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AUBERGE DE JEUNESSE DE BOUILLON

Name Auberge de jeunesse

 Location Bouillon (Province du Luxembourg)

Dates Permanent project. From March to September. 1 months minimum to 6 months

Type EDU – SOCI – MANU

Age 18-30 Volunteers 1 Fees 1-month program: 509€ 2-month program: 809€ 3-month program: 1.109€

This project may be free of charge if there is a partnership agreement between the association and SVI. The conditions (participation fees, visa, accommodation, food, dates and cancellations) are subject to change.

The project includes: Introduction course One night at the bed and breakfast in Louvain la-Neuve Follow-up during the whole project Invitation letter or additional documentation for visa application. Meals Accommodation in a shared room Train tickets from Louvain-la-Neuve to Bouillon.

Not included in the project: Vacation days Pocket money Travel expenses Flight tickets Health insurance (mandatory to present before arrival) Transportation from the airport to the project Optional: Online French course for 10 sessions of 1h each: 180€ Transportation: to and from the airport (taxi) : 160€ (variable price)

Presentation of the partner The Belgian Youth Hostel is a member of “Hostelling International network”. It is a worldwide network of Not-for-Profit Youth Hostel Associations, their local members are all passionate advocates of sustainable travel and are dedicated to connecting young people and local communities in a peaceful and respectful way. In Belgium, the “Auberges de Jeunesse” (youth hostels) are recognized as non profit organizations and as youth organizations by the Federation Wallonia-Brussels (the french speaking government of Belgium). The Youth Hostel in Bouillon overlooks the city, offering a stunning view of the Semois and the fortress, one of Europe’s most impressive castles. Magnificent view of the castle and the city, on a wooded site of 18,000m². The Auberge welcomes people from all walks of life in a young and relaxed atmosphere.

Volunteer work Reception of the public. Animation, creation or organization of activities to facilitate encounters. Help with communication. Helping in the kitchen and the bar. If possible, meeting with other volunteers in other youth hostels to create a common project. Other tasks depending on the profile: help with maintenance. The schedule will depend on the tasks: 8:00 - 12:00 9:00 - 16:00 16:00 - 21:00

Accommodation Private room with a private bathroom.

Food Some meals are offered, others are at the expense of the volunteer depending on the group meals. SVI will provide participants with €200 in pocket money for meals.

Location

Nearest airport: Luxemburg Airport – 184 km Nearest train station: Paliseul Station – 116 km 15min by car, 1h by bus Nearest bus line: 10min walk

Language

The volunteer should at least be fluent in English, if he cannot speak French.

 Meeting point Rue du Poirier, 8, 1348 Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium. Arrival days are from Monday to Friday between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Outside these hours, we recommend you to take a hotel room on your own. To get to the meeting point you can take the train from the airport: https://www.belgiantrain.be/en.

 About Bouillon The locality is an important tourist centre.

Liège Bouillon is a town in the south of Belgium, close to the French border. It is famous for the medieval castle of Bouillon overlooking the Semois. The Godefroid de Bouillon Archaeoscope is a multi-media attraction on the banks of the river, illustrating the life and times of Godefroid de Bouillon, a former resident of the castle and a crusader. Nearby is the Ducal Museum, which traces the history of the region through art, weapons and folk artefacts