Sustainable Project in a Eco Castle

CODE: FR-SCI 12.2

Description: Château Langenberg is located in Wissembourg a French small village very close to the German border. It is an area including a Manor where a community is living. The community owns a 20 hectares area with the castle that is surrounded by forest and nature. They are trying to achieve self-sufficiency and sustainability therefore this criterions lead the way they develop their community. In order to achieve that, they are building small eco-friendly houses, developing permaculture garden, renovating the castle to make it energy-efficient. They are developing many other projects such as a pedagogic farm, an eco-camping or a natural water treatment plant. Beside that, the community is also taking care of horses and developing a “paradise paddock” for them.

Type of Work: Volunteers will have the opportunity to work directly on the restoration of castle structures, including helping with the conservation of both wooden and stone elements, contributing to the long-term preservation of this historic site. They will also assist with the construction of a new hangar and a dry toilet, gaining hands-on experience in building with sustainable materials.

Accommodation: Participants will be accommodated in dormitories. Volunteers will be responsible for preparing meals and washing up. Vegetarian meals are also available. You can find some old photos here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/154450404@N06/albums/72157716376004811/

Language: All languages are welcome. English will be used during the camp and locals volunteers talks german, french, english,...

Requirements: Volunteers must bring work clothes and personal protective equipment (safety shoes, gloves, glasses, FFP2 masks) for work on the site. Safety helmets and hearing protection are supplied. For daily life you will need to bring sleeping bags, flashlight/headlamp and earplugs.

Approximate Location: The workcamp will take place in Château Langenberg.

Notes: Incoming volunteer fee of 50€ only for volunteers sent by partner organisation/contacts.