The Maison Concordia has been owned by the national association since 1996. Formerly the
local post office and the home of the local rural warden, the building is now the headquarters
of the Concordia Nouvelle-Aquitaine delegation. On the site, there are not only the offices of
the delegation's employees, but also a house with accommodation for the 5 young European
volunteers who are on mission in the region every year. In the garden, we organise events
throughout the year with local residents. Also on site, the Grains de Blés association
distributes weekly baskets of fruit, vegetables and local produce. So not only is this place
steeped in history, it's also an essential part of local life. The Maison is no longer as young
as it once was, and is in need of some refreshment and repairs if it is to remain the meeting
place and meeting place we love so much, a symbol of the commitment that the Concordia
association has been making since 1950.
İş Tanımı
Come and take part in the work to improve the Maison Concordia in Saint Caprais de
Bordeaux, in the middle of the Entre-Deux-Mers vineyards. On the programme: a host of
tasks to make the house a pleasant place to stay for the young European volunteers who
stay on the site all year round, as well as organising events with local residents. You will be
accompanied by a technical coordinator who will show you the many techniques used:
building wooden furniture, painting, landscaping and vegetable gardening, etc.
Konaklama ve Yemek
You will be accommodated in individual tents, with sanitary facilities, a kitchen and a
communal living room. A budget will be allocated to the leaders. Together, you will help to
organise community life (cleaning, activities, etc.) and take turns preparing meals using
locally sourced produce. Our aim is to encourage vegetarian eating using local, seasonal
produce, while respecting participants' diets and discovering local cuisine together.
Konum ve Serbest Zaman
The village of Saint Caprais de Bordeaux is set amidst the vineyards and châteaux of the
Entre-Deux-Mers region. It's 30 minutes by public transport from Bordeaux, 30 minutes from
Libourne and Saint Emilion, 1 hour from Bazas and 1h15 from the Arcachon basin. The
commune has a number of sports facilities, including a football stadium, tennis courts and
petanque pitches. There are several footpaths in the vicinity, as well as a number of cycle
paths. So you'll have plenty of opportunity to discover the region, its châteaux and vineyards,
and its small surrounding villages when you're not working on the site.
Notlar
Remember to take clothes and shoes for work that won't get dirty. For leisure activities, you'll
need clothes suited to the climate (warm fleece or jumper, shorts and hiking trousers,
windbreaker, down jacket, warm socks, etc.). Don't forget sun protection (a hat or cap is
essential, sunglasses with high protection factor, sun cream with high protection factor IP
30-50, etc.) and a swimming costume for swimming or white-water activities.
For accommodation, remember to bring a warm sleeping bag and a towel. You should also
bring a rucksack (in addition to your luggage), comfortable trainers and a pair of flip-flops.
You'll also need to pack these essential accessories: a mobile phone charger, a water bottle
and a headlamp or torch.
Social events will be organised in collaboration with our activity leaders and according to
your wishes. In particular, we'll be organising themed evenings in each country. If you'd like
to share a little of your culture (recipes, traditional stories, unusual objects, music, etc.), don't
hesitate to take a little piece of your country/region in your rucksack.