Back to the roots

CODE: SJ/ESC20

Work:

The community of Lyoffans wants to restore its washhouses and fountains located in the heart of the village. To do this, it relies on international volunteers with the goal of combining heritage restoration with the creation of social links between local residents and international participants. To support this initiative, you are invited to take part in restoring the paving of these infrastructures for around 6 hours a day. The program includes learning traditional masonry techniques, teamwork, and participating in community tasks, all of which provide opportunities to forge lasting bonds and contribute to the transformation of the village.

Accomodation and food

The municipality will provide an old community house, which will be refreshed for your group. You will be self-sufficient, with access to a kitchen and shared mixed spaces for sleeping (3 to 5 volunteers per room). Beds will be provided by the local residents, but you will need to bring your own sleeping bag and pillow.
A shower is available on-site, but we also encourage you to take advantage of the bathrooms in the homes of the residents: every opportunity is a good way to encourage interaction! It's just a three-minute walk to the work site. For other trips, the villagers will be happy to give you a lift in their cars to go shopping or explore the region.
Accompanied by the camp leaders, you will design the menu and prepare the meals each day in turns. The budget is approximately 5 € per day per person. There is the possibility to eat vegetarian or vegan; please plan accordingly if necessary. Often, you will share meals with the villagers, giving you the opportunity to discover the local gastronomy.

Location and leisure

Lyoffans (70200), Haute-Saône, France

Leisure activities : Whether during the afternoons or the weekends, your group will initiate and organize free-time activities. The ideal program will consider everyone's wishes, local possibilities (hikes, local artists, summer concerts, castles, etc.), and the budget. You can also rely on the support of the villagers to organize moments of exchange; they will be delighted to share their advice on how to best discover the local environment.

Project hosted by

After a successful first international project, the residents of Lyoffans are eager to welcome volunteers back to their village. This project is part of a series of long-term initiatives to promote sustainability and solidarity, in line with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal 11: “Sustainable Cities and Communities.”
This year, the focus will be on working on a concrete project while building connections, exchanging, and sharing authentic moments. This experience is an ideal opportunity to discover new ways of thinking and acting, while sharing your skills in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Each project is a unique adventure, and we invite you to live yours!

Directions to meeting point

A meeting point will be organized to facilitate your arrival at the reception area between 4pm and 6pm.

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