Jeunesse et Reconstruction
Workcamps in France 2014
INTRODUCTION
Name of the organisation: JEUNESSE ET RECONSTRUCTION
Year of foundation: 1948
Location of the central office:
10, rue de Trévise
75009 PARIS
FRANCE
Tel : + 33 1 47 70 75 72
Fax : + 33 1 48 00 92 18
Email : camp@volontariat.org
Other offices : 3 local offices
Aims and objectives: Jeunesse et Reconstruction is a youth organisation, whose aim is to favour and promote
international youth exchanges, through the means of voluntary service, regardless of social, racial or religious
background to develop personal commitment in a group or individual activity.
Activities: workcamps (short term, midterm), long term volunteering (ICYE), trainings, language courses,
seminars.
Official website: www.volontariat.org
Conditions for participation in our workcamps :
- age limit : 18 to 30 years old (except social camps : 20 to 30 years old)
- common languages used in the camps : English/French or French/English depending on the
composition of the groups,
- French speaking camps : some camps are declared French speaking, to promote the use of French
language, and to give a possibility to the volunteers to practice French. Social camps are also indicated
as French-speaking because knowledge of French is compulsory.
- Extra fee : for festivals, we charge an extra fee of 50€ to be paid by volunteer on arrival.
- Teenager camps : extra fee of 350€ to pay on arrival (or by partner organisation)
List of workcamps (by date order)
Type
age
limit
No.
of
vols
JR14/309 CASTELNAU MAGNOAC – dates not confirmed
RENO ,ENVI ,
18/30
14
JR14/307 FLOURENS – dates not confirmed
ENVI ,
18/30
11
JR14/218 LE CHATELARD FRENCH SPEAKING – dates not confirmed
ENVI ,MANU ,
18/30
9
JR14/219 LUZINAY – dates not confirmed
RENO ,
18/30
9
JR14/221 PONTAIX – dates not confirmed
RENO ,
18/30
14
Code
name
from
to
JR14/208 AVT ERMITAGE JEAN REBOUL 1
09/06/14
27/06/14 DISA ,
20/30
4
JR14/305 ARIFAT
15/06/14
28/06/14 MANU ,RENO ,
18/30
4
JR14/211 HUEZ (L'ALPE D'HUEZ)
15/06/14
28/06/14 RENO ,
18/30
7
JR14/216 SAINT-ALBAN-LEYSSE
15/06/14
05/07/14 RENO ,ENVI ,
18/30
11
JR14/215 ETOILE-SUR-RHÔNE
29/06/14
19/07/14 RENO ,
18/30
12
JR14/05
30/06/14
18/07/14 SOCI ,
20/30
8
JR14/213 MENS
EMMAUS 1 - FRENCH SPEAK
06/07/14
19/07/14 ENVI ,
18/30
10
JR14/302 MILLE PATTES 1
06/07/14
25/07/14 RENO ,ENVI ,
18/30
8
JR14/204 CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-RHÔNE
06/07/14
26/07/14 RENO ,
18/30
13
JR14/205 EMMAÜS ETOILE 1
06/07/14
20/30
8
JR14/01
SPECIA
L FEE
06/07/14
26/07/14 SOCI ,MANU ,
RENO ,ENVI ,MANU
26/07/14 ,
18/30
11
JR14/100 CHALVIGNAC
06/07/14
26/07/14 RENO ,MANU ,
18/30
12
JR14/212 ROCLES, VOLUNTEERS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
06/07/14
26/07/14 ENVI ,
18/30
11
JR14/105 CHAZERON CASTLE
07/07/14
26/07/14 RENO ,CONS ,
18/30
12
JR14/300 BRAMEVAQUE
07/07/14
26/07/14 RENO ,ENVI ,
18/30
13
JR14/104 CHAMBON SUR LAC
07/07/14
26/07/14 ENVI ,MANU ,
18/30
12
JR14/106 BIAU JARDIN
08/07/14
26/07/14 ENVI ,SOCI ,AGRI ,
18/30
10
JR14/110 MONTMORIN
09/07/14
19/07/14 RENO ,MANU ,
18/30
8
JR14/202 BASE NATURE VERCORS 1 TEENAGER WORKCAMP
10/07/14
14/17
15
JR14/112 PICHERANDE
13/07/14
18/30
14
JR14/113 SAINT NECTAIRE
13/07/14
24/07/14 ENVI ,CONS ,
ENVI ,CONS ,MANU
02/08/14 ,
RENO ,CONS
02/08/14 ,MANU ,
18/30
12
JR14/200 CAP GENERATIONS
13/07/14
02/08/14 RENO ,ENVI ,
18/30
11
JR14/02
15/07/14
04/08/14 RENO ,ENVI ,
18/30
16
JR14/102 ONE COUNTRY ONE FILM
16/07/14
29/07/14 FEST ,MANU ,
18/30
6
50,00 €
JR14/210 GARANCE REGGAE FESTIVAL, FRENCH SPEAKING
20/07/14
30/07/14 ENVI ,FEST ,
18/30
4
50,00 €
JR14/206 EMMAÜS ETOILE 2
20/07/14
20/30
8
JR14/109 JOB AGGLO
20/07/14
09/08/14 SOCI ,MANU ,
RENO ,SOCI ,MANU
09/08/14 ,
20/30
9
JR14/217 PONT SAINT ESPRIT
23/07/14
13/08/14 RENO ,
18/30
11
JR14/214 CREST JAZZ FESTIVAL
27/07/14
13/08/14 FEST ,
18/30
13
JR14/304 ANTICHAN DE FRONTIGNES
27/07/14
16/08/14 ENVI ,FEST ,
18/30
11
JR14/107 GELLES
27/07/14
16/08/14 MANU ,
18/30
15
JR14/108 ISSOIRE
27/07/14
18/30
14
JR14/114 VOLLORE VILLE
27/07/14
16/08/14 ENVI ,MANU ,AGRI ,
ENVI ,CONS ,MANU
16/08/14 ,
18/30
12
JR14/203 BASE NATURE VERCORS 2 TEENAGER WORKCAMP
FESTIVAL INTERCELTIQUE DE LORIENT, FRENCH
JR14/03 SPEAKING
28/07/14
11/08/14 ENVI ,CONS ,
14/17
15
350,00 €
29/07/14
15/08/14 ENVI ,FEST ,
18/30
3
50,00 €
JR14/207 EMMAÜS ETOILE 3
03/08/14
23/08/14 SOCI ,MANU ,
20/30
8
JR14/301 PUY L'EVEQUE
03/08/14
23/08/14 RENO ,CONS ,
18/30
11
JR14/111 MUROL
03/08/14
23/08/14 ENVI ,MANU ,
18/30
12
JR14/308 LE TRUEL
04/08/14
22/08/14 ENVI ,FEST ,
18/30
7
JR14/06
04/08/14
20/30
8
18/30
11
18/30
11
JUZIERS
LEFFRINCKOUCKE
EMMAUS 2 - FRENCH SPEAK
JR14/101 CHASPINHAC
10/08/14
22/08/14 SOCI ,
ENVI ,MANU ,RENO
30/08/14 ,
JR14/306 SAINT LEONS
10/08/14
30/08/14 RENO ,ENVI ,FEST ,
2
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350,00 €
50,00 €
JR14/04
FESTIVAL COUVRE FEU
13/08/14
29/08/14 FEST ,
18/30
15
JR14/103 BILLOM
17/08/14
06/09/14 ENVI ,CONS ,AGRI ,
18/30
14
JR14/303 MILLE PATTES 2
18/08/14
06/09/14 RENO ,ENVI ,
18/30
8
JR14/201 CHAMPAGNY EN VANOISE
24/08/14
13/09/14 RENO ,CONS ,
18/30
14
JR14/209 AVT ERMITAGE JEAN REBOUL 2
31/08/14
19/09/14 DISA ,
20/30
4
JR14/220 AVT ERMITAGE JEAN REBOUL 3
19/12/14 05/01/2015 DISA ,
20/30
4
3
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50,00 €
LOCATION OF WORKCAMPS
Auvergne region
JR14/100 to JR14/114
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Rhône-Alpes Region
JR14/200 to JR14/221
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Midi-Pyrenees Region
JR14/300 to JR14/309
6
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Ile de France region
JR14/01, JR14/05, JR14/06
7
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Pays-de-Loire region
JR14/04
8
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Bertagne region
JR14/04
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Letter to the volunteers
To come to a workcamp in France means, first of all, to make the choice of “discovering”: discovering a culture
in which you are going to be fully integrated; discovering of a new language; discovering intercultural learning in
a group of volunteers coming from all parts of the world; discovering of a region…
Jeunesse et Reconstruction was created in 1948 and, since then, it has never stopped promoting the idea of
another way of travelling. The organization has its head office in Paris, and regional offices in Auvergne, MidiPyrénées and Rhône Alpes. Since its creation, it has hosted more than 100 000 volunteers on workcamps or
on long term volunteering programmes.
The aim of a workcamp is to promote volunteering through a community service project in the municipality
which is going to host you, but also to promote respect, exchange and tolerance through intercultural and
intergenerational exchanges. The work that has to be done is thus central in the set up of a workcamp and its
completion guarantees the recognition of the group within the community.
Depending on the type of workcamp, the work can be: the renovation or restoration of a monument/building,
the maintenance of « green spaces », the protection of the environment, a social or a cultural project…
Then, we are not talking of usual tourist holidays any longer: you are going to be integrated in the French
culture and its diversity; as a consequence, you will make a significant and enriching experience. Moreover,
the volunteers who come to a workcamp come from different countries, different backgrounds, and their age
can be different too (from 17 to 30 years old) : they are not only students but all of them want to share they
culture.
A workcamp is thus a space and a time for exchanges and encounters for the volunteers, but it is also the
result of an important partnership between our organization, the municipality that is hosting the camp
and different structures such as the district and regional councils or the Youth and Sports ministry. The
funding of a workcamp is done by those different structures as a policy promoting open-mindedness and
intercultural learning. The camps mainly take place in rural areas, and consequently, the aim is to meet foreign
cultures, for those people who cannot travel abroad, and to mobilise the volunteers around a common project
which is useful to the community.
The group will be managed by a « camp leader »: he/ she is not a paid staff of our organisation but a
volunteer, just like you, who has chosen to get more involved in order to federate the workcamp volunteers:
he/she will be in charge of the management of the group, of the food budget and of the free time activities
but he/she will always be ready to listen to your suggestions because initiatives are always welcome and
strengthen the team spirit of the group, particularly concerning free time activities.
The team leader will expect a personal involvement from you and also some help in the daily life and chores.
He/She is also the representative of our organisation towards the different actors: municipality, funding
partners, local organisations...etc.
You have chosen to make the experience of a workcamp organised by Jeunesse et Reconstruction
consequently you are making a commitment and that is why we expect from you:
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1) At work:
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To respect the work timetables and schedules defined with the village/city municipality and to adapt
to the difficulties inherent to every workcamp.
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To follow the safety regulations in order to protect yourself and to protect the other members of the
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To wear appropriate clothes for working,
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To take good care of the materials and tools,
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To respect the environment in which you are going to work,
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To involve yourself so that the work is finished at the end of the camp.
group from any accident,
2) In the daily life of the group and during the free time activities:
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To respect the culture of the other volunteers and of all the people you are going to meet during
the camp.
