000 Clermont-Ferrand – France - www.unarec.org Tel. : 33 4 73 31 98 04 – Fax: 33 4 73 31 98 09 -