From the tree to the wood

CODE: SJ38

Work:

During this workcamp, you take part in an important step in the village development, the construction of a new Yurt !
• Building a table with the trunk from the trees found in the nearby forest
• Building a solar shower
• Building a wooden cabana, to put in the pedagogical garden.

Accomodation and food

You will sleep in collective Yurts, in non mixity on the campsite of the association. Please bring a sleeping bag with you. The campsite has separate bathrooms and showers, as well as a kitchen place. Food will be provided and cooked by the volunteers in turns.

Location and leisure

La Ferté Alais is approximately 50km south of Paris, in the Essonne region.
You will have the chance to enjoy the association's campsite and to discover the cultural and natural heritage of the region which is part of a natural park. You will also help organise some activities in order to meet and socialize with local young people. Other leisure activities will be organised collectively depending on the wishes of the group and the available budget. On day in Paris is scheduled.

Project hosted by

Vir'Volt stands for InteRnational VolunTeer Village (in French). For 10 years, the organisation has been located right in the middle of nature, near a regional park. Hosting youth from all around the world, learning how to understand and appreciate differences. To plan and act together to protect the environment. To create a positive impact on the surrounding environment and people living there or simply passing by. Here lie our goals for this future village, which each year, are built thanks to the youths who come and contribute, with solidarity, as their driving force. Vir'Volt also aims to become fully eco-friendly and sustainable, which is reflected in our campsite; yurts and teepees as rooms, permaculture farming and gardening, water saving projects, reducing and reusing waste. This small village will become great without sacrificing or damaging the surrounding environment, whilst always searching for better and more eco-friendly ways of living.

Directions to meeting point

La Ferté Alais, the 15th of July during the Afternoon.

Additional comments

This project should not be seen as a sightseeing trip to Paris. If you wish to visit Paris, you should do so before arriving or after the dates of the summer camp. This project is financed by OFAJ.