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To get involve in the daily life of the group through the free time activities and the daily chores,
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To respect the accommodation premises and equipment (kitchen, bathroom….)
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To adapt to the living conditions of the camp because they may be very different from what you are
used to live in (tents, school rooms, etc…) and to accept simple living conditions. Moreover,
workcamps are usually located in quite isolated rural areas.
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To follow the regulations concerning the consumption of alcohol: no excess will be accepted, please
be responsible and adult. The use of any drug is prohibited in France, and thus fully prohibited
on the workcamp.
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To give life to the group: indeed, the success of a workcamp lies in the personal involvement of all the
volunteers : initiatives are welcome and they allow better exchanges.
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To make sure you will be present from the starting date till the ending date of the camp in order not
to disturb the group, but above all in order to respect the hosting municipality.
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To follow the advice of the camp leader for the well-being of the group.
The involvement is thus important but it will guarantee the success of your experience and, above all,
the quality of the exchanges during the workcamp.
We remind to read carefully the infosheet of your workcamp. Please pay attention to the remarks giving
you advice on what to bring for the workcamp. Particularly, be careful to the necessity of bringing good
shoes for work (for safety) and a sleeping bag (in case you do not bring it, we cannot provide one and
you will have to buy one).
Have a nice workcamp and enjoy it!
The Jeunesse et Reconstruction staff and team
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CAMP DESCRIPTIONS
In date order
Requirements/what to bring (for all camps)
1/ Bring with you: a sleeping bag, warm clothes (a sweater and rain-coat), a bathing suit. For male volunteers: short pants
are generally prohibited in the public swimming pools in France, please bring a bathing suit. For work: worn out clothes and
strong shoes (like boots – obligatory for your own safety). Your games, songbooks, cassettes, musical instruments and
recipes, will be also welcome! To make exchanges and encounters easier, please also bring photographs of your home,
some postcards, and small gifts. If you have a driving licence, please bring it along in case of necessity. – 3/ Foreigners
belonging to the European Union must bring with them a personal EHIC (European Health Insurance Card, for the
refunding of medical expenses in your country). – 4/ At the end of the work camp, no transportation will be organized by our
association. You will then have to arrange your own means of transport to return to the train station. – 5/ Our association
does not provide a car during the work camp.
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JR14/309
CASTELNAU MAGNOAC Tarbes
RENO ,ENVI ,
18/30. 14 VOLS
WORK: Supervised by a professional team, you will participate in various works around the theme of the environment and
the restoration of local heritage. You can help such as cleaning and clearing of footpaths that serve as a link between the
lake and the village center. Then, you will help to rebuild the pavement around a fountain and you will participate in various
painting.
ACCOMODATION: You will stay in tents, camping municipal. The volunteers prepare their own meals, team of 2. The
sanitary facilities (toilets and showers) are available on site. The association provides mattress. Bring your towel and your
sleeping bag. We can not pick you if you arrive before the start of construction. Accommodation possible, at your expense:
http://www.office-de-tourisme-de-lannemezan.fr/page_5.html
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH / and : French
LOCATION: Altitude: 340m, 850 inhabitants. The village of Castelnau-Magnoac is located in a hilly landscape with good
weather, with wonderful views of the Pyrenees. It retains its rich architectural heritage, including its half-timbered houses
and narrow medieval streets. Entertainment options: sports equipment, numerous hiking, lakes, village festivals, markets. In
places: small shops, post office, cafes ... Other activities are available : (a visit to Lourdes and other cities, museums ...).
TERMINAL: Tarbes
DATES NOT CONFIRED YET
JR14/307
FLOURENS
Toulouse
ENVI , 18/30. 11 VOLS
WORK: Supervised by employees and officials elected of the town, you will participate in various works around the theme
of the environment. You can help such as cleaning and woodcutter around the lake, and the creation of a pontoon
handipêche near the same lake.
ACCOMODATION: You will stay in a dwelling of the Municipality. The volunteers prepare their own meals, team of 2. The
sanitary facilities (toilets and showers) are available on site. The association provides mattress. Bring your own towel and
sleeping bag. We cannot pick you if you arrive before the start of camp. Accommodation are possible, at your expense:
http://www.toulouse-tourisme.com/hebergements-hotels or http://www.residence-jolimont.com/
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH / and : French
LOCATION: Small town of 1.800 inhabitants 12 km east of Toulouse, Flourens is located in the middle of nature. During the
weekend, its receives many visitors, walkers and fishermen who enjoy the tranquility and beauty of its lake.
http://www.florus.flourens.com/; http://www.flourens.fr/ Various activities are available on site (local market, animations ...)
and the proximity of Toulouse (capital of the region and 4th city in France, with 445.000 inhabitants) makes possible many
visits. Other activities are available at your expense: museums, theater, concerts, swimming, sports... More information on
the site http://www.toulouse-tourisme.com/acces-plan-de-toulouse
TERMINAL: Toulouse
DATES NOT CONFIRED YET
JR14/218
LE CHATELARD FRENCH SPEAKING
Aix-les-bains
ENVI ,MANU 18/30.
9 VOLS
WORK: You will help cleaning and clearing out the different areas of the town (footpaths, stairs, streets... ) and may do
some painting work too. You will also assist in the establishment and running of a summer festival in the town: help in the
kitchen to prepare the meal, installation of furniture, lighting equipment and sound, storage and cleaning after the party .. .
Your creative talents will be involved: you will indeed be asked to decorate the space and imagine stands / animation to
present your country and culture to the villagers and tourists attending the event. You are invited to bring some specialities,
and typical recepies and things from your country (music, costumes, objects, flag...) in order to make this fest an
international celebration! You will work 4 to 5 hours per day and will have 2 days off per week. Possible work on Saturday
and / or Sunday for the carrying out of the party.
ACCOMODATION: You will stay in a communal building in the heart of the village, in very simple conditions. Kitchen, toilet
and shower on site. Mattresses will be installed on the ground for the night. Please don’t forget to bring your own bed
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sheets and sleeping bag! Meals will be prepared together and you are expected to contribute to everyday tasks (cooking,
washing up, cleaning …). Be aware : we can not take responsibility if you arrive before the beginning of camp. To be noted:
we cannot take care of you if you arrive before the work camp starting date, neither beyond the end date
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH / and : French
LOCATION: Le Châtelard is located in the regional natural park of Les Bauges, 35 km from Chambéry, 30 km from Annecy
and Aix les Bains. This site is ideal of nature leisure activities. Possible leisure activities: sport, trekking, meetings and
exchanges with the local population. You will also participate actively in the organisation of the village festivities. More
information: http://www.parcdesbauges.com/
TERMINAL: Aix-les-Bains
DATES NOT CONFIRED YET
JR14/219
LUZINAY
Vienne
RENO , 18/30. 9 VOLS
WORK: Like the international volunteers of summer 2012, you will work on the chapelle d’Illins, registered in 2008 to the
inventory of Historical Buildings. The chapel is located outside the village (15/20 minutes walk)! So, 5 days a week, 4 to 5
hours a day, in the morning, please bring work clothes and strong and closed shoes ! No flip flop at work !
the nature of project works will be specified later
ACCOMODATION: You will be hosted in a municipal building called "salles des arcades": kitchen, wc, showers
available. Jeunesse et Reconstruction provides you with ground mattresses ; please don’t forget to bring your bedsheet and
your sleeping bag ! You will prepare your meals by teams of 2. Every volunteer has to participate to the chores (cooking,
cleaning...). We cannot take care of you if you arrive before the starting date of the camp ; therefore you can be lodged at
your own expenses in Vienne or Lyon.
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH / and : French
LOCATION: Luzinay, 2300 inhabitants, is located in the Isère department, 10 km away from Vienne and 30 km from Lyon. It
is a rural village but you can therefore find a church, a post office and some little shops. Possible leisure activities in the
region: walks, meetings with the inhabitants, shared evening with the villagers, swimming pool, visit of Luzinay and
surrounding villages, visit of Vienne, St Romain en Gal (archeological site), Lyon. The local volunteers will try to find bikes
for you so that you can visit the region by yourself.
TERMINAL: Vienne
DATES NOT CONFIRED YET
JR14/221
PONTAIX
Valence
RENO , 18/30. 14 VOLS
WORK: You will participate to the restoration of the footpath that connects the village center to the ancient castle: clearing
bushes, evacuating branches and stones, possibly also: creating and putting in some protection gates and rebuilding a
stone wall. You will be supervised by the some local volunteers, but they won’t be the whole time on the working place with
you: your team will therefore need to show a great motivation and independence at work! You will work 4 to 5 hours every
morning, 2 days off per week.
ACCOMODATION: Accommodation site needs to be specified. You will sleep under tents.
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH / and : French
LOCATION: The village of Pontaix is located in the South East of France, in the Southern Alps, just at feet of the Vercors
mountains and by the river Drôme. Pontaix and its valley are dominated by the Glandasse mountain (high 2041 m). During
this camp, you will have the opportunity to visit Die, and maybe Valence, and why not the famous vineyards of Clairette de
Die (bubble wine, really appreciated in the region). You will also have the opportunity to swim in the river “Drôme” and to
hike in the beautiful landscapes of Diois area. Possible activities: Swimming in the river, canoeing, visit of the hill-top
villages, visites of caves, meeting with inhabitants, hiking…
More info about the area : http://www.valleedeladrome-tourisme.com/ http://www.diois-tourisme.com/
TERMINAL: Valence
DATES NOT CONFIRED YET
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JR14/208
AVT ERMITAGE JEAN REBOUL 1
Clelles-mens
09/06-27/06/14
DISA ,
20/30.
4 VOLS
JR14/209
AVT ERMITAGE JEAN REBOUL 2
Clelles-mens
31/08-19/09/14
DISA ,
20/30.
4 VOLS
JR14/220
AVT ERMITAGE JEAN REBOUL 3
Clelles-mens
19/12-05/01/15
DISA ,
20/30.
4 VOLS
WORK: You will have to help a handicapped vacationer in his daily life: showers, meals... but moreover you will be with
him/her during the mainly different activities organized by the centre. The first 2 days of the camp will be dedicated to a
special training in order to allow you to learn the good behaviors and technics to help the people (how to drive a wheel
chair, how to do wash someone…). Former volunteers will tutor you during this training. Working at the Ermitage is a really
intense experience: days of work are going from 7:30AM to after dinner, around 11 PM. Sharing the vacationer’s daily life
requires a constant investment and a lot of energy, however, supervisers and other volunteers will support you all the time.
Once a week you will have to take on the night watch; the day after will be your day off (only one day off each week!), for
resting or staying with the group to visit some local attraction. The international group may be very small, but don’t worry,
different French volunteers speak English, and you will be welcome in a very familial atmosphere.
