Unarec workcamps - 2013
23 Adult projects
16 Teenage projects (14-17)
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT UNAREC
What is UNAREC?
Union Nationale des Associations Regionales études ET chantiers
(National Union of regional associations études ET chantiers)
études ET chantiers was created in 1962 by several Youth movements and follows the idea of non-violence and humanism as well as international co-operation and exchanges in the “Education Populaire” movement – a French concept meaning non formal education. We are engaged in the world-wide movement of international voluntary services (short term and long term) through partnerships with 120 organisations in more than 70 countries.
Our “Union” is composed of5 regional associations, with a national secretariat in Paris:
- ecIDF: études ET chantiers Ile de France–Paris area and North of France
- ecGE: études ET chantiers Grand Est–Eastern part of France
- ecMP: études ET chantiers Midi Pyrenées – South West part of France
- ecEC: études ET chantiers Espace Central –Centre and South-East of France
- ecC: études ET chantiers Corsica –Corse part of France
Each of the regional organisations runs permanent project independently from each other, but they work together on the workcamp programme which is co-ordinated at the National and International level.
Another large part of our activities is to develop activities with adults facing social or economical difficulties.
We organise about 40 international camps every year (and through out the year) – some of them are for younger volunteers (14-17 years old).
All our +18 projects are open to senior volunteers.
Placement office :
études ET chantiers – UNAREC - 3, rue des Petits-Gras – F-63000 Clermont-Ferrand – France
- Tel. : +33 (0)4 73 31 98 04 – Fax: +33 (0)4 73 31 98 09
General information:
Incoming placement:
ADULT WORKCAMPS
Usually we host 12 volunteers on each of our workcamps (9/10 international volunteers +2/3 French participants) but some projects are open to less or more participants.
On our adult projects, volunteers work about 30 hours per week; most of the time not on week-ends, but it might happen for different reasons.
In our workcamps, all activities are decided together with the volunteers and the camp leaders. Volunteers will live an experience in a group and things are planned within the group.
The languages spoken on our workcamps are English and French, except on specific international French speaking camps (indicated in the description).
Every day life: the group will organise teams so that everybody can participate in the cleaning, tidying up, and preparation of the meals…
Activities: on their arrival, leaders will propose several activities to the volunteers. All ideas are welcomed and everything can be discussed. So be imaginative, the workcamp is a place for having fun! We don’t expect volunteers to do activities on their own, going to visit friends living nearby or going alone to watch a movie!
Leading team:Camp leaders are not there to manage everything; they advise volunteers, suggest various activities; they are also a link between the different actors of the workcamp: the organising association, the project sponsor, the local population and the volunteers. Our camp leaders are usually paid staff, but we also host volunteer co-leaders
Age Limit: 18 years old minimum –no maximum on most of our camps.
We accept 17 year old participants if they already have had a volunteer experience and if they are mature enough to join an adult project (a motivation letter and parental authorisation is necessary for minor volunteers).
On each project we open 1 or 2 places for people facing social or psychological difficulties (like living in orphanages or in specialized institutions). Be aware that these volunteers are expecting a lot from a workcamp experience; it is for them a big adventure and good contacts with International volunteers are really important for them.
Insurance: our association covers the volunteers from the first to the last day of the project (civil liability, personal accident, assistance repatriation). Our insurance does not cover lost or stolen objects, or illness (except those due to accidents).
Volunteers from the E.U countries MUST bring a European Health card to cover their cost (replacing the E111 form) (medical, pharmaceutical and hospitalisation cover).
No advance of money will be given to them.
