Project: Since 2002, the Citrus association has been organising international workcamps in the Tarn-et-Garonne region. Each year, dozens of volunteers from all over the world take part in a technical work camp of public interest, in the heart of a village. This year, it is in the village of Golfech, at the doors of Tarn-et-Garonne, that you will participate in an international workcamp and give life to the values of Solidarités Jeunesses, such as promoting peace, interculturality and meeting! The city of Golfech host since 1991 a nuclear power station which produces around 50% of the energy in Occitanie. This workcamp will be the place to think about the origins of the energy we use every day and some habits in the differents countries. Your actions will be in accordance with the objectives 3, 4 and 7 of sustainable development (UN) in favor of good health and well-being, quality education and affordable and clean energy.
Work: You will take part in a mural fresco in the heart of the town ! Guided by the local artist Helder Batista, you will create its pattern with the local youth, inspired by the cultural identity of the area. You will learn the technics of mural art. Therefore, one of your mission will be to connect with the local population in order to realize this collective work. The technical work will take approximatively 30 hours per week (6 hours per day, 5 days a week).
Accommodation and food: You will sleep in a dormitory in a community hall, really close to the work site. Mattresses will be provided, you only need to bring your sleeping bag. A shower and toilets are on site, and a kitchen and living room will be available nearby. There will be no washing machine available. Every day, a team of volunteers will cook meals for the whole group, according to menus that you will have chosen collectively. Special attention will be paid to seasonal and local food. Some arrangements for special diets can be made with the group leaders.
Location: Golfech, 20km away from Agen.
Leisure activities: In the department of Tarn-et-Garonne, you will enjoy the many opportunities of the area : swimming in the river, hiking in medieval villages (Lauzerte, Aurillac, ...), and so on. Guided by two campleaders, you will meet the inhabitants and share with them this unique experience! You will organise workshops with local inhabitants to discuss about renewable and non renewable energies. In the evenings and at weekends, let your imagination run wild and organise a barbecue, a karaoke night, a folk dance, etc. Finally, you will organise a big international meal, open to all, in order to share specialities from your culture with the inhabitants and visitors.
Time and directions to the meeting point: At 6PM, campleaders will pick you up at Valence d’Agen train station.