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ACCOMODATION: You will be hosted within the centre, with other volunteers. Dormitory or rooms of 2/3 people. Showers
and WC available. Meals shared with the handicapped vacationers. Every food diet is possible (glutenfree, vegetarian…etc)
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH / and : French
LOCATION: The Ermitage is located in the wonderful region of Trièves, surrounded by the Alps mountains, at 68 km from
Grenoble and 67 km from Gap. You will attend the handicapped vacationers in many different activities: adapted sport,
manual activities, mountain leisure activities, swimming in a lake, visits of Grenoble or Gap...according to the timetable of
the camp. You will have many occasions to discover the region in the working days. Moreover the centre focuses on a
regional approach of tourism and food! You can discover French cuisine in the mountains !
TERMINAL: Clelles-Mens
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Remember that you come to allow a person to have great holidays, and that you should show
a great involvement in the project. Please include a motivation letter in the inscription form ! 1/ Bring your insurance
certificate 2/ Being motivated, open minded and patient. Remember that you will have to deal with vacationer’s privacy
(shower, clothing, stripping…) and show therefore care and respect. 3/ Jeunesse et Reconstruction does not provide you
with a vehicle during the camp. 4/ Most of vacationers and volunteers there are French speakers: basics of French would
be welcomed to facilitate contact, but are not an obligation to participate to this camp. Be aware however that many
conversations and exchanges will happen in French! You will have to be creative and patient in order to get along with
people! 5/ Bring things from your country that you can share with the volunteers and vacationers REMARKS: tout régime
alimentaire possible - any food diet is possible (vegetarian, gluten free...etc)
JR14/305
ARIFAT Albi
15/06-28/06/14 MANU ,RENO , 18/30. 4 VOLS
WORK: Supervised by volunteers of the association “ASPSA”, you will work in a room located in the outbuildings. The work
will consist of double walls, remake the ceiling, install the laminate flooring and paint the walls.
ACCOMODATION: You will stay in bungalows camping in a neighboring Arifat. Sanitation (toilets and showers) are
available on site. Take your BED SHIT and SLEEPING BAG. The volunteers cook theirs meals, by teams of two. We can
not take care of you if you arrive before the beginning of the camp.
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH / and : French
LOCATION: Located in the Tarn department, the village Arifat belongs to Canton Montredon-Labessonnié. Dominant site
waterfalls, castle Arifat presents a typical architecture of medieval castle sites. The site offers many opportunities for hiking,
visits to local heritage ... Housed in the camp of Saint-Pierre de Trivisy, many activities will be available: swimming, tennis,
tree climbing, ...
TERMINAL: Albi
JR14/211
HUEZ (L'ALPE D'HUEZ) Grenoble
15/06-28/06/14 RENO , 18/30. 7 VOLSWORK: Managed
by municipal employees and local volunteers, you continue repairing the stonewall of the cemetery started last year by
international volunteers (more information here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=htujuQwXEcw&hd=1) Masonry work, 4 to 5
hours a day (in the morning), 5 days a week. Relatively physical work!
ACCOMODATION: You will be hosted in appartments : bedrooms, showers, WC and kitchen available. You will prepare
your meals by teams of 2 volunteers. Please bring your own bed sheet and sleeping bag. We cannot take care of you if you
arrive before the starting date of the camp, hosting is therefore possible at your own expenses : Camping Claj – gîte
d’étape d’Huez (Avenue du Moulin, 38750 Huez, 0033.4.76.80.62.55).
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH / and : French
LOCATION: The village of Huez, almost 1500 inhabitants, is a popular mountain station, sitting on the magnificient Oisans
mountains, at an altitude of 1000m. Tourists come there in winter for skiing and in summer for multiple open-air leisure
activities. Possible activities during the workcamp : walking, biking, swimming, meeting local people etc. More info :
http://www.alpedhuez.com/
TERMINAL: Grenoble
JR14/216
SAINT-ALBAN-LEYSSE Chambery
15/06-05/07/14
RENO ,ENVI ,
18/30.
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WORK: With the local organization "the paths of St Alban" and with the technical service of the community,
You’ll realize various maintenance of the communal paths and various public facilities (small heritage, street furniture)
. The volunteers of "the paths of St Alban" are mainly retired people who love their village! Work 5 hours a day,
in the morning, 5 days a week.
ACCOMODATION: You will be hosted in a local building in the village center: kitchen, WC and showers available +
mattresses on the floor for sleeping. Jeunesse et Reconstruction provides you with mattresses but please, bring your own
sleeping bag and bed sheet. We cannot take care of you if you arrive before the beginning of the camp. Housing is possible
at your own expenses: Youth Hostel of Aix les Bains (http://www.auberge-aix-les-bains.com/fr) or many hostels in
Chambéry.
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH / and : French
LOCATION: The small town of St Alban Leysse has around 6000 inhabitants and is 3km away from the city of Chambéry,
capital of Savoy, which counts more than 50 000 inhabitants. Settled at the limit of the mountains and natural park of Les
Bauges, the region offers many outdoor activities such as mountains trekking. Possible leisures during the camp: trekking
with inhabitants, meeting and exchanges, visit of Chambéry, of Aix les Bains, trekking in the park of Les Bauges, to the
cross of Nivolet, lake… More info on : http://www.chambery-tourisme.com/
TERMINAL: CHAMBERY
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JR14/215
ETOILE-SUR-RHÔNE
Valence 29/06-19/07/14 RENO , 18/30. 12 VOLS
WORK: Leaded by a professional you will do traditional masonry work in the village. Working place will be specified later.
Work 4 to 5 hours, each morning, from Monday to Friday, in cooperation with a group of teenagers from the local
organization, House of Youth and Culture (=MJC)
ACCOMODATION: In a former chapel (“les Pénitents Blancs”), regional office of Jeunesse et Reconstruction. Dormitory,
kitchen, showers and WC in the chapel. We provide you with mattresses and bed sheet; please do not forget your sleeping
bag!. Meals will be prepared together and you are expected to contribute to everyday tasks (cooking, washing up, cleaning
…). We cannot take care of you if you arrive before the starting date of the workcamp.
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH / and : French
LOCATION: Located 10 km south of Valence, in the Drôme department, Etoile (5000 inhabitants) is a town which
overhangs the Rhône valley. Its village, at the heart of an enclosure of the 15th century, reveals an architectural heritage of
quality: church, apparent-stone houses, chapel and castle. As for its countryside, it is characterized by much diversified
landscapes (edge of river – Rhône and Véore -, agricultural and fruit-bearing zones, hills and woods). The teenagers of the
MJC will be happy to share some leisure activities with you (sports, visits…) and some other local organization as well.
Lake festival at Etoile and national day on 14th of July; meeting with other workcamps. Other possible free time activities
(you can organize them, at your charges, with the coordinator): discover of Crest (visit of the Tower, old town) and of
various sites of the Drôme valley such as Die (old town and cooperative cellar), Saillans (magnanerie), Aouste (oil mill)...;
possible visit of the towns of Valence, Montélimar (museum of the miniature and manufacture of nougat), Romans (the
shoe museum); excursion to discover the Vercors mountains. More info : http://www.drometourisme.com http://www.valleedrome.com http://www.cg26.fr
TERMINAL: Valence
JR14/05 EMMAUS 1 - FRENCH SPEAK
Paris 30/06-18/07/14 SOCI , 20/30. 8 VOLS
JR14/06 EMMAUS 2 - FRENCH SPEAK
Paris 04/08-22/08/14 SOCI , 20/30. 8 VOLS
WORK: The work will consist into helping the community in the everyday tasks such as: sorting out 2nd hand cloths, sorting
out 2nd hand furniture or materials or books… helping into collecting the 2nd hand things in the people house (only strong
volunteers can do that), selling the books/cloths/furniture to the public, tidying up the different little “shops” in the
community… finally any mission useful for the well being of the community. Most of the companions have had hard times
and harsh experiences. They are often tough people in appearance, who won’t talk much at first. Volunteers should be
mature, and aware of the difficulty of establishing communication with the companions and of gaining their confidence It is
important to keep in mind that it is a social project, so that volunteers have to adapt their timetable to the one of the
companions. Volunteers will have to be really motivated because it is a difficult work : they will work from Tuesday to
Saturday from 7:30 am till 5:00 pm. Sunday and Mondays are free. Please note that although the project is close to Paris,
you will have a limited time to visit the city, due to long working hours which cannot be bargained. If you do not agree with
these conditions please do not apply.
ACCOMODATION: To facilitate communication and integration, volunteers will take all their meals with the companions at
the restaurant of the community. Volunteers will be hosted in basic conditions : they will sleep in a prefabricated building
and share the shower and the toilets of the companions. The consumption of drugs and alcohol is strictly forbidden
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH / and : French
LOCATION: Town of Neuilly-Plaisance, departement de Seine-St-Denis (Ile de France). Possible activities : walk along the
Seine, visit of Paris (at your exepense), of Vincennes, activities ti be organised with the companions.
TERMINAL: PARIS
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Coming to Emmaüs means a commitment to respect both the companions and the rules of
the community. You will show TOLERANCE and OPENMINDNESS. - Alcohol is forbidden !
MINIMUM AGE 20 - MOTIVATION LETTER in french to be sure that the volunteers understand the project and explain why
you want to participate
JR14/213
MENS Clelles-mens
06/07-19/07/14 ENVI , 18/30. 10 VOLS
WORK: Clearing and cleaning of natural areas, such as river, footpath: weeding, pruning…
Work 4 hours a day, 5 days a week. THE WORK MAY BE PHYSICAL AND TEDIOUS !
ACCOMODATION: Sleeping in tents on the camping of Mens. Kitchen, showers and wc available. We will provide you with
mattresses, please bring your own sleeping bag! Meals will be prepared together and you are expected to contribute to
everyday tasks (cooking, washing up, cleaning …).We cannot take care of you if you arrive before the camp starts.
NIGHTS are sometimes cold, so do not forget to bring with you warm clothes!!
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH / and : French
LOCATION: Workcamp in the heart of the mountains! Mens is located in the Trièves region, a 700m high plateau, where
you will have several opportunities for hiking in beautiful landscapes. The village counts 1500 inhabitants and hosts every
summer many tourists who love outdoor sports and enjoy the café’s terraces. Possible leisure activities: hiking, meetings
with locals, swimming, bike… More : http://www.trieves-tourisme.fr/
TERMINAL: Clelles-mens
JR14/302
MILLE PATTES 1
Foix
06/07-25/07/14 RENO ,ENVI ,
18/30. 8 VOLS
JR14/303
MILLE PATTES 2
Foix
18/08-06/09/14 RENO ,ENVI ,
18/30. 8 VOLS
WORK: Supervised by a volunteer of the association “Mille Pattes”, young volunteers participate in various maintenance
and development on the site of Château Saint-Barthelemy located in Durban-sur-Arize. This includes the restoration of
walls (masonry works) and cleaning vegetation.
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ACCOMODATION: You will stay in tents in the grounds of the castle. Important: housing conditions are very simple and
rudimentary (dry toilets and solar showers), notice to the lovers of peace and nature. Access to the castle is only by foot (15
minute steep path from the village, watch out for your travel bags - prefer a backpack). We cannot accommodate you if you
arrive before the starting date of the workcamp.