Our adults camps have no extra fees
ADULT WORKCAMPS
Code / Name / Location / Languages / Dates / Type / Nb of vol / AgeU01 / Festival au Fond du Jardin du Michel / BULLIGNY / eng,fra / 18.05-08.06 / CULT-FEST / 6 / + 18
U02 / Festival du Cirque Printanier - Laskar / MAUZUN / eng,fra / 19.05-04.06 / CULT-FEST / 6 / + 18
U03 / Festival Plein la Bobine / BOURBOULE (LA) / fra / 31.05-17.06 / CULT-FEST-KIDS / 9 / + 18
U05 / Emmaus 1 / VILLE DIEU DU TEMPLE (LA) / eng,fra / 15.06-29.06 / ENVI-RENO-SOCI / 8 / + 20
U06 / Grigny / GRIGNY / eng,fra / 19.06-04.07 / AGRI-ENVI-RENO-SOCI / 12 / + 18
U07 / Thiers / THIERS / eng,fra / 02.07-18.07 / ENVI-RENO / 12 / 18 - 25
U09-A / Chantelle 1 / CHANTELLE / eng,fra / 03.07-23.07 / ENVI-RENO / 17 / + 18
U12 / Festival Rêve de Foin / ROSIERES / fra / 05.07-16.07 / CULT-ENVI-FEST / 9 / + 18
U15 / Site du Crany / EULMONT / eng,fra / 08.07-29.07 / ENVI-RENO / 12 / + 18
U16 / Joinville / JOINVILLE / eng,fra / 08.07-29.07 / RENO / 12 / + 18
U21 / Colline de Sion / Sion / eng,fra / 10.07-31.07 / RENO / 12 / + 18
U22 / Festival Terre de Couleurs / DAUMAZAN SUR ARIZE / eng,fra / 10.07-24.07 / CULT-ENVI-FEST / 8 / + 18
U23 / Festival Cultures du Monde / GANNAT / fra / 11.07-31.07 / CULT-FEST / 10 / + 18
U30 / Château de l'Engelbourg / THANN / eng,fra / 05.08-26.08 / ENVI-RENO / 12 / + 18
U34 / Bonnelles / BONNELLES / eng,fra / 01.09-13.09 / ENVI / 12 / + 18
U36 / La Bouzigue / MONTAIGUT SUR SAVE / eng,fra / 02.09-16.09 / ENVI-RENO / 8 / + 18
U37 / Emmaus 2 / VILLE DIEU DU TEMPLE (LA) / eng,fra / 02.09-16.09 / ENVI-RENO-SOCI / 8 / + 20
U38 / le Puy en Velay - Marais d'ours / PUY EN VELAY (LE) / eng,fra / 03.09-19.09 / ENVI / 14 / + 18
U39 / Volvic / VOLVIC / fra / 03.09-12.09 / ENVI-RENO-SOCI / 10 / + 18
U40 / Iles Lavezzi- Corsica / Bonifacio / eng,fra / 07.09-28.09 / RENO / 8 / + 18
U41 / Festival Salat’NCo / Boussens / Eng.fra / 25.09-09.10 / Envi
Reno
Soci / 8 / +18
U01Festival au Fond du Jardin du Michel18/05/2013 - 08/06/2013cult/Fest+18
The project : Bulligny is a small village of Lorraine located on a hillside in the South West of Meurthe-et-Moselle.
This village has been hosting for several years the modern music festival Au Fond du Jardin du Michel. This festival gathers several thousands of festival goers every years.
Works : The volunteers will participate to the setting up and installation of the site of the festival, and of the camping site. They will also help to take everything down and clean up after the festival. They will be supervised by the site manager and work with many French and local volunteers involved in the event.
Activities : On your arrival, leaders will propose several activities; but your ideas are welcomed and everything can be discussed. So be imaginative, the workcamp is a place for having fun! We don’t expect you to do activities on your own, you will live an experience in a group and things are planned within the group. Do not forget it !
Location : Bulligny is located in the chain of the Cotes de la Meuse. It is close to the two departments of Meuse and Vosges. Bulligny is located ten kilometers from Toul, sub-prefecture of Meurthe et Moselle and thirty kilometers west of Nancy, the prefecture of the department.
The topography of Bulligny gives it a diversity of landscapes, flora and agriculture which can be divided into four main parts. the plain at the bottom, the plateau at the top and, in between, the slope of the hill itself consists of two sectors : a gentle slope below and a steep slope above. It is on these limestone hills that you can find the vineyard for the production of the wine called Gris de Toul.
Accommodation : You will be accommodated in a guest house, 3 km from the festival site.
Special Requirements : In the festival, you will meet many French speaking people. It is not necessary to speak French, but it would be easier for you if you can understand a few words.
Nearest big town : BULLIGNY
Nearest airport : Metz-Nancy-Lorraine
Terminal : TOUL
U02Festival du Cirque Printanier - Laskar19/05/2013 - 04/06/2013cult/Fest+18
The project : The clown company of Laskar Theatre organises this year the 11th festival Cirque Printanier -Spring Circus. Join us and participate to this family adventure !
Works : Your programme : setting up and down the circus tent, installation of signs, distributing flyers in the neighbour markets, help to lead workshops for the children (circus and make up), keep the bar, help to the logistics !
Activities : On your arrival, leaders will propose several activities but your ideas are welcomed and everything can be discussed. So be imaginative, the workcamp is a place for having fun! We don’t expect you to do activities on your own, you will live an experience in a group and things are planned within the group.
