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CODE: SJ/ESC24

Work:

The community of Lyoffans wants to restore its washhouses and fountains, located in the heart of the village. To do this, it supports on international volunteers with the goal of combine the restoration of the heritage 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. You'll have the chance to learn traditional masonry techniques, work as part of a team and get involved in community tasks, which will bring about many changes!

Accomodation and food

The community will offer an ancient community house, which will be refurbished to do the international workcamp. You will have a kitchen, a space for the, meals and a shared room to sleep. Mattresses will be provided by the local people, but you will need to bring your own duvet and pillow. A shower is available on site, but we also encourage you to take advantage of the showers in the homes of local people: every opportunity is a good one to encourage exchanges! It's a three-minute walk to the site. For your other travel needs, the villagers will be delighted to accompany you on shopping trips or to discover the region.

Accompanied by the camp leaders, you will make the menu and prepare the meals each day, in turn. The budget is approx. 5 € per day and person. There will be the possibility to eat vegetarian or vegan and plan accordingly, if necessary. Often you will share meals with the villagers giving you the opportunity to discover the local gastronomy and to share special moments together.

Location and leisure

The community of Lyoffans (70200), is located 10 km from Lure (70200), 30 km from Luxeuil-les-Bains (70300), Montbéliard (25200) and from Belfort (90000), in Haute-Saône.

May it be during the afternoons or the weekends, it will be your group that initiates and organizes the activities for the free time. The ideal programme will take into account the wishes of everybody, the local possibilities (hikes, local artists, summer concerts, “châteaux”, etc) and the financial side of things.

You can also rely on the support of the villagers to organize moments of exchange, and they will be delighted to share with you and to give advice on how to best discover the local environment and enjoy your stay.

Project hosted by

The mayor of Lyoffans, who lived a memorable experience when he was a teenager, now wants to launch a volunteer work camp in his community. This international project will be the first in a series of initiatives planned for the coming years. It is in line with the ‘sustainable towns and communities’ objectives set by the UN. Getting involved in an area, exploring different ways of thinking and acting, sharing skills and experiencing convivial moments: these are all opportunities to promote solidarity. Each project is designed to be unique, so come and experience yours!

Directions to meeting point

A meeting point and time will be organized to make the arrival easier, which is in general at the end of the afternoon between 16 and 18 o'clock. The departure on the last day will be around 10 o'clock.

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.