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH / and : French
LOCATION: Located halfway between Foix and St Girons, the village of Durban-sur-Arize, crossed by Arize is a charming
village in the Ariège part of the Regional Natural Park of the Pyrenees. With the castle overlooking, the village has a
remarkable built heritage with most of the stone buildings. This castle belonging to the association "Mile Pattes"
is an ancient and medieval fortress dated 11th century. Located in the heart of Séronnais, the site offers many hiking.
TERMINAL: Foix
JR14/204
CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-RHÔNE
Montelimar
06/07-26/07/14 RENO , 18/30. 13 VOLSWORK:
Under the supervision of a professional, you will be responsible for the rehabilitation of a cobblestone street in the city
centre (masonry work). You will be working 5 hours a day, from Monday to Friday. PHYSICAL WORK !
ACCOMODATION: Municipality building. Mattress provided by Jeunesse et Reconstruction. please think about bringing a
blanket and sleeping bag with you
We cannot take responsibility for you if you arrive before the work camp starting date. Accomodation might be at your
expense if you arrive earlier (you should contact the hotels to check the availability). In Montélimar : Hôtel restaurant des
Blaches* : 00 33 4 75 01 84 02 - Hôtel restaurant La Pignata* : 00 33 4 75 01 87. – Chateauneuf du Rhône : Camping la
Graveline : Tél. : 00 33 4 75 90 80 96
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH / and : French
LOCATION: Châteauneuf-du-Rhône is a medieval city of 2200 inhabitants, located in Drome Provençale, at 7 km from the
South of Montélimar. At the heart of a lavender-colored greenery, Châteauneuf-du-Rhône enjoys its ideal location at the
doorway of Provence and close to Southern East French big cities.
Possible visits: Montélimar and its city centre, its nougat factories, Valence, Pierrelatte, La garde Adhémar, DOnzère,
Avignon (the bridge, the popes’palace), Grignan. Numerous possible hikings in the region, canoe, swimming, tennis,
biking….
For more information:
http://www.drometourisme.com
http://www.la-drome-provencale.com
TERMINAL: MONTELIMAR
JR14/205
EMMAÜS ETOILE 1
Valence 06/07-26/07/14 SOCI ,MANU , 20/30. 8 VOLS
JR14/206
EMMAÜS ETOILE 2
Valence 20/07-09/08/14 SOCI ,MANU , 20/30. 8 VOLS
JR14/207
EMMAÜS ETOILE 3
Valence 03/08-23/08/14 SOCI ,MANU , 20/30. 8 VOLS
WORK: The group of volunteers will work from Tuesday to Friday, 7 to 8 hours a day, as the companions. Days off on
Sunday and Monday. Volunteers have to be motivated and they have to respect the timetable at all times (this is very
important for the companions to have fixed schedules). The work will consist into helping the community in the everyday
tasks such as: sorting out 2nd hand cloths, sorting out 2nd hand furniture or materials or books… helping into collecting the
2nd hand things in the people house (only strong volunteers can do that), selling the books/cloths/furniture to the public,
tidying up the different little “shops” in the community… finally any mission useful for the well being of the community.
ACCOMODATION: You will be hosted at the community in a building. WC and Showers available. Every volunteer has to
participate into the chores such as cleaning, sweeping… Emmaüs provides you with mattresses but you have to bring your
bed sheet and sleeping bag.
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH / and : French
LOCATION: Etoile sur Rhone. Visit of the village, inter-camps meetings (if possible), visit of valence… The community will
organize leisure activities for the volunteers such as concerts of visits outside the community.
The volunteers of « Emmaüs Etoile 2 » will join you during the last week of your camp.
TERMINAL: VALENCE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Coming to Emmaüs means a commitment to respect both the companions and the rules of
the community. You will show TOLERANCE and OPENMINDNESS. - Alcohol is forbidden !
MINIMUM AGE 20 - MOTIVATION LETTER in french to be sure that the volunteers understand the project and explain why
you want to participate.
JR14/01 JUZIERS
Paris 06/07-26/07/14 RENO ,ENVI ,MANU ,
18/30. 11 VOLS
WORK: Under the supervision of local technical agents, you work on the rehabilitation (cutting logs - clearing - digging in) of
hiking paths. You will also participate in the opening of a footpath. You will work 5 days a week in the morning, 5 hours a
day.
ACCOMODATION: You will stay in the municipal House for Everyone. We will provide you mattresses and so you will have
to bring your sleeping bag and eventually a pillow. You will cook in a kitchen area of the House; there are refrigerator and
cook; dishes and kitchenware will be provided. For the lunch, you will eat at the canteen with the young people of the youth
center. We cannot take care of you if you arrive before the starting date of the project. Accommodation is nevertheless
possible, at your own expenses, if you arrive before the beginning: Camping Canada at Epône (8 km) +33 1 30 42 61 76
+33 1 30 42 61 76 Hotel St Vincent at Gargenville (2,5km) +33 1 30 93 60 03 +33 1 30 93 60 03
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH / and : French
LOCATION: Located on the right side of the Seine at 38 km from Paris, Juziers is a city-door of the natural regional park of
the Vexin. This park spreads over 66 000 hectares and gather 99 municipalities with the goal to preserve the natural
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environment, to rehabilitate the built heritage and to develop the agriculture in the respect of the environment. Possible free
time activities (you can organize them with the camp leader, some activities could be at your charge): visits, excursions,
barbecues, international evening, hikes in the forest...
TERMINAL: Paris
JR14/100
CHALVIGNAC Mauriac 06/07-26/07/14 RENO ,MANU , 18/30. 12 VOLSWORK: Restoration of
the old bread oven in the center of the town and one other 1,5 kilometer from the center. Work -> Exterior cleaning: roof
(remove invasive vegetation), repair joints inside the building and delivery of stone by stone delivery locations in places
inside the oven (door).
ACCOMODATION: You will be accommodated in the school of the village in the center. Jeunesse et Reconstruction will
make you available mattresses. Bring your sleeping bag and WARM clothes. Toilets in the school. One shower in the
municipal building. You will create solar shower. You will cook in a room of the school; there are refrigerator and cook;
dishes and kitchenware will be provided. There is one shop in the village; you could also visit the local producers to shop
(meat, cheese, vegetables…). Jeunesse et Reconstruction will not be responsible for you if you arrive before the beginning
of the project; no possible accommodation if you arrive before the beginning of the project.
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH / and : French
LOCATION: Chalvignac is a charming village of 500 inhabitants in the south-west of the Auvergne region, near the
Dordogne’s Gorges. Its natural surroundings are exceptional, with beautiful landscapes. The village has a lot of built
heritage buidings, as witnesses of the historical past of Chalvignac. The volunteers of the Miremont et Petit Patrimoine
Association will make you discover all of these resources. Taking part to the Chalvignac workcamp represents a way to be
integrated in the local life for 3 weeks and to discover the local culture: Miremont Castle celebration (the 12th, 13th and 14th
of July), the Crouzit-bas hamlet fest. You will be proposed some visits, excursions and some sports with the local youth
during your stay.
TERMINAL: MAURIAC
JR14/212
ROCLES, VOLUNTEERS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
Valence 06/07-26/07/14 ENVI , 18/30.
11 VOLS
WORK: You will participate to the restoration of a footpath that should connect Rocles village to the neighbor community of
Joannas. You will be supervised by elders for clearing, carrying away the cut branches, possibly also for installing signage
and benches along the path! You will work 4 to 5 hours every morning. Besides these working hours you may be asked to
help the local volunteers and elected members to organize a celebration evening for the village. In the last week of your
stay, you will be in charge of realizing a photo exhibition that reflects the workcamp, its memorable moments, the results of
the work; these photos will be exhibited to the inhabitants and will be showed afterwards by Jeunesse et Reconstruction on
diverse events to promote volunteer projects.
ACCOMODATION: You will be hosted next to a communal building in rather basic conditions. You will sleep under tents
installed on a field (tents and mattresses provided by Jeunesse et Reconstruction; don’t forget to bring your own sleeping
bag!). Kitchen and WC available in the communal building. For showers: solar installation outside + you will have access to
one shower stall in the building. NO WIFI in the village! Meals will be prepared together and shared with the whole group,
and you are expected to contribute to everyday tasks (cooking, washing up, cleaning …). To be noted: we cannot take care
of you if you arrive before the work camp starting date, neither beyond the end date..
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH / and : French
LOCATION: Rocles is a small village in the Ardèche mountain, quite isolated but very welcoming! Located 30 km away from
the next town, Aubenas, Rocles has only two shops: a bakery and a restaurant. The inhabitants, especially the youngsters,
will be ready to show you around. Possible leisure activities: hiking, horse riding, diner at locals, meeting with volunteers
from other workcamps… You may participate in organizing a big celebration evening for the village, with the local
volunteers and elected members. In the last week of your stay, you will be in charge of realizing a photo exhibition that
reflects the workcamp, its memorable moments, the results of the work; these photos will be exhibited to the inhabitants
and will be showed afterwards by Jeunesse et Reconstruction on diverse events to promote volunteer projects
TERMINAL: Valence
JR14/105
CHAZERON CASTLE
Riom chatel-guyon
07/07-26/07/14 RENO ,CONS , 18/30. 12
VOLS
WORK: A fence wall of stone as to be completely rebuilt. You will work with a professional and you will learn technical
knowledge related to the reconstruction of such a building. The amount of work is important : it’s necessary to be motivated
and be interested in the built heritage.
ACCOMODATION: Accommodation inside the castle. REMARK : YOU ABSOLUTELY MUST RESPECT THE PLACE AND
DO NOT INTERFERE THE SIGHTSEEING TOURS DURING THE DAY. Mattresses provided. Bring your sleeping bag,
extra blankets and warm clothes for the night. Sanitaries avalaible. Equipped kitchen where you will prepare you meals.
Diner room inside the castle.
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH / and : French
LOCATION: Chazeron Castle is located in the town of Loubeyrat 30 minutes from Clermont-Ferrand. The castle offers a
unique overlook on the Auvergne volcanic area. Many activities may be carried out during the stay : walking and
excursions, participation in the festival taking place in the castle, visit different tourist places.
TERMINAL: RIOM CHATEL-GUYON
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JR14/300
BRAMEVAQUE Montrejeau-gourdan-polignan
07/07-26/07/14 RENO ,ENVI ,
18/30. 13
VOLS
WORK: Supervised by an experienced mason, you will continue the conservation of the remains of the castle of the Earls of
Comminges: clearing of the overgrowth, masonry, building of small stone walls. The site hosts several hundreds of visitors
in the summer months.
ACCOMODATION: You will stay in tents in the grounds of the castle. Important: housing conditions are very simple and
rudimentary (dry toilets and solar showers), notice to the lovers of peace and nature. Access to the castle is only by foot (10
minute steep path from the village, watch out for your travel bags - prefer a backpack). We cannot accommodate you if you
arrive before the starting date of the workcamp.
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH / and : French
LOCATION: Bramevaque is a small rural village of 30 inhabitants, at the foot of the Pyrenees mountains which mark the
border with Spain. The site offers beautiful landscapes and view points. The Barousse valley is one of the most
remarquable valleys of the Pyrenees; it is also on the itinerary of the “Tour de France” cycling race. Possible free time
activities : hiking, swimming in the river, visit of prehistorical caves, the famous abbey of St Bertrand de Comminges, the
watersports resort of Antignac, the Barousse museum. Please browse: www.visit-midi-pyrenees.com.