Location : The company is located in Mauzun, a small village known for its castle ( about forty km south west from Clermont-Ferrand, and very close to Billom where you will find all facilities. In the Art and History country of Billom Saint-Dier, you will discover the heritage of this area. Walks and visits are possible.
Accommodation : You will be accommodated on the site of the festival, in the guest house of the company.
Special Requirements : For 17 days, you wil be part of the circus troupe and take part to all the activities : you may for instance turn yourself into a clown and make a performance! If you want to share your artistic hobby (music, danse, puppet show...) you are welcome ! The life in a festival is often hectic and days could be long. This workcamp is different from the others! You have to be available and to know how to react facing emergency situations. French of English speaking !
Nearest big town : MAUZUN
Nearest airport :
Terminal : VERTAIZON
U03Festival Plein la Bobine31/05/2013 - 17/06/2013cult/Fest/kids+18
French speaking camp
The project : Festival Plein la Bobine 2013 = cinema + children + fantasy ! You like one of these themes ? You are interested by 2 or 3 of them ? So, this workcamp is for you! The AFFE (local organisation for a film festival for children) organises every year the festival “Plein la Bobine” for children from 3 to 12 years old which aims to develop programs of visual education in connection with cinema. Every year has a different theme. this year is creation of fantastic creatures, and the 11th anniversary of the festival!! Cinema-addicts, come to discover the festival Plein la Bobine ! You will find more information on the web site of the festival :
Works : You will fully participate in the setting up of the festival: installation of the scenery, the exhibitions, the equipment, preparation of badges, posters, signposting. One part of your work will be linked to the young public : welcome, seating, etc. You will also help in leading workshops about the theme of fantasy creatures. All this takes place in the casino of the town.
Activities : On your arrival, leaders will propose several activities; but your ideas are welcomed and everything can be discussed. So be imaginative, the workcamp is a place for having fun! We don’t expect you to do activities on your own, you will live an experience in a group and things are planned within the group.
Location : You will be based on the La Bourboule spa town (at an altitude of 852 metres), in the middle of the Natural Park of Auvergne Volcanoes. La Bourboule stretches on the banks of the DordogneRiver crossed by many bridges and has a splendid sequoias wooded area. You will be located near the hiking paths and you will enjoy the activities organized by the municipality for the spa users. You will also have access to the facilities of the town: shops, activities.
Accommodation : In an appartment
Special Requirements : Caution! French speaking camp !
- Knowledge in activities with children is very welcome.
- The life in a festival is often hectic and days could be long. This workcamp is different from the others! You have to be available and to know how to react facing emergency situations.-
- French speaking camp because you will be in contact with the public
Nearest big town : BOURBOULE (LA)
Nearest airport : CFE Clermont-Ferrand
Terminal :La Bourboule
U05Emmaus 115/06/2013 - 29/06/2013envi/reno/soci+20
The project : The Emmaüs community in Tarn et Garonne is an association member of the movement Emmaüs France. The association helps every people in precarious situation. Emmaüs offers room and board to its companions, and in compensation, they participate in activities of recycling, collecting and selling developed in the department. As it develops a project of social economy, the association constantly welcomes about sixty people, and since its creation in 1995, welcomes international volunteers to bring help to this project. Since 2007, a festival has been organised every year by the companions and the local associations in order to promote a fair humanity.
Works : You will participate to finish the renovation of the administrative building in eco-construction and you will participate in the activities of the Emmaüs community. You will work from Tuesday to Friday from 8.00 am to 5.30 pm. On Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays you will go out and have cultural activities.
Activities : With your help, a coordinator will organise work and leisure and allocate people on the different things to do. You will share activity times with the companions of the community. You will be in immersion in the community, you will share all the daily moments with the comapnions (meals, leisure time, work).
Location : The Emmaüs community of Tarn et Garonne is involved in the constitution of an environmental village. It owns a healthy garden. All along your journey, the community will increase your awareness of their different actions.
Accommodation : You will be accommodated in dormitory, in the community.
Special Requirements : The Emmaüs community is a social and insertion hosting place. Their activity is to collect objects at individual houses, to sort them out, restore the objects and to sell them. They also help to cook and maintain the place of life. It is very important to respect the rules of the community to make sure things go smoothly, such as respecting time of work and meals. Alcohol is forbidden in the place of the community.
