Project: Montendre is an attractive town in the south-west of France which, in 2001, saw the birth of the “FREE Music Festival”, an artistic event of contemporary music, source of development and local dynamism, which contributed to the cultural growth of this pretty town. The work of international young volunteers, at the heart of the festival, brings a rich intercultural dimension to the artistic and intergenerational exchange carried by the event. 2022 sees the 21st edition of the festival!
Work: You’ll work with other volunteers in the preparation, setting up and accommodation (camp, food/rest/volunteers’ areas...) It consists of arranging the park to make it more attractive, and then you will welcome the public and help other volunteers with the logistics. After the event, you’ll participate in cleaning and tidying the place in a friendly atmosphere! Moreover, you’ll participate in raising-awareness workshops about interculturality and sustainable development.
Accommodation and food: You will be sleeping in dorms for 8 people at la Maison des Bateleurs in Montendre where you’ll have everything at your disposal (sheets, mattresses, pillows, etc). You will also have a van for your transportation to the workcamp in Jonzac (20 minutes from the house) and for your travels throughout the region. Food will be provided for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Each meal will be prepared each day by teams except for breakfast, while respecting the values of sustainable development and the culture of each person (vegetarian and vegan meals are available upon request).
Location: Montendre, Charente-Maritime, 75 km away from Bordeaux.
Leisure activities: Between some nice villages in south Saintonge, you’ll enjoy the local heritage. Aside from work, you’ll take part in summer activities: music events, night, and local markets to taste local products. City tours, like Angoulême or Bordeaux and beach days can be organised. Cognac and St Emilion, two traditional towns of wine, are very close!
Time and directions to the meeting point: Montendre train station at 6pm. The campleaders will drive you to the place of
accommodation.