TERMINAL: Montrejeau-Gourdan-Polignan
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 1/ Access to the castle is only by foot (10 minute) steep path from the village, watch out for
your travel bags - prefer a backpack !;Isolated site for NATURE LOVERS ! NB : chantier ouvert à partir de 17 ans pour les
participants Français
JR14/104
CHAMBON SUR LAC
Clermont-ferrand
07/07-26/07/14 ENVI ,MANU , 18/30. 12
VOLS
WORK: There will be a diversity of environmental work impacting three location. The first week you will enhancing the
Couze Chambon river and maintenance of their embankments : clean and remove invasive vegetation. The second week is
to rebuild a path around the town. For the last week, you will remove vegetation from a very old castle (1000 years old !).
Work could be hard but in a beautiful place.
ACCOMODATION: Accommodation under tents in the campground. Mattresses provided. Bring your sleeping bag, extra
blankets and warm clothes for the night (Chambon sur Lac is 900 metres high, nights could be cold). Sanitaries avalaible.
Equipped kitchen where you will prepare you meals. Diner room under a big tent. Somes shops in the village. Jeunesse et
Reconstruction will not be responsible for you if you arrive before the beginning of the project; Possible lodging in Chambon
sur lac at your expenses : http://www.auvergne-sancy.com/resort/chambon-sur-lac
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH / and : French
LOCATION: The village of 351 inhabitants is a part of the Natural Regional Park of the Volcanoes of Auvergne. It is located
in the Massif du Sancy born 5 millions years ago. The village benefits of a preserved environment and great landscapes
made up of volcanoes and lakes. Chambon sur lac is 40 km away from Clermont-Ferrand. You will be proposed some
activities during your stay thanks to the local association : visits, excursions, hiking… Other activities, at your expenses, are
possible: canoe, museums… More information on the website: http://www.auvergne-sancy.com/resort/chambon-sur-lac
TERMINAL: CLERMONT-FERRAND
JR14/106
BIAU JARDIN Gerzat 08/07-26/07/14 ENVI ,SOCI ,AGRI ,
18/30. 10 VOLS
WORK: For 3 weeks you will take part in various activities of the organization : essentially gardening, plant maintenance,
weeding, fruits and vegetables picking. An interest in gardening and growing plants would be great. You will work with
people in social inclusion. You will work 5 days a week, 4-5 hours a day (morning).
ACCOMODATION: You will be accommodated in tents nearby the garden. Mattresses and tents are provided but bring
your own sleeping bags. Showers and toilets nearby. Meals will be served with organic garden produce and you will be able
to cook it.
LANGUAGE: French
LOCATION: BIAUJARDIN is located in the town of Gerzat (10,000 inhabitants). The garden is located in a protected rural
areas because these lands represent a specific agronomic interest (volcanic history) threatened by urban expansion of
Clermont-Ferrand (10 KM). Possible activities: visits in Clermont-Ferrand, Puy de Dôme, and hiking nearby.
TERMINAL: GERZAT
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 1/FRENCH SPEAKING – You need to have some basic French for having a better
experience during your stay JR14/110
MONTMORIN
Clermont-ferrand
09/07-19/07/14 RENO ,MANU , 18/30. 8 VOLS
WORK: Complete restoration of the oven in the hamlet of Coissard. You will learn the methods of construction and how to
use antique materials. The goal is to re-open the oven.
ACCOMODATION: You will be accommodated in the school of the village. Jeunesse et Reconstruction will make you
available mattresses. You will go by car to work. Montmorin is 600 metres of altitude, bring warm clothes. You will cook in
the kitchen of the school; there are refrigerator and cook; dishes and kitchenware will be provided. There are no shops in
the village. The closest shops are in Billom (4 km). Jeunesse et Reconstruction will not be responsible for you if you arrive
before the beginning of the project. There is no accommodation in Montmorin. Possible lodging in Billom, at your expenses
(please check by calling): a campsite “Le Colombier” (tel.: + 33 (0)4 73 68 91 50 + 33 (0)4 73 68 91 50 ); more information
on www.stdb-auvergne.com, link “Tourisme/hébergements”. Thera re also possibilities in Clermont-ferrand: youth hostel “Le
Cheval blanc” (tel.: +33 (0)4 73 92 26 39 +33 (0)4 73 92 26 39 ), Office of Tourism (tel: + 33 (0)4 73 98 65 00 + 33 (0)4 73
98 65 00 ). More information on www.ot-clermont-ferrand.fr, link “Séjourner”.
LANGUAGE: French
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LOCATION: Montmorin is a small rural village of 518 inhabitants, formed by 40 hamlets. The village is located, for one part,
in the region of Buttes and the other part is in the Regional Natural Park of Livradois-Forez. Montmorin has a great build
heritage, for exemple the Montmorin castle, built in the 12th century, partially destroyed now. It is classified “Monuments
Historiques”. This village will delight those who love nature and old stones. You will be proposed some activities during your
stay: visits, excursion, and hiking... More information on the website: www.stdb-auvergne.com.
TERMINAL: CLERMONT-FERRAND
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 1/ You will be with local population that don’t speak English so you have to speak French. –
JR14/202
BASE NATURE VERCORS 1 TEENAGER WORKCAMP
Age: 14/17.
15 VOLS
SPECIAL FEE 350.00 EUR
JR14/203
BASE NATURE VERCORS 2 TEENAGER WORKCAMP
Age: 14/17.
15 VOLS
SPECIAL FEE 350.00 EUR
Die
10/07-24/07/14ENVI
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28/07-11/08/14ENVI
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WORK: You will help building eco-huts on the site of Base Nature Vercors. Guided by “Base Nature Vercors Team” you will
be able to perform various tasks: construction of a floor, framing, fabrication and installation of a coated straw .... You may
also be asked to participate in other maintenance activities on the site: gardening, constructing (and experimenting…) dry
toilets, writing blog of the association, crafts and various constructions (eg solar oven), preparation of an open day for
visitors, etc..
You may also be involved, with the support of your teamleaders, in creating a theatrical performance to promote the local
environment and heritage
ACCOMODATION: You will be accommodated in tents on the site of ‘La Grange aux Loups’ managed by the association.
The mattresses will be provided, but please bring your own sleeping bag! With the help of your leaders, you will actively
participate in the organization of daily life: cooking, dishes, storage, cleaning, garden maintenance ... The association Base
Vercors Nature carries a special attention to the management of resources , energy and waste on the site, but also to the
source of materials and food. Whenever possible, meals are prepared with local and organic products. You will surely eat
less meat than you are used to, but this is for our planet’s good!
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH / and : French
LOCATION: Base Nature Vercors is located a few miles from Vassieux en Vercors, a mountain village of more than 1000m.
Warning: nights are cold!! With leaders of the association you can organize numerous activities for leisure and discovery:
group games in Nature, introduction to Aikido, hiking, visiting local food producers, creating a radio show. .. The Vercors
plateau is known for having sheltered a large scrub resistance during the second world war, you can also explore this piece
of local history on the occasion of 70th anniversary of the resistance
TERMINAL: DIE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: EXTRA FEE: 350€ for the whole stay.
JR14/112
PICHERANDE Issoire 13/07-02/08/14 ENVI ,CONS ,MANU ,
18/30. 14 VOLS
WORK: Enhancing of the waterfall “Cascade de la Barthe”. You will build a path to rich this beautiful waterfall with a
wooden bridge. You will work 5 hours a day and 5 days a week from Monday to Friday. 2/You will participate to the Gentian
fest : decorating the village and setting the installations and taking part to the 2 parades by day in the traditional clothes of
your country/region (Please, bring them!).
ACCOMODATION: Accommodation under tents on the campsite of Picherande, which is nowadays closed (3 minutes by
foot away from the center). Sanitaries in the campsite. Mattresses and tents provided. Bring warm sleeping bag, extra
blankets and warm clothes (nights are cold; 1000 metres high). Equipped kitchen under a big tent, where you will cook your
meals. Some shops in the village. Jeunesse et Reconstruction will not be responsible for you if you arrive before the
beginning of the project; Possible lodging in Picherande, at your expenses (Central Hôtel - tel.: + 33 (0)4 73 22 30 79/ Les
Balcons du Sancy - tel.: + 33 (0)4 73 22 31 04).
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH / and : French
LOCATION: Picherande is a village of 385 inhabitants, located in the Massif du Sancy, born 5 millions years ago. The
village is a part of the Natural Regional Park of the Volcanoes of Auvergne. The village benefits of a preserved environment
and great landscapes. 60 km away of Clermont-Ferrand. During you stay, you will enjoy the activities organised in the
village: the Fest of Gentiane (the 15th and 16th/08) with parades, friendly meals, fishing contest, the Saint Fest (the 17the,
18the and 19th/08). You will be proposed some other activities: hikings with the inhabitants, visit of a traditional cheese
factory…
TERMINAL: ISSOIRE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 1/ Bring: sleeping bag AND extra blankets, warm clothes and rain-coat,
JR14/113
SAINT NECTAIRE
Issoire 13/07-02/08/14 RENO ,CONS ,MANU , 18/30. 12 VOLS
WORK: Restoring a gîte located nearby the Romanesque church of Saint Nectaire. Interest in restoration of building would
be great !
ACCOMODATION: Accommodation in the school. Mattresses provided. Bring your sleeping bag, extra blankets and warm
clothes for the cold night.
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH / and : French
LOCATION: Village of 725 inhabitants, Saint Nectaire is considered one of the most beautiful Auvergne. It is also part of the
Regional Natural Park of the Volcanoes of Auvergne. Saint Nectaire is located in the Massif du Sancy, born 5 million years
ago. The village enjoys an unspoiled and beautiful landscapes made of volcanoes and lakes environment. The site is
known for his soft cheese casino and thermal baths dating from the beginning of the century. Activities will be offered during
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your stay: visits, excursions, hiking ... Other activities are possible in and around Saint Nectaire, which are your
responsibility: swimming, canoeing, museums ...
TERMINAL: ISSOIRE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 1/ Bring: sleeping bag AND extra blankets, warm clothes and rain-coat,
JR14/200
CAP GENERATIONS
Lozanne
13/07-02/08/14 RENO ,ENVI ,
18/30. 11 VOLS
WORK: You will work in cooperation with a group of local young people on several different projects sites. Supervised by
volunteers and technical employees, you will perform various maintenance, development and enhancement of the towns of
Châtillon and Le Bois d’Oingt (painting, trail maintenance, Fabrication of a cabin for ecological toilet, Improvement of the
existing accomodation to become a bat shelter). Work in the morning, 4-5 hours per day, 5 days a week.
