This project is a program for the restoration of historical heritage site, an ideal place for humanitarian work in France. The Fort is a historical monument that several local associations are committed to protecting and maintaining in order to organize events or educational activities as part of a humanitarian trip.
It is a program particularly suitable for school groups to engage in humanitarian work in France, as well as for scouts, as the projects are diverse and accessible to younger participants (ages 12-17). Individual participants are also welcome, but must be of legal age.
The work time is 26 hours per week, which can be divided into 2-hour sessions in the morning and 2-hour sessions in the afternoon, or even 4-hour sessions. The weekly schedule can also be adjusted based on the group’s responsiveness, and it is important to provide them with break and free time.
– Restoration of the cultural heritage of the Château de Ham.
– Landscaping.
– Use of specific tools.
– Gardening activities.
– Restoration of tools from the era,…
– Contribution to archaeological excavations.
– A visit to the historic city: exploring medieval architecture in the lower town and Art Deco/Modernist reconstruction in the city center.
– A visit to the abbey church and its crypt.
– Discovery of a megalithic alignment (a 10 km walk).
– Exploration of water gardens (the “hardines” of Ham).
– Visit to Amiens and its cathedral, and the evening “Illuminations” show at the cathedral, which attracts one million visitors every summer.
– Part of the Remembrance Circuit, including the Australian Museum in Villers-Bretonneux.
– Discovery of the city of Saint Quentin and a stroll in the Isle Park.
– Visit to Coucy-le-Château, its ruins, and its youth volunteer project for those who want to engage in humanitarian work in France.
Duration in weeks | Total mission budget |
|---|---|
2 weeks | 600 € |
4 weeks | 900 € |
6 weeks | 1200 € |
8 weeks | 1500 € |
Accommodation for young people is in tents (non-mixed), all meals are included, and everyone participates in daily chores at the living quarters and on the work sites. Assignments are supervised by on-site project coordinators.
Our team asks you to respect the places where you will be working and to take advantage of this experience to develop your knowledge and life skills.
To reach the project, either by car, or by TER to Ham, Noyon or Saint-Quentin station, or by TGV to Haute Picardie station where our partner can pick you up thanks to their minibuses at your disposal.
Renovation experience is not required; tasks are adapted according to the level of collective commitment.
This project requires a specific vocabulary, so an intermediate level of French is recommended.
The minimum age for participation in this project is 12 for groups supervised by adult leaders.
For people wishing to take part in renovation activities on their own, a minimum age of 18 is required to be able to follow our experts.
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.
