A new roof for the Bateleurs on Montendre!

CODE: SJ67

Work:

The aim of this project is to renovate the roof of the "Bateleur". This is the lean-to building adjoining the reception centre barn. Under the guidance of the local authority's technical staff, you'll be removing the existing lean-to and carrying out the necessary repairs to the roof structure, then laying the new tiles. No special skills are required, but the work site will be at height and access will be via scaffolding (installed by the municipal services prior to the work site).

Accomodation and food

You will sleep in dormitories in the large Bateleurs International Guest House, where you will share the daily life of the international volunteers, welcomed as CES. Located just a few hundred metres from the lake, in the commune of Montendre, the house has all the facilities you need: showers, kitchen, garden, grove....
You will have a vehicle at your disposal to get to the site and explore the region. Food will be provided for breakfast and meals (you will have a food budget that the leaders will manage and communicate with you throughout the workcamp). Meals, especially lunch and dinner will be prepared by participants on a rotating basis, ensuring respect for environmental values, local resources, and everyone’s cultural preferences. Both hot and cold dishes as well as vegetarian and vegan option, will be included.

Location and leisure

At the crossroads of several charming little villages in the south of Saintonge, you can take full advantage of the local heritage. When you're not working on the site, you can take part in summer activities such as the music festival, night markets and visits to local producers and tastings of their products. Outings to the cities, La Rochelle, Rochefort or Angoulême and a day at the ocean can also be organised. Cognac and St-Emilion, two of France's leading wine-growing towns, are also close by!

Project hosted by

Every year, by hosting volunteers and international workcamps, this commune of 3,000 inhabitants works to restore its heritage and promote intercultural exchanges. Montendre is home to one of Solidarités Jeunesses' international centres, the Maison des Bateleurs. The commune of Montendre has been running an international workcamp every year for over 10 years, focusing in particular on its castle. This year, however, the municipality decided to focus the workcamp on renovating the barn lean-to of the house.

Directions to meeting point

The meeting point is at Montendre station, on September 1, between 3 pm and 5 pm. The organisers will provide a shuttle service between the station and the accommodation. All the information you need to get there will be in the project roadmap.

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