ACCOMODATION: You will be hosted in the neighbor town Chessy-les-mines, on the former camping place. You will sleep
under tents, on ground mattresses we will provide; please think of bringing your own sleeping bag! Kitchen, showers and
wc in a small building on the former camping. You will prepare the meals by teams of two. Jeunesse et Reconstruction will
not be responsible for you if you arrive before the beginning of the project, nor if you decide to leave aftyer the last day of
the camp. Possible lodging at your own expenses in Lyon: Auberge de jeunesse (41-45, montée du Chemin Neuf - Tel :
+33 (0)4 78 15 05 50) or in Chessy (Hôtel de la Gare Tel. 04 78 43 97 19)
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH / and : French
LOCATION: The Pays d’Oingt is located 40 km north from Lyon, in the “Land of golden stones”, a lovely part of Beaujolais,
also named “little Beaujolais-Tuscany” … Possible leisure activities: visit of the village, and of surroundings villages, visites
of vineyards and caves, visit of Lyon, ceremony on national day, meetings and shared evenings with the inhabitants, cycle
tours, tennis, swimming pool…etc.
TERMINAL: Lozanne
JR14/02 LEFFRINCKOUCKE
Dunkerque
15/07-04/08/14 RENO ,ENVI ,
18/30. 16 VOLS
WORK: With a technical leader, you will work on various parts of the site of the fortress for the clearing of its outskirts, the
restoration of the external staircases, the collecting of old paved stones and branches and finally, the clearing of
undergrowth in the ditches. This work will be carried ou in small groups. NB: the workcamp will end on Monday August 4th
in the morning, volunteers will help prepare and participate in a meeting with associations of the town (Beach Fest), during
the weekend of 2nd and 3rd of August 2014, and will present international workcamps.
ACCOMODATION: Under tents, at the municipal football grounds (stade municipal). Kitchen and showers nearby. We
cannot be responsible for you if you arrive before the beginning of workcamp.
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH / and : French
LOCATION: The town of Leffrinckoucke is located at a few km from the The town of Dunkerque. The fortress is at 500
meters from the beach, and at 500 meters from the town of Dunkerque. Buses are available to reach neighbour towns. The
nearest train station is in Dunkerque, and many connections are available by TGV to LILLE (35min) or PARIS (2h00).
TERMINAL: DUNKERQUE
JR14/102
ONE COUNTRY ONE FILM
Issoire 16/07-29/07/14 FEST ,MANU , 18/30. 6 VOLS
SPECIAL FEE 50.00 EUR
WORK: As a volunteer, you will be integrated with the volunteer team of the local organization. Your work will be divided in
three parts: before, during and after the festival. You will be under supervision of the volunteers of “Un monde meilleur”.
Before: settings up the scenery of the projection room, installation of barriers around the town, create decorations. During:
setting up of the projection room every day, information/box office, refreshment area, cleaning every day the area. After:
dismantling of the installation, cleaning of the site. BE CAREFUL! You will work a lot during the whole duration of the
festival. The rhythm of the work can vary from one day to another. Be flexible and committed. The work could be physically
demanding.
ACCOMODATION: You will be accommodated separately to inhabitants’ houses in a friendly atmosphere for half of the
stay. You will share the meals with the family which hosts you. This experience will be full of sharing and conviviality. You
could bring the recipes of your country to prepare a traditional dish. The other half of the stay you will sleep in a communal
Hall so bring your own sleeping bag.
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH / and : French
LOCATION: Apchat is a small village of 210 inhabitants located in the south of the Puy-de-Dôme department, in the
Auvergne region. Apchat is located in the Natural Regional Park of Volcanoes of Auvergne in a natural environment. The
village has also a great build heritage: the Saint-Medard Church from the 15th century is listed as a Historical Monument
since 1985. You will be proposed some activities during your stay.
TERMINAL: ISSOIRE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 1/FRENCH SPEAKING – You need to have some basic French for having a better
experience during your stay SPECIAL FEE 50.00 EUR
JR14/210
GARANCE REGGAE FESTIVAL, FRENCH SPEAKING
Avignon
20/07-30/07/14ENVI
,FEST , 18/30. 4 VOLS SPECIAL FEE 50.00 EUR
WORK: You will be part of a French volunteers team from Connexions (around 20 people in total) and participate to waste
and bin managing on the campsite (putting together and installing bins, collect tours, cleaning) but also to awareness
raising initiatives on sorting to festival-goers who are camping: that’s why you have to be able to speak French ! Be aware
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that you will have to work every day, in small groups. You will not have days off during the working camp but many breaks
every day and the possibility to arrange your working schedule to attend the concerts you are interested in.
For this work camp, we are looking for involved people, ready to meet other people, and willing to have good time while
working on cleaning the place!
ACCOMODATION: You will be hosted with the whole Connexion volunteers team, at the “Manoir”. You will sleep on
mattresses under tents (both provided by the organizers); please bring your own sleeping bag! Kitchen, toilets and
bathrooms in the “Manoir”. Meals will be prepared together and you are expected to contribute to everyday tasks (cooking,
washing up, cleaning …). To be noted: we cannot take care of you if you arrive before the work camp starting date, neither
beyond the end date.
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH / and : French
LOCATION: The Garance Reggae festival occurs since more than 20 years at Bagnol sur Cèze, a little town of the Midi
area and at the doorways of Provence! The festival is essentially occurring in Arthur Rimbaud park, a wonderful place
surrounded by the Cèze river. The big stage, the sound-system stage and the numerous food, craft and disk stands will be
installed there. For 4 days, more than 40 artists will perform.
You will have a free access pass’ for the whole festival and your working days can be arranged so that you can take the
most of the festival, the concerts and entertainments. You will not have day off during the work camp but many breaks to
rest, discover the city and enjoy the crazy atmosphere of the event!
TERMINAL: Avignon
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 1/ Additional fees: 50 Euros 2/ Being able to speak French is necessary for participating in
this project (awareness actions about garbage sorting are planned: you will have to communicate in French with festivalgoers).
JR14/109
JOB AGGLO
Clermont-ferrand
20/07-09/08/14
RENO ,SOCI ,MANU ,
20/30.
9 VOLS
WORK: Rehabilitation of urban furniture in a socially disadvantaged area, in Clermont Ferrand. The work will mainly consist
in painting and cleaning common areas of public housing. You will work with local youth (often quite difficult) in the heart of
sensitive areas : motivation needed ! You will work from Monday to Thursday, from 8 to 12 and from 13 to 16.30. The
Wednesday afternoon are free as well as the Friday.
ACCOMODATION: You will be accommodated in an apartment in Clermont-Ferrand. There is a kitchen in the apartment
with a refrigerator and a cook; dishes and kitchenware will be provided. There are a lot of shops in Clermont-Ferrand. We
will not be responsible for you if you arrive before the beginning of the project : Possible lodging, at your expenses (please
check
by
calling):
www.ville-clermont-ferrand.fr;
www.ot-clermont-ferrand.fr
and
www.tourisme.fr/office-detourisme/clermont-ferrand
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH / and : French
LOCATION: Clermont-Ferrand is the prefecture of the department of Puy-de-Dome and capital of the Auvergne region.
Partly for historical reasons, the city is often called Clermont. The modern city was born of a union of two separate cities,
Clairmont and Montferrand imposed by Louis XIII and confirmed under Louis XV. While Montferrand was founded in the
early twelfth century by the Counts of Auvergne, on the model of Southwest towns, Clairmont is much older, as it existed in
ancient times. The oldest mention of the existence of Clairmont appears in the work of Strabo, in the early first century.
Clermont is located in the Massif Central, at 410 metres above sea level. To the west, the city is dominated by basaltic
plateau (900m on average) with the chain of Puys, the largest chain of volcanoes (extinguished) in Europe, including the
Puy de Dome, the most famous volcano. To the east of the metropolitan area reaches the plain of Limagne, with river Allier.
The city is both a point of contact between the plain Limagne and Mountains of Domes. A large part of the city occupies a
volcanic hill called the central plateau. It is, in fact, the edge of the crater, one hundred fifty six thousand years old. It is
approximately 1,5 km in diameter and has been filled by the alluvium of the Tiretaine, small river running through the city.
Clermont is also built on the edge of the valley of Allier. The city has developed around this central plateau on which stands
the cathedral, extending to the east in the plain, and to a lesser extent, on the hillsides to the west. www.ot-clermontferrand.fr/ requirements
TERMINAL: CLERMONT-FERRAND
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: MINIMUM AGE: 20 / FRENCH SPEAKING / MOTIVATION LETTER REQUIRED WITH
APPLICATION.
JR14/217
PONT SAINT ESPRIT
Bollène 23/07-13/08/14 RENO , 18/30. 11 VOLS
WORK: You will work for the arrangement of a small square located at the door of the ancient town. You will first have to
demolish the concrete surfacing and to carry away the rubble and the ground. Leaded by local volunteers and municipal
employees, you will then participate in the “landscape” arrangement of the location. You will work 4 to 5 hours every
morning!! A LOT OF HANDLING needs to be done, the work can be quite physical!
ACCOMODATION: You will be hosted in the Centre Pépin, a communal building in the town center, designed for hosting
groups: collective rooms, WC and showers. Jeunesse et Reconstruction will provide you with bed sheets; don’t forget to
bring your own sleeping bag! Meals will be prepared together (cooking place still needs to be specified) and shared with the
whole group, and you are expected to contribute to everyday tasks (cooking, washing up, cleaning …). To be noted: we
cannot take care of you if you arrive before the work camp starting date, neither beyond the end date..
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH / and : French
LOCATION: Pont Saint Esprit is town of 11.000 inhabitants, located at the doorway of the Provence, famous for its ancient
stone bridge across the Rhône river. The town is quite lively in summer and you will have the opportunity to enjoy the open
air screening, night markets, the “Nuits des étoiles”,
The inhabitants will be ready to welcome you and to show you their town and the surroundings. Possible leisure activities:
hiking, diner at locals, meeting with volunteers from other workcamps, discovery of Avignon (theater festival, former Pope’s
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residence), Nîmes… More info about Pont Saint Esprit and the region :
http://www.tourismegard.com/office-de-tourisme-rhone-ceze-languedoc-pont-st-esprit/pont-stesprit/tabid/8524/offreid/6330faa8-7af8-4d68-bff8-45da8c8cc2f7/offices-de-tourisme-detail.aspx
TERMINAL: Bollène
http://www.mairiepse.fr/
JR14/214
CREST JAZZ FESTIVAL Valence 27/07-13/08/14 FEST , 18/30. 13 VOLS SPECIAL FEE 50.00
EUR
WORK: Guided by the volunteers of the association Crest Jazz Vocal, you will participate in the stages, platforms and
dressing rooms installation, in the cleaning after each performance (scene, outside space, toilets…). You will have to
participate into the waste management by using the recycling bin (glass/paper/...etc). NB: some tasks are repetitive but
essential; organizers of the festival rely on your motivation to help them before, during, but also after the festival; working
hours may be very VARIABLE; time for leisure or for the group life will depend on the needs for help on the festival area.
The volunteers are expected to be dynamic, enthusiastic and of course, found of music! You will have a free access pass
for the whole festival duration and be able to attend most of the concerts.
