Flow Forward

CODE:CONCF-28018-YE

Project and work

Dive into a project combining nature, heritage, and collective engagement alongside local residents!
Your main mission will be to bring new life to the riverbanks: cleaning the edges, cutting back vegetation, clearing overgrowth, and managing waste in order to preserve this natural environment. Depending on the progress of the work, you may also take part in clearing an old railway line, a task that will help highlight and enhance this historically significant site.
In addition to the outdoor activities, one day will be dedicated to a cultural project: you will help move the local museum by transporting artworks and paintings to their new premises. As well as another day, to meet local inhabitants in Doullens Beach.
A varied workcamp, combining nature and culture, encouraging meaningful encounters with local residents and active involvement in the life of the territory!

Accommodation and meals

You will be accommodated in individual tents within the municipal stadium, providing a dining area and a sheltered retreat in case of bad weather. Sanitary facilities will be available in an annex building,
Collective living will be at the heart of this experience: you will share daily tasks and prepare meals together. A budget will be managed by the animation team for grocery shopping, and you will be encouraged to use fresh, local, and seasonal products for healthy and delicious meals.

Location and leisure

Doullens is located in the northern part of the Somme, at the crossroads between Amiens, Arras, and Abbeville. This strategic position places it within easy reach of historical and cultural landmarks, including the stunning Gothic cathedral of Amiens, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the vibrant city of Arras, known for its beautiful squares and underground
tunnels.
Surrounded by picturesque countryside, Doullens offers a peaceful setting perfect for outdoor activities such as hiking and exploring the region’s rich history. Volunteers will have the opportunity to visit nearby sites like the Doullens Citadel, Samara archeological park or explore the remnants of World War I battlefields. During the summer, local events, markets, and cultural festivities like Doullens beach (sand without water) will add to the experience.
With the support of the team, outings and activities will be organized to fully enjoy the region’s heritage, nature, and warm community atmosphere.

Partner 

The EPCC of the Somme is a long-standing partner of Concordia. After an initial collaboration in 2019 at the Samara archaeological site, followed by a successful workcamp in 2025 at the Citadel of Doullens, this partnership continues with new heritage enhancement projects. Building on this positive experience, the partners have decided to go further this
year by developing initiatives that encourage even more interaction with local residents.
The town of Doullens and the EPCC are fully committed to welcoming volunteers and will do everything possible to offer a friendly and enriching experience. New ideas have been introduced to strengthen connections with the local community, including meetings, activities, and shared moments throughout the project. This workcamp is a unique opportunity to actively contribute to the preservation of a remarkable historical site while enjoying a meaningful cultural and human experience.

Additional comments

Please bring good shoes, working clothes and a swimsuit. As nights can be quite cold, remember also to bring warm clothes, a sleeping bag and a mattress for more comfort. You can also bring traditional recipes from your home country/region, an instrument of music and games.
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 it, and will then be reimbursed once back in their home country.
This project is supported by the Erasmus+ program for young people aged 18 to 30. It is open to all volunteers who meet criteria and is subject to several principles and conditions. - Volunteers do not have to pay any fees (no sending, nor participation fees) to participate in the project, and will receive financial support for their travel, subjected to a maximum amount established according to their travel distance and upon presentation of the original tickets;

Languages: English, French

Meeting point: 
The meeting is planned at the Saint Martin Place in Doullens, 8 th July at the end of the day. The exact time of the meeting will be communicated with the info sheet, sent at least 4 weeks before the beginning of the workcamp.
From PARIS, regular trains (around 1 per hour) leave from the Gare du Nord train station for Amiens train station (1hour trip).
From Amiens, a bus is available every hours in direction of Doullens

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/.

If you are coming first by plane, 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 transportation (train and bus rather than airplane) for a sustainable international workcamp.

Nearest Airport:
Paris Charles De Gaulle / Paris-Beauvais