The winter garden

CODE: SJ/ESC01

Work:

During this workcamp, you'll play an active part in the life of the Maison and its various activities: collective life (cooking, cleaning, organization, etc.), intercultural exchanges (meeting with the local population and volunteers from the association), etc.

The aim of this workcamp is to raise your awareness of sustainable development through intergenerational exchanges and knowledge transfer. The work will mainly involve maintaining the Maison's vegetable garden (sowing, transplanting, hoeing, watering, harvesting, processing) and preparing the ground for spring planting. You'll also help maintain the compost bins, the plant protection basin, the henhouse, the insect hotel, the bat nests and the bamboo grove.

Accomodation and food

Collective dormitory and/or single rooms at the Maison des Bateleurs. Food will be provided, and meals will be prepared, in turn, by you, while respecting the values of sustainable development and the culture of each person. (families and international volunteers present).

Location and leisure

At the crossroads of several charming villages in the south of Saintonge, you'll be able to take full advantage of the local heritage. When you're not working on the site, you can take part in summer activities such as music festivals, night markets and visits to local producers and tastings of their products. Outings to Bordeaux, La Rochelle or Angoulême and a day at the ocean can also be organized. Cognac and St-Emilion, two of France's most famous vineyard towns, are also nearby!

Project hosted by

Sustainable development, in particular permaculture, is a theme rooted in the association's values, and one that cuts across all our actions. For this reason, Maison des Bateleurs-Solidarités Jeunesses has been working for several years on the creation of an environmental pole: a plant protection basin, dry toilets, compost, an organic garden and the use of surrounding natural resources are just a few examples.

Directions to meeting point

Maison des Bateleurs, February 11, 2025 from 10am.

Additional comments

This workcamp is funded by the European Solidarity Corps.There is no registration fee. Transport costs will be reimbursed up to a lumpsum fixed according to the travelled distance. Pocket money of €7 per day will be distributed.