ACCOMODATION: In a sport hall (gymnasium). Kitchen, showers and WC in a building few meters away from the
gymnasium. Jeunesse et Reconstruction provides you with small mattresses but DO NOT FORGET BED SHEETS AND
SLEEPING BAG. Meals will be prepared together and shared with the whole group, and you are expected to contribute to
everyday tasks (cooking, washing up, cleaning …). We cannot take care of you if you arrive before the starting date of the
camp. Accommodation is possible, at your own expenses (please, check availability before coming) : -in Crest: “Le Square”
hotel, 04 75 40 65 75 ; “Les Moulins”hotel, 04 75 76 74 11 ; “Les Clorinthes”camping, 04 75 25 05 28 .
www.lesclorinthes.com. / -In Valence (30km far from Crest): hotel of Lyon, 04 75 41 44 66; camping of “l’Epervière” and
lodging in dormitories, 04 75 42 32 00.
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH / and : French
LOCATION: Located in the Drôme valley, in the south of the regional park of the Vercors, the small town of Crest has 8000
inhabitants. It is a town which owns an inheritance of quality, dominated by its medieval tower (52m height). Very busy in
summer period, the town offers many sport and cultural activities as. Towns nearby: Montélimar (40km) or Valence (30km).
Possible free time activities (to be decided with the camp leader and local partners) : Visit of the Tower; visit of the towns of
Valence, or Die (old town and cooperative cellar); night markets; free concerts within the jazz festival; swimming pool;
meetings
with
other
workcamps
volunteers
;canoe...
More
info
about
the
region:
http://www.drometourisme.comhttp://www.vallee-drome.com
http://www.crest-tourisme.com/http://www.tourisme.fr/officede-tourisme/crest.htmpartenaire
TERMINAL: Valence
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: EXTRA FEES: 50€/person to pay on arrival at the camp
JR14/304
ANTICHAN DE FRONTIGNES
Montrejeau-gourdan-polignan
27/07-16/08/14 ENVI
,FEST
18/30. 11 VOLS
WORK: You will participate in various works in the village (pruning, weeding, cleaning of stones ...) and you will also
participate in the organization, conduct and closure of the local festival that animates and mobilizes every year much of the
population over this period.
ACCOMODATION: You will stay in tents near the village. Sanitation (toilets and showers) are available nearby. The
association provides tents and sleeping pads. Bring your towel and sleeping bag. We cannot pick you if you arrive before
the start of camp.
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH / and : French
LOCATION: 580 m altitude, 87 residents, Antichan of Frontignes is a small rural village at the foot of the chain of Pyrenees
near the Spanish border, surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery. Animation: the site is rather isolated but offers many
opportunities for hiking, visiting the beautiful local built heritage, sports; possibility of swimming in the lake near the village
... and the village is very lively during the festival.
TERMINAL: Montrejeau-Gourdan-Polignan
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GELLES
Laqueuille
27/07-16/08/14 MANU , 18/30. 15 VOLS
WORK: Enhancing the river and maintenance of their embankments : clean and remove invasive vegetation.
ACCOMODATION: You will be accommodated in the presbytery in the center of the village. Beds provide, bring your
sleeping bag. You will go by walk to work (about 5 minutes). Gelles is 800 metres of altitude, bring warm clothes. You will
cook in the kitchen of the presbytery. Some shops in the village. Jeunesse et Reconstruction will not be responsible for you
if you arrive before the beginning of the project. Possible lodging in Gelles, at your expenses (please check by calling): a
campsite (tel.: + 33 (0)4 73 87 80 20), B&BS (http://www.gelles63.com/Rest/Heberg.htm)
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH / and : French
LOCATION: Located at 850 m of altitude, the village of Gelles covers a surface with 4753 ha and gathers a population of
1002 inhabitants. Gelles is sheltered by the small chain of Puys (Neuffont, Vialle, Banson, and Boucaud). Gelles owns
beautiful houses made of gray-blue stones, around the Saint-Georges church. Formerly, it was a stage on the Roman way
from Clermont to Limoges. Today, close to major roads of communication, it offers beautiful nature. Gelles is 46 km away
from Clermont Ferrand. You will be proposed some activities during your stay: village festival on August, exchanges with
the Conscrits (young people of the village who organize this festival), musical evening and traditional dance of Auvergne
with a folk group “Bruyères et Jonquilles”, basket ball, pétanque at night, Gel’ Arc: shooting with bow, international meal,
football, tennis, excursion in Clermont Ferrand and hiking on the Puy-de-Dôme. Internet sites: http://www.terresdomessancy.com/ (office of tourism)
TERMINAL: Laqueuille
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 1/ Bring: sleeping bag AND extra blankets, warm clothes and rain-coat,
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ISSOIRE
Issoire 27/07-16/08/14 ENVI ,MANU ,AGRI ,
18/30. 14 VOLS
WORK: The first phase will consist of cleaning up the abandoned land to accommodate the pedagogic garden. In a second
time, you will building wooden bins and think with the team on the garden plan. An interest in gardening and growing plants
would be better. Members of local partner organizations on this project will work with you.
ACCOMODATION: Lodging in the Fernand Cournil Sport Hall. Camp beds provided. Bring your sleeping bad and/or
blankets. Cooking place in the Sport Hall. You will cook your meals by team (2 persons). Many shops in Issoire. Jeunesse
et reconstruction will not be responsible for you if you arrive before the beginning of the project: possible lodging in Issoire,
at your expenses.
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH / and : French
LOCATION: Town of 14,000 inhabitants, Issoire is located 35 km south of Clermont Ferrand, between two natural parks:
the Auvergne Volcanoes Park and the Livradois Forez Park. The Allier river runs through Issoire and attracts many canoe
riders in the summer. You will be proposed some activities: tour of the town, sport activities, meetings with the local
associations, many activities with the Youth Center.
TERMINAL: ISSOIRE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 1/ Bring: sleeping bag AND extra blankets, warm clothes and rain-coat,
JR14/114
VOLLORE VILLE
Thiers 27/07-16/08/14 ENVI ,CONS ,MANU ,
18/30. 12 VOLSWORK:
You will built a traditional bread oven in the city center of the town. A professional will teach you some traditional
knowledge. The second work will consist of maintaining pedestrian path nearby a natural canyon : clearing and building
steps.
ACCOMODATION: Accommodation under tents in a campground. Mattresses provided. Bring your sleeping bag, extra
blankets and warm clothes for the night. Sanitaries avalaible. Equipped kitchen where you will prepare you meals. Diner
room under a big tent. Somes shops in the village. Jeunesse et Reconstruction will not be responsible for you if you arrive
before the beginning of the project; Possible lodging in Vollore-ville at your expenses.
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH / and : French
LOCATION: Vollore Ville is located in the heart of the Regional Natural Park of Livradois-Forez. Positioned on a real natural
platform, it offers a remarkable view over the Puys, the Sancy Artense and the Parf of Livradois. Habited since prehistoric
times, crossed by the ancient Gallo-Roman path of Auvergne, it was a fortress deemed impregnable until the sixth century.
Its history is very rich. Its architectural and religious heritage is conducive to the discovery and cultural events. His castle
visible from the entire territory attracts visitors to its discovery. A protected natural environment exist around the town and
the practice of outdoor activities is possible ( hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking). The label " Green
Station" in 2008 confirms these environmental qualities.
TERMINAL: THIERS
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 1/ Bring: sleeping bag AND extra blankets, warm clothes and rain-coat,
JR14/03 FESTIVAL INTERCELTIQUE DE LORIENT, FRENCH SPEAKING
Lorient 29/07-15/08/14 ENVI ,FEST ,
18/30. 3 VOLS SPECIAL FEE 50.00 EUR
WORK: You will be part of a French volunteers team from Les Connexions (around 15 people in total) and participate to
waste and bin managing (putting together and installing bins, collect tours, cleaning) but also to awareness raising
initiatives on sorting for people in charge of stands and festival-goers: that’s why you have to be able to speak French ! Be
aware that you will have to work every day in small groups. You will not have days off during the working camp but many
breaks every day and the possibility to arrange your working schedule to attend the concerts you are interested in.
For this work camp, we are looking for involved people, ready to meet other people, and willing to have good time while
working on cleaning the place!
ACCOMODATION: You will be hosted with the whole Connexion volunteers team, in a big house. You will sleep on
mattresses (provided by the organizers); please bring your own sleeping bag! Kitchen, toilets and bathrooms on the spot.
Meals will be prepared together and you are expected to contribute to everyday tasks (cooking, washing up, cleaning …).
To be noted: we cannot take care of you if you arrive before the work camp starting date, neither beyond the end date.
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH / and : French
LOCATION: Lorient is a Britain city of 60 000 inhabitants, close the ocean, famous for its football team and … its festival!
This event for which you will be volunteering is THE worldwide meeting of celtic cultures. During 10 days, stage and bars
concerts, free fest’noziou, music workshops, conferences, daily parades, art, book and costumes exhibitions, artisanal
markets will occur.
You will have a free access pass’ for the whole festival and your working days will be arranged so that you can take the
most of the festival, the concerts and entertainments. You will not have day off during the work camp but many breaks
every day to rest, discover the city and enjoy the crazy atmosphere of the event! You will not have day off during the work
camp but many breaks to rest, discover the city and enjoy the crazy atmosphere of the event!
TERMINAL: Lorient
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 1/ Additional fees: 50 Euros 2/ Being able to speak French is necessary for participating in
this project (awareness actions about garbage sorting are planned: you will have to communicate in French with festivalgoers). No specific knowledge of waste management is required, you will get trained and assisted by The Connexions
coordinator on this topic. ! FRENCH SPEAKING WORKCAMP ; working hours are substantial !
JR14/301
PUY L'EVEQUE Cahors 03/08-23/08/14 RENO ,CONS , 18/30. 11 VOLS
WORK: Supervised by a professional mason, you will continue masonry work started by the previous international
workcamp, namely the construction of a stone wall. You also will intervene in various beautification work located in the old
Puy L’Eveque.
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ACCOMODATION: You will host in the municipal appartments, in dormitories, with kitchen and sanitary facilities available.
The volunteers cook theirs meals, by teams of two. Take your BED SHIT and SLEEPING BAG. We can not take care of
you if you arrive before the beginning of the camp. Housing possible at your own expenses at the local camping:
http://tourisme.puy-leveque.fr/fr/accueil/hebergements/campings.html
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH / and : French
LOCATION: 130 m altitude, 30 km west of the town of Cahors, Puy l’Evêque is a picturesque village of 2300 residents. It is
a former mevieval town, located in the heart of Cahors vineyards, it is built on a hill overlooking the river Lot. It has a very
rich heritage of stonebuilt houses and walls. Possible free time activities (for some at your expenses and in agreement with
the camp leader): swimming pool, canoeing and kayaking, visits to surrounding castles, hikes. Nearest town is Cahors, rich
in history. Other activities, at your expenses, are possible. Please browse: www.visit-midi-pyrenees.com
TERMINAL: Cahors
JR14/111
MUROL Clermont-ferrand
03/08-23/08/14 ENVI ,MANU , 18/30. 12 VOLS
WORK: Enhancing of the Couze Chambon river and maintenance of their embankments : clean and remove invasive
vegetation.
ACCOMODATION: Accommodation under tents near the rugby playground. Mattresses provided. Bring your sleeping bag,
extra blankets and warm clothes for the night (Murol is 860 metres high, nights could be cold). Sanitaries avalaible.
