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Boquen community life and restoration in Brittany

Camp code:

FR-SCI 12.3

Country:

France

Start Date:

29 Jul 2024

End Date:

09 Aug 2024

Topic:

12: Art, culture and local history

Work Types:

Construction / Restoration, renovation

Number of volunteers:

10

International age:

18 - 99

National age:

16 - 99

Spoken Language:

English, French

Description: The Cultural Association of Boquen organizes meetings in different places on social themes and concerns that challenge us. Secular and independent from denominations in its approach, the association is enriched by philosophical reflections and great spiritual traditions. For further information: http://asso-boquen.fr

Type of Work: A- Creation of an environmental discovery trail on the 8,000m² site. B- Fitting out the meeting room so that it can be used by associations from neighboring villages during the winter: painting the ceiling and lower walls. C- Lime pointing of old stone walls.

Accommodation: You will be accommodated in a dormitory. Therefore, you must bring your sleeping bag and a pillow case with you. There are showers, toilets, a living room and a kitchen. Wifi is available on site.

Food will be prepared by volunteers with local members of the association. Volunteers will also help with washing-up and cleaning.

Requirements: Bring warm and light clothes but also a hat and rain gear.

Walking shoes can be ideal for your free time visits, and a bathing suit for a weekend at the sea.

You must bring work gloves, the rest of the equipment will be provided.

Approximate Location: Location of the worksite: Cultural Association of Boquen in Saint-Mayeux in Brittany.

Organization Description: La branche française du mouvement, créée en 1936 et actuellement à Lille.

EXTRA FEE: 50 EUROS