Campo di volontariato
AROUND THE MILL
ISLE, FRANCIA
Attività principali
Help restore an old mill in the charming village of Isle, in the heart of the forest! The Mill of Meynieux is a 5-10 minutes drive away from the town center, in the middle of the forest, beside a stream. It's a very naturally rich area, at the crossroads of several hiking trails.
Your mission will be to continue the rehabilitation of the site which started 5 years ago with other international volunteer workcamps. You will be specifically working on the mill run, which consists of small walls created to divert the stream and bring water up to the mill to make it work! You will be clearing weeds, strengthening the walls and rebuilding the parts of the wall which have been deteriorated by time. Some additional missions are also planned, such as building wooden furniture (picnic tables, etc.) and improvements to the surrounding area, alongside the main project to restore the mill run.
You will be supervised by a technical leader who will teach you various traditional masonry techniques.
Campo di volontariato
AROUND THE MILL
14 ago → 28 ago (15 giorni · 14 notti)
Dettagli
Luogo ISLE, FRANCIA
Area tematica CONS, RENO
Età 18-99
Lingua Inglese
Codice CONCF-33301
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Punto d'incontro
The meeting point is scheduled at LIMOGES-BENEDICTINS train station on the 14th of August at the end of the afternoon. The exact meeting time will be given with the infosheet which will be sent at the latest 4 weeks before the start of the workcamp. On the last day (28/08), the departure time is usually set in the morning, before 12h.
From Paris, you can take a train from Paris - Gare d’Austerlitz train station, regular departures are scheduled throughout the day to Limoges (about one train every hour). The trip lasts around 3 and a half hours.
If you are coming by plane first, remember that you will need some time to commute from the airport to the train station, therefore we recommend that you arrive early enough for you not to rush and have a stress free travel.
If possible, please consider using low-carbon emissions transportation (train and bus rather than plane) for a sustainable international workcamp.
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/
Aeroporto più vicino: LIG
Stazione più vicina: LIMOGES-BENEDICTINS train station
Dove alloggerai
You will be accommodated in individual tents provided by Concordia, which will be pitched on a natural area on the premises of the local stadium. You will have access to sanitary facilities, a kitchen and a communal space, in the town’s communal sport facilities.You will be sharing various collective tasks (cleaning, cooking, team activities, etc.) in order to facilitate the management of the workcamp. A budget will be allocated to the campleaders, and you will help with the shopping and preparation of meals, giving priority to seasonal and local products. We want to encourage a vegetarian diet on this workcamp, but will accommodate participants' various diets and we will attempt to discover the local cuisine together. WIFI is available on site, and you will be able to wash your clothes by hand.
Scopri ISLE
Isle is a French town located in the Haute-Vienne department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, close to the city of Limoges, famous for its porcelain, but also rich in history and heritage.
The town is proud of its exceptional natural environment. In the town centre, you will find flower gardens, green spaces and leisure facilities, alongside local shops and services. Just a few minutes walk away, Isle reveals a beautiful rural area, shaped by the two valleys of the Vienne and Aurence. Woods, meadows and farms mingle with the many local castles and manor houses in the municipality, while also enjoying the urban dynamism offered by the city of Limoges, just 5 minutes away.
Requisiti
Some of the work might imply working in water, so it's HIGHLY RECOMMENDED to bring closed hiking type shoes, if possible water resistant, for this workcamp.
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 arise on the project, volunteers will have to pay for them, and will then be reimbursed once back in their home country.
Organizzatore
The town of Isle has big plans to restore their old rundown mill and the miller's house, located in the middle of the town’s beautiful forest. To do so, the local community has taken many measures to improve the site. This is the sixth year that Concordia has been involved with the preservation and restoration of this site and volunteers have been working hard to restore the mill’s irrigation system. Ultimately, the town wants to bring this place back to life, and be able to reactivate the mill ! Through this project, you'll be helping to preserve the town’s old mill, while spending time in nature, and by sharing a human and cultural experience with the town’s locals.
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