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DECORATE A YOUTH CENTER
- ESC European Solidarity Corps
- RENO
- ART
- CONCF-23702-ESC
Needed: 4 Male And 3 Female
Total Number: 15
Fees : No fee to be paid
Remarks / Additional comments
Make sure you bring at least one warm outfit (pants, sweater, socks, closed-t shs, rain gear) and one light outfit (skirt or shorts, t-shirt, open-t shs). Also, remember to bring gloves, work clothes and shs, and a swimsuit for swimming. Nights can be chilly, so bring a good, warm sleeping bag and an insulated sleeping mat.You can also bring local recipes from your country, as well as music instruments and games. Feel free to share your culture as much as possible with the rest of the groupThe last day is dedicated to departure, which usually happens in the morning.
- Project lang.: ENG /
- Age between: 18 - 30
PARTNER
Welcome to Bourges City Elected European cultural capital for 2028, the city is planning on hosting several cultural events in the next 3 years. This international workcamp is one of them For this project, you will support the building of a wooden terrace in the youth center. You will learn from a technical leader who is trained as a professional carpenter. After this project, wood work will have no secret for you
WORK
Welcome to Bourges City Elected European cultural capital for 2028, the city is planning on hosting several cultural events in the next 3 years. This international workcamp is one of them For this project, you will take part in the creation of a participative youth centre with mainly painting, including an artistic fresco, and some woodwork here and there to make sure the youth centre is brain new to welcome the teenagers of the city.
ACCOMODATION AND FOOD
You will be accommodated in tents and inflatable mattresses (provided by Concordia) close to the worksite Group life will be organized nearby in a room provided for the group. There, you will share the various group tasks and activities. Together, you will participate in organizing group life (cleaning, activities, etc.) and take turns preparing meals using products you will purchase locally. The activity leaders will have a budget to cover these expenses and you will be responsible for preparing the menus and doing your own shopping. A vegetarian diet using local and seasonal products will be preferred, while respecting the participants; dietary requirements and allowing you to discover local cuisine.
LOCATION & LEISURE ACTIVITY
Bourges city is located right in the middle of France It is famous for the remarkable cathedral in the city centre, where the workcamp will happen. As it is quite a big city, you will enjoy the local outings possibilities such as shops, restaurants and bars. If you enjoy nature, you can also discover the swamps and take a walk along the YEvres river. Lets not forget the national holiday on the 14th of July which usually comes with local festivities (music, firework, etc.)
REQUIREMENTS
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 (no sending, nor participation fee) to attend the project; - Volunteers need to enroll in the PASS, the European Solidarity Corps Portal; Concordia France will organise their matching, on the online system, with the volunteering project; - Volunteers will receive pocket money, calculated on basis of 8aO/day, once they arrive on the project in France; - Volunteers will receive a financial support for their travel, according to a maximum amount established in accordance with their travel distance and upon the presentation of original tickets; - Volunteers will have to complete a participation report, submitted online through the portal. Your tickets have to be uploaded on the CONFIRMATION FORM. Please fill the confirmation form when you receive the Infosheet. This is MANDATORY for all ESC participants. If you fail to provide your transport tickets on time, your participation may be cancelled. The tickets have to be shared a month before the project. In the case of last minute application, the delay will be of two days.
Host organization
CONCORDIA France
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