Description of the partner organizing/hosting the project:

Located near the natural river Allier, Pont du Chateau is a town that wishes to bring nature into the city through sustainable management of natural areas. Former terraced gardens are gradually being redeveloped and managed as ecological gardens by international volunteers. Your task on this project will be to reconstruct the walls that border the terraces. This international workcamp will let you discover its medieval town. Local celebrations, meals with the inhabitants and the discovery of the region will be on your schedule, as well as the party organized at the end of the workcamp!

Description of work:

For twelve years now, every summer, international volunteers have been restoring Pont-du-Chateau stone terraced gardens. The aim of the site is an ecological place for walking, relaxing and discovering the landscape. You too can participate in this project!
Currently, the town council built three belvederes, the largest of which is located on an old stone terrace at the top of the site. It offers a panoramic view of the river, the volcanoes and the mountain of Sancy. The objective of this summer's workcamp is to participate in the embellishment of this belvedere. You will repair the cracks and consolidate the stone walls. You will learn how to apply lime coating to the walls. You will also participate in the restoration of a small dry stone wall. The work will be varied!
You'll spend about 30 hours a week on this site. Working alongside a technical instructor, you will learn traditional building techniques. You will also discover the technique of dry-stone construction. The work will take place in an area rich in natural resources, not far from Allier River.

The place where the project/workcamp will take place: PONT DU CHATEAU


Description of location and leisure:

Pont-du-Chateau is a lively little town which overlooks the river Allier. The town is proud of its natural surroundings and the area is great for walking. The castle is in the heart of the town and offers a remarkable view over the agglomeration of Clermont-Ferrand city and the Auvergne volcanoes. This charming market town, full of tiny alleyways, timber-framed houses and remarkable buildings is awaiting its visitors with wonderful surprises. You will be welcomed by local organizations who will offer you activities to do during your leisure time: for example, kayaking, hiking, swimming, learning how to play the popular ball game called “petanque”, team sport, etc. Clermont-Ferrand, the capital of the region, is only 15km away and can be reached by train or by bus. You will be able to enjoy the town's summery energy.


The nearest airport: CFE in Clermont-Ferrand,France
The nearest terminal (train-, bus-, taxi station): PONT-DU-CHATEAU train station
Meeting Point and Time: The meeting point is at PONT-DU-CHATEAU train station at around 6 pm. - From Paris, you can take a train from PARIS - Bercy train station (regular departures are scheduled throughout the day, about every two hour) to CLERMONT-FERRAND, then take a train to PONT-DU-CHATEAU (Clermont-Ferrand - Thiers line). - From Lyon, you can take a train from LYON - Part-Dieu train station (regular departures are scheduled throughout the day) to CLERMONT-FERRAND, then take a train to PONT-DU-CHATEAU (Clermont-Ferrand - Thiers line). The trains are open to booking about 4 months before the departure dates, accessible on the following website: https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/

You will be accompanied by two camp leaders throughout your stay.
You will be accommodated on the site of the “Cameleon”, the cultural space of Pont-du-Château, located 15 minutes on foot from the workcamp. You will sleep in individual tent set up in the grass. Changing rooms and sanitary facilities are in the “Cameleon”; collective life and kitchen under a large tent reserved for your group. Wifi available in the site. Hand washing of laundry.
The group will be sharing the different tasks of collective life together. The budget will be allocated to the group and you will participate in the preparation of dishes using healthy products from the market and local producers.

First Language: English
Second Language: French

Description of specific requirements: Foreigners belonging to the European Union must bring with them a personal EHIC (European Health Insurance Card), and everybody must, in any case, bring their insurance certificate. If health issues happen on the project, volunteers will have to pay for it, and will then be reimbursed once back in their home country.

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Short remarks for the project:
Please bring good shoes for work, working clothes, your swimsuit and a sleeping bag. You can also bring recipes from your home country/region, musical instruments and games. You will get around Pont-du-Chateau on foot and by car or minibus on time. For more information have a look at: https://www.pontduchateau.fr/ and https://www.clermontauvergnetourisme.com

Project:
If you have what it takes to be a leader, if you like children and want to find out how a festival is organised, this workcamp is perfect for you!
Each year, the town of Riom organises the festival “My summer in Cerey”. The main goal of this event is to offer free activities to those who cannot afford to go on holidays. The organisation is very family-friendly, in a spirit of meeting and sharing where everyone can forget about their differences. For ten days, sports, recreational and cultural activities will be offered by the town of Riom and local associations. For the sixth year in a row, an international work camp will contribute to the organization of this festival. It will be up to you to organize some of the activities that will take place every afternoon. You will be able to really enjoy this event, see shows in the evening and spend plenty of time with the local population.

Work:
You will arrive a few days before the festival in order to meet the local team and get a first impression of your new environment. During the event, you will be in charge of welcoming the public, tending a soft drinks stand and helping people with different activities such as a zip wire, trampoline and inflatable attractions. You will also run a pancake stand!
Finally, you will help taking down the structures at the end of the festival. This work camp needs a great deal of commitment from the volunteers as the festival takes place during ten days. Your aim is to engage in all of these activities so that everyone can relax, have a good time together and meet new people! You will be accompanied by two camp leaders throughout your stay.

Location and leisure:
Riom, an access point for Auvergnes volcanoes, is a close-knit community and a nice place to live in. Located only 7 minutes away by train from the regions capital, Clermont-Ferrand, Riom is a town that benefits from all the activities that are available during the summer: concerts, street shows, swimming in lakes and swimming pools, high-ropes challenge, hiking etc. Riom is a lively town that will make you love the Auvergne region! For more information have a look at: http://www.tourisme-riomlimagne.fr and http://www.ville-riom.fr.

Meeting point:
Riom train station.

Closest airport:
Clermont-Ferrand, Lyon or Paris

Accommodation and food:
You will be accommodated in the Pierre Robin stadium, which is only a 5 minute walk away from the festival and 10 minutes away from the town Centre. You will sleep in two-person tents and group life will take place under a marquee. A kitchen, changing rooms, showers and indoor toilets are available on the stadium premises. The stadium will be entirely reserved for the workcamp and closed to the public. You will participate in the preparation of meals. You will be able to have your own barbecues and invite young people from Riom to spend time with! People from Riom will lend you bikes for getting around the town.

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Bring a warm sleeping bag, work clothes, comfortable walking shoes, warm clothing and rain gear, a flashlight, a swimsuit and sunscreen.
If you wish, you can bring musical instruments, recipes, games and/or specialties from your region or country.

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