Description

Under the supervision of a communal employee, a group of volunteers from different countries will take part in the restoration of some small walls in the centre of the village of Marcy, using traditional methods. Thus, it will be mainly masonry and stonework.

Possible free time activities:
* Visit of Lyon and Villefranche sur Saone.
* Vineyards discovery activities: visits of explorations and cellars.
* Hiking in the valley of Azergue, the Monts du Beaujolais or the Dombes.
* Visit of medieval villages such as Oingt, Chatillon dAzergues, or Anse.
* Swimming at the lake of Villefranche. Sport: football, hikes, tennis, swimming.

Highlights

Located in the Rhone department, close to the cities of Villefranche sur Saone and Lyon, Marcy is a village of approximately 600 inhabitants, at the very heart of the country of the golden stones (Le Pays des Pierres Dorees) and of Beaujolais (famous French wine).

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD 290

Cost Includes:

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

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Conservation
• Historic Preservation
• Restoration
• Volunteering

Typical Volunteer

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

Age Range

18 - 30 years

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.