PROJECT
After over 10 years of archaeological excavations and development, the Vallauria Mine is now open to the public. Archaeologists discovered a lever pump used to drain levels flooded by infiltration waters. Quite rare, this type of equipment is well-preserved and will be the focus of this project. You will contribute to the ongoing improvement of the visitor experience by highlighting as many elements as possible while ensuring comfort and safety for all. Based on the work of the mining geologist, you will also help on rebuilding and supporting rocky elements that may pose instability risks.
WORK
The objectives will follow the progressive advancement of the works related to opening the mine to visitors. You will ensure that all areas along the entire route are clean, comfortable, and safe. Additionally, you will build and install a barrier in the pump room and work on completing and consolidating the unfinished walls left by miners in the 20th century. Outdoors, you will clean the technical path reserved for participants (archaeologists, youth in construction, N&M supervisors) and maintain the tidiness and safety of the visitor path leading to the Mine entrance. This work does not require specific qualifications and will be supervised by a technical supervisor. You will work underground 4 days a week, from 8:30 am to 12 pm and from 2 pm to 5:30 pm.
ACCOMMODATION AND FOOD
You will be accommodated in rooms for 4 to 6 people with facilities and equipped with mattresses, blankets, and pillows. You will need to bring a sleeping bag. Meals are prepared on a rotating basis by the volunteer team with the help of the leader and in a kitchen with all the necessary equipment. It is possible to request vegetarian meals. You will assist in tidying up the dining area and take turns doing the dishes as a team.
LEISURE ACTIVITIES
In addition to the weekend, one day of the week will be dedicated to discovery and animation activities. You will have the opportunity to explore the mountain environment (fauna, flora, hiking, etc.), participate in sports activities and engage in animation sessions on the living site or in the surrounding towns to meet the local population.
Location Tende (06430), 2 hours from Nice. We are located on the heights of the town of Tende, in the mountains. Closest train station: Tende 06430. Closest airport: Nice-Côte d’Azur. Time and directions to the meeting point: The meeting point is at the Tende train station on Sunday, 18th August, at 5:10 pm. There is a direct train from Nice to Tende that departs in the early afternoon.