Gallo-Roman immersion at Malagne, Archéoparc in Rochefort

CODE: BE-SCI 12.2

Description: The Archeopark “Malagne” in Rochefort is an interpretation center of the Gallo-Roman rural civilization and a museum. Open since 1996, the Archeopark showcases a Gallo-Roman villa, built nearly 2000 years ago, and it is formed by an ancient farm with its buildings and grounds. Malagne is a non-profit organisation increasing awareness on archeology and promoting understanding towards the heritage of our Gallo-Roman ancestors. Malagne reconstitutes the daily activities of a 1st century villa: crafts, agriculture, iron and fire, cooking. Malagne has also developed a wide range of interactive workshops. Several festive weekends punctuate the season, including a Gallo-Roman festival on the 12th and 13th July.

Type of Work: Volunteers will participate with the team in the preparation and the arrangement of a Gallo-Roman festival to make the public discover the Gallo-Roman expertise and crafts. The work consists essentially in the installation and dismantling of the infrastructures for the event (arbors, bar, barbecue, benches and tables). In relation to the festival, volunteers will also work on the maintenance of the site and its gardens (weeding, mowing, hedge trimming, haymaking). During the week, the site hosts summer camps for children, and the volunteers will be able to coordinate their activities too, together with the entertainers. During the weekend of the festival, volunteers will help the team (cooking, bar, etc.) while also being able to enjoy the different workshops. In case of bad weather, ind

Study Theme: Malagne will share its knowledge about the historical aspect of this gallo-roman site with the group. The study theme is mainly focused on bringing our heritage to life through interactive mediation, thus reaching a wider public.

Accommodation: Tents in the garden of the Archaeological Center. Volunteers have to bring their own tents, a sleeping bag and a mattress. There are toilets and showers inside the building, and an outdoor shower will be available.

Language: Knowledge of French is welcome to speak with local people and help during the camps with the children.

Requirements: The work can be quite physical

Approximate Location: Rochefort is a small city situated in the south of Belgium, in the Province of Namur. During leisure time, different outdoor activities are possible: walks in the forest, visits of caves and castles, kayaking, animal reserve, Chevetogne Provincial Domaine …

Notes: Additional fee: Many SCI camps will have an additional fee of €50.00. This will cover: local hosting costs; the volunteer’s International insurance costs; a small travel fund to enable disadvantaged volunteers to join projects; SCI International administration costs