Join this community work camp in France, in the heart of Dordogne! Open to young people aged 15 to 18, this program is ideal for groups of 8 to 25 participants who want to take part in environmental initiatives and renovation projects. Enjoy a unique experience of solidarity and sharing in support of local development.
In practical terms, you will take part in a mix of projects spread across 5 sites:
These work camps cover a wide variety of activities—whether it’s renovating small heritage sites, artistic creation, supporting volunteers during local events, or taking part in environmental projects—all with a shared purpose of serving the public interest.
Local stakeholders are always involved to encourage intercultural encounters, engagement, and young people’s active participation.
Project allocation depends on project availability and departure dates.
Young people spend 20 to 25 hours per week on the work camp. They work in the mornings, and afternoons and weekends are dedicated to cultural, sports, leisure, or popular education activities.
Supervisors are with the young people at all times to answer their questions, support them, and explain their tasks.
This program is available between May and October for 2 or 3 weeks each year.
The budget may vary depending on the number of participants, the type of project selected, and the desired length of stay. From €600 per person (for 1 week).
Please contact us to receive a personalized quote.
Duration in weeks | Total mission budget |
|---|---|
1 week | 600 € |
You will stay in shared tents (provided), with 2 to 3 people per tent. Accommodation conditions may vary slightly depending on your project.
Please remember to bring a sleeping bag and a torch/flashlight.
A kitchen area is available. Food is provided and included in the project budget, and meals are prepared by the volunteers on a rotating basis by forming kitchen teams. Meals can be adapted to specific diets upon request.
Sanitary facilities are available on site (dry toilets). Participants may need to travel to nearby villages, with minibuses available.
For any international project, Freepackers requires travel insurance covering accidents, illness and repatriation, including civil liability for professional activities abroad.
For full protection while studying or interning abroad, you can take out Cap Student insurance online via this link Student insurance abroad | Chapka Assurances, which gives you a 5% discount.
If you choose another insurance provider, we will ask you to send us a copy of your insurance certificate in English.
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A youth work camp is a stay where teenagers take part in solidarity-based projects, often focused on construction, renovation, or environmental protection. Organized in several countries, these work camps allow young people to help improve local communities’ living conditions while gaining valuable practical and interpersonal skills.
These programs offer many benefits:
For younger participants, there are summer camps built around environmental, community, or animal projects. These supervised stays allow children and teenagers to get involved in an age-appropriate solidarity mission, while also enjoying fun and educational activities.
