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Bringreen to the city

Camp code:

FR-SCI 11.2

Country:

France

Start Date:

08 Jul 2024

End Date:

20 Jul 2024

Topic:

11: Climate and sustainable lifestyle

Work Types:

Environment

Number of volunteers:

10

International age:

16 - 99

National age:

16 - 99

Spoken Language:

French

Description: Cities are moving in a new direction, and the issue of sustainable living is, fortunately, becoming increasingly present in our society. This work camp will give you the chance to learn more about the ecological transition and energy efficiency. And you'll be able to do all this hands-on, by working on an urban farm and a solidarity eco-neighbourhood. The weekends will be devoted to discovering the city and to cultural activities that will enable us to enjoy the possibilities that the metropolis has to offer.

Type of Work: The work on this workcamp will be divided between the Concorde urban farm and the Lil' Pouss project. In the urban farm, you will discover how a urban farm works, the opportunities it offers and how it operates. You'll help the farm workers with the typical tasks for this time of year (harvesting, weeding, etc.). The other part of the project takes place at Lil' Pouss, a solidarity eco-neighbourhood of tiny houses. There, you'll learn about the project and help build some of the tiny houses' wooden accessories, such as fences and other elements that will help them continue this wonderful project.

Study Theme: Energy sobriety, sustainable development and ecological transition.

Accommodation: You will be accommodated together in dormitories. Rooms will be shared and there will be communal areas for conviviality. You will need to bring your own sleeping bag or sheets. Food will be provided.

Language: The main language used on the workcamp will be English. French is a plus for communicating with local people. In any case, all languages are welcome.

Requirements: This project is aimed at volunteers who want to discover a sustainable way of life in the city, aimed at reducing our footprint on the planet through food self-sufficiency and energy sobriety.

Approximate Location: The project will take place in Lille and the surrounding area

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