Equipped kitchen where you will prepare you meals. Diner room under a big tent. Somes shops in the village. Jeunesse et
Reconstruction will not be responsible for you if you arrive before the beginning of the project. Possible lodging in Murol, at
your expenses (please check by calling): “le Repos du baladin” hotel (tel.: + 33 (0)4 73 88 61 93and more. More information
on the website www.murol.fr, link « tourisme », then «Hébergement».
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH / and : French
LOCATION: Murol is considered as one of the most beautiful sites of the Auvergne region. The village of 560 inhabitants is
a part of the Natural Regional Park of the Volcanoes of Auvergne. It is located in the Massif du Sancy born 5 millions years
ago. The village benefits of a preserved environment and great landscapes made up of volcanoes and lakes. The site
attracted a lot of artists at the beginning of the 20th century who created the Murol School. Murol is 38 km away from
Clermont-Ferrand. You will be proposed some activities during your stay: visits, excursions, hiking… Other activities, at your
expenses, are possible: canoe, museums… More information on the website: www.murol.fr.
TERMINAL: CLERMONT-FERRAND
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 1/ Bring: sleeping bag AND extra blankets, warm clothes and rain-coat,
JR14/308
LE TRUEL
Rodez 04/08-22/08/14 ENVI ,FEST ,
18/30. 7 VOLS
WORK: Supervised by municipal staff and elected officials, you will work on the theme of the environment, including the
restoration of hiking trails: cleaning and clearing. You will work 5 hours per day, 5 days per week. Ability to work in a team.
You will help and will also participate in the preparation and organization of the village festival (9 and 10 August) on the
theme of sports games and small meeting between neighboring villages : very convivial moment.
ACCOMODATION: You will be accommodated in a place, close to the municipal camping. You will have access to the
sanitories of the camping site. You will cook in a kitchen with a fridge and a cooking place; dishes and kitchenware will be
provided. Mattresses will be provided by the association Jeunesse et Reconstruction. Volunteers prepare their own meals,
by team of 2.
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH / and : French
LOCATION: The village of Le Truel is a small village (332 habitants) but during summer a lot of tourists drive in. It is dived
in a natural environment with noteworthy views and a swimming area. Around the village and during leisure time you can go
hiking, the paths are very pleasants. You can also use the soccer field, volleyball and the tennis court. The municipal
swimming pool may also be used. You can also visit the region and its architectural heritage. More informations on :
www.letruel.com
TERMINAL: Rodez
JR14/101
CHASPINHAC Le puy en velay 10/08-30/08/14 ENVI ,MANU ,RENO ,
18/30. 11 VOLS
WORK: Completion of the third phase of rehabilitation works of the Saint-Quentin site will take place this summer. It will
involve in preserve one of the building (consolidation of the existing : pointing with lime) and clearing the site to welcome
tourists.
ACCOMODATION: You will be accommodated in a building of the village in the centre. Mattresses provided, gring a
sleeping bag and extra blankets. The village is 900 metres high; WARM SLEEPING BAG AND CLOTHES NEEDED,
especially during the nights. Toilets in the building. Solar showers that you will build. Equipped kitchen in the building where
you will prepare your own meals. No shop in the village. You will go from the accommodation to the working place with a
car rented by the municipality. Jeunesse et Reconstruction will not be responsible for you if you arrive before the beginning
of the project; possible accommodation: B&B La Paravent (tel.: +33 4 71 03 54 75)
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH / and : French
LOCATION: Chaspinhac has 800 inhabitants and is located 15km north of Le Puy-en-Velay city (no transportation to go to
the city). It’s a village with a huge history which attracts tourists and hikers, especially with its preserved environment.
Several sites have environmental protection: the Loire’s Gorges, the Loire’s Valley. One of the hiking path crosses the
Saint-Quentin site and offers a beautiful view on the Loire’s Gorges. The hamlet of Saint-Quentin, built during the 19th
century, hosted farms years ago. Deserted for 70 years, the buildings are becoming ruins. You will be proposed some
activities during your stay: visits, hikings, excursions… This workcamp is for those who like nature and are really interested
in the environmental/ecological dimension. You will meet local organic farmer and taste great produce.
TERMINAL: LE PUY EN VELAY
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JR14/306
SAINT LEONS Millau 10/08-30/08/14 RENO ,ENVI ,FEST ,
18/30. 11 VOLS
WORK: Supervised by employees of the town, you will participate in various works around the theme of the environment
and the restoration of local heritage. You can help such as cleaning and clearing of footpaths and the cleaning of old
houses for future rehabilitation. Finally, during the last weekend of the site will be the feast of the village, you will participate
in the preparation of the festival with residents.
ACCOMODATION: You will be accommodated in tents at the old football stadium with toilets and showers nearby. The old
football stadium is a 30 minute walk from the village center. The association provides tents and sleeping matress. Bring
your own bed shett and your sleeping bag. We cannot take care of you if you arrive before the beginning of the workcamp.
Volunteers prepare their own meals, by team of 2.
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH / and : French
LOCATION: Located halfway between Rodez and Millau, the village of Saint Leons is a charming village in the Aveyron
department. Saint Leons, nature city, is a village whose originality relies on its amphitheater disposing. Backed on a spur of
the plateau de Lévézou, it dominates the valley of the Muse whose course meanders Tarn over a distance of twenty
kilometers. Rich of a distant past that dates back to the sixth century, Saint Leons develops over centuries. From this past,
there remains a rich built heritage, the castle recently restored, and also many restored typical houses that are making the
admirable architectural unity of the village.
TERMINAL: Millau
JR14/04 FESTIVAL COUVRE FEU Nantes 13/08-29/08/14 FEST , 18/30. 15 VOLS
SPECIAL FEE 50.00 EUR
WORK: Led by the set directors of the association organising the festival, you will participate in setting up and setting donw
the festival. This includes the installation of circus tents (where concerts take place), close the site with barriers,
arrangement of parking lots, dressing rooms, refreshment stands and restaurants ... during the 3 day festival you will
participate in welcoming the public and site maintenance. . The week following the weekend’s festival will be dedicated to
dismantling, equipment storage, cleaning and restoration of the site. Note: tasks a little repetitive but essential festival
organizers are counting on your motivation to help before, during and after the festival but also, work schedules will VARY
A LOT according to needs; little time for leisure but the atmosphere is very festive. Volunteers from this site must be
especially dynamic and enthusiastic. And of course must be a fan of music! Time for leisure will be made available to any
departure of the mission.
ACCOMODATION: You will stay as all the other volunteers (400 people) and organizers of the festival, in tents at camping
site. Toilets and showers on site. The association provides tents, you will need to bring sleeping bags and mattress (it can
be a karimat or self-inflatable mattress). Throughout the duration of work, preparing meals will be provided by volunteers
from the association. NB : it can be cold in the evening and humid, it is advisable to bring warm clothes and a warm
sleeping bag.
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH / and : French
LOCATION: Located on the south bank of the Loire estuary, and northern boundary of the Pays de Retz Atlantic, The
village of Corsept has 2,600 inhabitants. Pays de Retz: At the heart of unspoiled landscapes and varied hyphen between
Brittany and the Vendee, west of Nantes and bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and the Loire. Enjoying the beach and water
sports, beach resorts, charming as Pornic and Saint-Brevin-les-Pins, large sandy beaches dotted with fishing. Walks along
the coastal footpath in Bourgneuf Bay, along the Loire estuary, or in swamps and thickets of the hinterland.
TERMINAL: NANTES
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 1 / - The association is a vehicle available at the beginning of stay only. 2 / - Remember to
bring a sleeping bag, warm clothing (a sweater and a K-Way), a bathing suit. For work, pack old clothes and sturdy and
closed footwear (sandals not valid for work). Extra fee to pay on arrival at the camp : 50€.
JR14/103
BILLOM Clermont-ferrand
17/08-06/09/14
ENVI ,CONS ,AGRI ,
18/30.
14
VOLS
WORK: Do you know the “Incredible Edible” movement ? You will work on a project that aim to provide vegetable tray in a
place of the center. You will work 5 hours a day, the morning, and 5 days a week from Monday to Friday.
ACCOMODATION: You will be lodged in the main building of the campsite. Jeunesse et Reconstruction will make you
available mattresses. Billom is 500 metres of altitude, bring warm clothes. You will cook in a cooking place with a
refrigerator and a cook; dishes and kitchenware will be provided. There are shops in the village: supermarket, bakery,
butcher’s shop, restaurants, pharmacy and café. Jeunesse et Reconstruction will not be responsible for you if you arrive
before the beginning of the project. Possible lodging in Billom, at your expenses (please check by calling): municipal
campsite (tel.: + 33 (0)4 73 68 91 50
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH / and : French
LOCATION: Billom is a village of 4 800 inhabitants, located in the Regional Natural Park of Livradois-Forez, 20 minutes
away from Clermont-Ferrand and from Thiers. Originally druidic center, its intense development enabled this gallic village to
become one of the first important town of Auvergne, in the XII century and to build its fortifications. The medieval area and
old documents are not enough to describe this welcoming town. Billom is 25 km away from Clermont-Ferrand. You will be
proposed some activities during your stay: participation in a medieval festival organized by the association Billom
Renaissance, meeting with the local associations, Visit of the medieval city with Billom Renaissance, swimming pool,
football, basketball, tennis.http://www.stdb-auvergne.com/tourisme/ot.htm.
TERMINAL: CLERMONT-FERRAND
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 1/ Bring: sleeping bag AND extra blankets, warm clothes and rain-coat,
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JR14/201
CHAMPAGNY EN VANOISE
Moutiers
24/08-13/09/14 RENO ,CONS , 18/30. 14
VOLS
WORK: Supervised by local employees and employees of the National Park, you will participate in the restoration of drystone walls on the path leading to the chapel of Friburge in the small valley of Champagny-le Haut. A magnificent
environment! 5 hours work per day, 5 days per week. You’ll have to walk 1 km every morning to go to the workplace.
ACCOMODATION: Accommodation in Champagny-le Haut (5km from Champagny Village) at the town’s campsite, “Le
Canada” (www.canada-champagny.com) ; bar, restaurant, Wi-Fi access, grocery, washing-machine, TV lounge, bowls
playing ground, table-football, Ping-Pong tables at the campsite. Sleeping in tents. A room will be made available for eating
and cooking. Jeunesse et Reconstruction provides mattresses for the floor; please think about bringing a blanket and
sleeping bag with you. You will prepare meals yourselves in teams of 2 and will take part in all the daily household tasks
(cleaning, washing-up, cooking…). The night are sometimes cold, so do not forget to bring with you warm clothes.
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH / and : French
LOCATION: Appreciated by tourists in winter for its ski slopes, the town of Champagny, situated at 1250m altitude, benefits
from an exceptional natural environment. You will definitely have the opportunity to go for a hike in the alpine pastures and
in this way observe the mountain’s flora and fauna (marmots, ibex, chamois goats…) but also to meet the local inhabitants
who will be delighted to show you the surroundings.
Possible activities: Hiking, Mountain-biking, Via Feratta, rock-climbing, glacier museum, swimming, bowls, Ping-Pong etc.
TERMINAL: Moutiers
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