WORK: You will contribute to the development of the Chaussenac’s church. This church is quite original compared to the traditional catholic churches, since it’s richly decorated and greatly coloured. Years ago, the naves were restored. The altar and the altarpiece were also restored by the famous Catherine Burgues in 2006. The municipality wants to continue the preservation works of the church which attracts tourists. Under supervision of a municipal worker, you will develop the church: inside and outside. Inside, in the steeple: cleaning, redoing of the wooden stairs. Outside: little masonry works: re-plastering, cleaning of the cross, and painting of the railings. You will work 5 hours per day and 5 days per week. WARNING: not for those suffering from vertigo.
ACCOMODATION: You will be accommodated under tents on the sport ground. Bathroom in the locker rooms. Mattresses and tents provided by our association. You will go to work by foot (10 minutes maximum). Chaussenac is 680 metres of altitude; bring warm clothes (especially for the nights) and sleeping bag. You will cook in a room of the cooperative near the sport ground; there are a refrigerator and a cook; dishes and kitchenware will be provided. There are some shops in the village. Jeunesse et Reconstruction will not be responsible for you if you arrive before the beginning of the project. No possible lodging in Chaussenac. Possible lodging in Ally, at your expenses (please check by calling): B&B (tel.: + 33 (0)4 71 69 04 54 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting GRATUIT + 33 (0)4 71 69 04 54 end_of_the_skype_highlighting). More information on the website: www.salers-tourisme.com, link «Hébergement».
LANGUAGE: FRENCH / and : French
LOCATION: Close to the town of Mauriac, Chaussenac is a charming authentic village of Le Pays de la Xantrie, on the verge of La Dordogne. The Xaintrie is a secret land, nestled between the Limousin region, the Quercy and the Auvergne region. You will discover a unique rural, preserved and natural heritage walking around hills and forests. Chaussenac is a picturesque village still protected from the excesses of modern civilization! Chaussenac is 15 km away from Mauriac and 50 km away from Aurillac. You will be proposed some activities during your stay: visits, excursions, hiking… Other activities, at your expenses, are possible: canoe, museums… More information on www.salers-tourisme.com.
TERMINAL: CLERMONT FERRAND
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 1/ At the beginning of the work camp, there will be a workshop lead by the leader camp about eco-responsability and sustainable development. The goal of this workshop is to implement eco-responsible acts and behaviours during your stay. The idea of the workshop is to present to the other volunteers what is done in your country about sustainable development and eco-responsability, as it is different in each country. Then all the volunteers together will prepare a list of what could be done during your stay to be eco-responsible, inspired from what you heard during the presentations. Bring some material about sustainable development and eco-responsability with you (documents, pictures...)