Nearest big town : VILLE DIEU DU TEMPLE (LA)
Nearest airport : TLS - Toulouse/Blagnac
Terminal : GARE DE MONTAUBAN-VILLE-BOURBON
U06Grigny19/06/2013 - 04/07/2013Agri/envi/reno/soci+18
The project : The city of Grigny is happy to host you for the fourth time in the heart of the Saint Lazare park, which is the place of an organic vegetable farming site. In partnership with employees of an inclusion project of our organisation, specialized in learning vegetable farming, you will realise works for building an observation beehive and creating access ramps for handicapped persons on the site.
Works : When building hivebees, you will learn wood work and using of specific tools. Of course, you will learn the basic principles of apiculture. You will use also masonry techniques for buiding access ramps. Volunteers will also be able to participate to the farming activity on the site.
Activities : On your arrival, leaders will propose several activities; your ideas are welcomed and everything can be discussed. So be imaginative, the workcamp is a place for having fun! We don’t expect you to do activities on your own, you will live an experience in a group ! This year, we will participate to the Lake party, which gathers more than 5000 people every year.
Accommodation : You will be accommodated in tents near the educational farm located in the town of Grigny.
Special Requirements : During the camp, for 5 days, a group of trainees (from social and children work vocational school) will join you and participate in the camp (and all its activities). Therefore you will have several opportunities to meet and live with locals.
Nearest big town : GRIGNY
Nearest airport : CDG Paris
Terminal : GRIGNY-CENTRE
U07Thiers02/07/2013 - 18/07/2013envi/reno18 - 25
The project : You want to share a great intercultural exchange ? You want to contribute to the creation of a Youht House ? You are ready to learn more about environmental protection ? Don't hesitate ans just take a trip to Thiers ! For three weeks, you will create from A to Z a nice and welcoming outdoor space, to welcome the kids and youth of the town.
Works : For this first workcamp, you will participate to the lay out of the inyard of the Youth House of Thiers : creation of a barbecue and its terrace, a composting box, water collector and many other small things. If you like wood, earth, stone... the environment, then you found the right workcamp !
Activities : On your arrival, leaders will propose several activities; your ideas are welcomed and everything can be discussed. So be imaginative, the workcamp is a place for having fun! We don’t expect you to do activities on your own, you will live an experience in a group !
Location : The workcamp will take place in the city of Thiers, French capital for Knife making. With about 12000 inhabitants, it is located in the Puy de Dôme departement, in Auvergne region, about 40km from Clermont-Ferrand. Numerous walks and hikes are possible to discover its beautiful environment.
Accommodation : You will install your tents at the nautic station Iloa, lovely place at 10minutes by car from the workcamp. Iloa is well known for its lake, its leisure spaces, sports fields, perfect to share joyful moments full of meeting.
Special Requirements : You will share your workcamp with local youth, living in Thiers. Be ready to share and exchange !
Nearest big town : THIERS
Nearest airport :
Terminal : GARE DE THIERS
U09-AChantelle 103/07/2013 - 23/07/2013envi/reno+18
The project : For the third year, the Allier general council invites you to continue the works of protection and valorisation of the environmental and cultural resources of forest gorges. The protected natural area of the Bouble gorges has got abandoned field, which have been recovered with vegetation (former meadows, wineyard terraces…). This is why the General Council of Allier needs your help to maintain this sensitive natural place ! Located close to the Chantelle village and its abbey, it is also a great place for walking and for raising public awareness on natural heritage. Your mission will be to continue the restoration works started in 2011 by volunteers like you ! Your objectives will be to safeguard the built heritage attesting of old agricultural practices, help the future re-opening of past pastures and thus preserving pasture-related flora. The local people, more than lovely, will make you discover the secrets of their rich heritage. For more information on the Bouble Gorges :
Works : Your mission, should you choose to accept it, will be to embellish, safeguard and protect the natural area of the Bouble gorges site. Your main objective will be to re-build the surrounding walls of the mill race (irrigation canal).
Activities : On your arrival, leaders will propose several activities; your ideas are welcomed and everything can be discussed. So be imaginative, the workcamp is a place for having fun! We don’t expect you to do activities on your own, you will live an experience in a group !
Location : Chantelle, small Bourbonnais village, lovely with its landscapes and people, will welcome you for realising the works and for the accommodation. Numerous villages around have kept an important historical heritage, that you may discover with enjoyable walks. Cultural events and village celebrations take place during all summer. For more information on the territory :
Accommodation : Accommodation in tents.
Special Requirements : The workcamp is located near a Benedictine abbey still in activity. It is important to respect this community's quietness during the works.