Community project in France
In Dordogne, this community work camp welcomes groups of young people aged 15 to 18 to restore local heritage and maintain green spaces.
- Where
- France
- Length
- 1 week
- Minimum age
- 15 years old
- Language
- French intermediate
from €600 per week
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The project
Join this community work camp in France, in the heart of Dordogne! Open to young people aged 15 to 18, this programme 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.
A project we follow
Projects chosen with care and followed through regular visits on site.
A typical week
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.
Accommodation and meals
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.
Meals
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.
The goal of this youth work camp in France
- To improve local residents’ quality of life by involving them in a range of projects
- To enhance and restore local heritage
- To maintain and develop green spaces
In practical terms, you will take part in a mix of projects spread across 5 sites:
- Heritage renovation (wall consolidation, abbey, castle)
- Small maintenance work (object-making, signage, repairs, costumes, sewing)
- Helping organize activities and events in community cafés, community spaces and local events (art, dance, or music festivals)
- Running creative workshops (drawing, painting, clay)
- Maintaining outdoor green spaces (gardening, brush clearing, planting, permaculture)
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.
Additional information
Sanitary facilities are available on site (dry toilets). Participants may need to travel to nearby villages, with minibuses available.
Budget
Length of stay
This programme 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. Please contact us to receive a personalized quote.
What is included
- Accommodation in shared tents (provided)
- All meals
- Supervision
- Equipment and tools
- 24/7 on-site assistance and an emergency number
- European Youth Card included for discounts across Europe
Not included
- Round-trip travel
- Sleeping bag and sleeping mat
- Optional transfers (please contact us depending on your arrival location)
Where your money goes
Donations are reinvested in full and directly into the local associations. How the costs break down
See the budget week by week
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Getting ready to leave
Your application
An up-to-date CV and a cover letter describing your background and what brings you here.
Insurance
For any project abroad, Freepackers requires travel insurance covering accidents, illness, repatriation and third-party liability. With Chapka Cap Student, you get 5% off.
Online language lessons
With Clic Campus: video lessons and an e-learning platform, from home.
Questions
What are the vaccination requirements for a summer camp?
Check with your doctor before you leave, and with a travel health service such as the Institut Pasteur: pasteur.fr/fr/centre-medical/preparer-son-voyage/
What are the benefits of a school work placement abroad?
A work placement abroad brings a great deal, personally and professionally. It gives you international experience, builds your language skills, immerses you in a new culture and lets you make a real contribution to projects with a social impact. These experiences are also worth highlighting in your studies, your career and your personal life.
Which format should you choose for a humanitarian trip with under 18s?
For the youngest, there are summer camps built around environmental, community or animal projects. These supervised stays let children and teenagers take part in solidarity work suited to their age, while enjoying activities that are both fun and educational.
Can you do your school work placement in another country?
Of course. Whatever course you are on, you can take part.
Our placements abroad cover a wide range of fields with a positive impact on local communities. You can choose to join:
- Education: supporting teaching in schools, running educational workshops for children or taking part in awareness campaigns on crucial subjects such as the environment.
What is a youth work camp?
A youth work camp is a stay where teenagers take part in solidarity projects, often centred on building, renovation or protecting the environment. Run in several countries, these camps let young people help improve local living conditions while gaining valuable practical and personal skills.
How do you sign up for a summer camp abroad?
Signing up for a summer camp abroad usually takes several steps:
- Choose a programme that suits the teenager's interests and language level.
- Check the conditions for joining: age, language level, paperwork required.
What does a week at a summer camp look like?
Most youth camps follow a similar pattern:
- Day one: on arrival, participants are welcomed by the staff, introduced to the others and shown around, so they feel at ease.
- Monday to Friday:
What is a summer camp?
A summer camp is an immersive experience that lets teenagers and young adults take part in educational, sporting and cultural activities over the summer holidays.
These programmes offer a safe setting in which to discover new cultures and activities, improve language skills (English or Spanish) and meet people from all kinds of backgrounds. They carry a strong educational purpose: teenagers learn a great deal about the culture and the language of the country they visit.
Another question? Ask the team, and someone who knows the project will answer.
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