International Journalism Festival 2025

CODE: SJ21

Work:

The aim of this work camp is to help organise the festival by joining the team of volunteers and organisers. As part of a team of volunteers, most of whom are villagers, you'll be helping to set up the site, putting up fences and tents, etc. During the festival, you'll also have the opportunity to attend conferences and welcome visitors. You'll need to speak French to share your time with the public and the organisers. You will work 5 to 6 hours a day, spread over the duration of the stay, in liaison with the festival coordination team.

Accomodation and food

You will sleep in 2-person tents, depending on gender. You will need to bring your own warm duvet and pillow, and we will provide air mattresses. Meals will be prepared in turn by you, in particular for lunch and dinner, while respecting environmental values and local resources, as well as everyone's culture (hot and cold dishes, including options for vegetarians and vegans, will be prepared). Meals during the festival will be provided by the organisers.

Location and leisure

One of the aims of this workcamp will be to exchange ideas with young people from the village of Couthures, who are themselves involved in organising the festival. An excellent opportunity to discover the charms of the Lot-et-Garonne, such as the town of Marmande and its many activities and festivities: the tomato capital is ready to welcome you and to unveil its charms, such as the Parc de la Filhole (where the Garorock festival takes place), where you can swim in the river Garonne or take advantage of its nature area. The city is well worth a visit, as are the surrounding communes, such as the Garonne hillsides, its vineyards and wines, and the Canal Latéral. The locals will be delighted to welcome you into their homes for a meal or a chance to chat and discover the region.

Project hosted by

After the resounding success of the first project, the adventure continues! Over the course of a weekend, the International Journalism Festival transforms the small village of Couthures-sur-Garonne (and its 300 inhabitants) into a veritable crossroads for meetings and debates. Workshops, live shows, and screenings bring the village to life around a central theme: news and journalism. At the heart of the event, the international workcamp will enrich the experience with an intercultural dynamic that encourages artistic and intergenerational exchanges. Sponsored by the Le Monde group, this festival, set in an exceptional natural setting, combines reflection, sharing and conviviality.

Directions to meeting point

The meeting point is at Marmande station (47200) on Friday 4th July, between 3 and 4 pm. The organisers will meet you and take you to the village of Couthures-sur-Garonne (47180). All the information you need to get there will be in the project roadmap.

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