Description

The town already hosted international volunteer projects. They were aimed at the embellishment of the village. The volunteers left good memories, and it is therefore without hesitation that the municipality renewed this experience. Very strong and notable moments took place, with the children of the school, to whom the volunteers talked about their countries.

Guided by a municipal employee, the volunteers will work on the restoration of a former train station, removing former plaster and replastering according to traditional methods.

Possible free time activities: Excursion to Romans with a visit of the shoe museum and of the old town; discover the towns of St Donat sur lHerbasse, Hauterives (the Facteur Cheval palace), Tain lHermitage (cooperative cellar, chocolate factory), of St Marcellin, of St Antoine lAbbaye en Isère; sport (hikes, football, swimming), lake of Chambos; excursion to discover the Vercors; meeting with other workcamps.

Project location: At the heart of the Drôme des Collines, between Vercors and Coteaux Ardéchois, between Romans and Tain lHermitage and 20 km north of Valence, you will find Clérieux, a farmers village, that also had a rich industrial past with its grinding and its factory of fabrics. Its medieval past has left ramparts and a castle. Today, this dynamic town of 2,000 inhabitants, who participate in many associations activities, enjoys a huge demographic growth.

Languages

• French

Cost in US$:

USD 290

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• Registration fees
• Written materials pre-departure

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Conservation
• Culture
• Environment
• Historic Preservation
• Restoration

Typical Volunteer

Motivated to work voluntarily within an international team, tolerant, open-minded and cooperative person with adventurous spirit.

Age Range

18 - 30 years old

This Program is open to

American and Canadian Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups

CADIP - Canadian Alliance for Development Initiatives and Projects's Mission Statement

CADIP promotes peace, cooperation, tolerance and understanding in international, multi-ethnic, multi-cultural surroundings. The organization also promotes patterns and examples of civil activities focused on serving others, on building social ties and strengthening communities, on supporting civil society development. Aims and general objectives: * To promote volunteering as an expression of civic contribution * To strengthen the international contacts among young people * To build tolerance and understanding in multicultural and multi-ethnic surroundings *To promote multiunderstanding among youth all over the world * To facilitate the individual growth of the volunteers through the acquisition of work, life and learning skills * To work for the recognition and promotion of non-formal learning * To support the community initiatives and assist in community development.