Renovation of an Iron Footbridge in Laroque d' Olmes

  France

Pamiers

Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: August 17 - September 5, 2009

Description: You will participate in the renovation of a former iron footbridge, that passes over the river. The renovation work involves cleaning and painting. This project is in partnership with the municipality and the MJC (youth center). The project will be the occasion to work together with the local youth (12 to 18 year-old), in the objective of an intercultural cooperation.

Highlights: Possible free time activities:
- Hiking or cycling tours,
- visits of Cathar castles,
- sport activities,
- visit of the textile plant of the town,
- swimming at the lake,
- visits of the cities of Foix, Toulouse or the medieval city of Carcassonne.
- Some activities will be organized jointly with the local teenagers of the youth center.

Project location: Laroque d'Olmes is a charming and lively little town of the Ariege department, offering a rich and preserved natural environment. It is also the stronghold of the local textile industry. It is situated in the heart of the Cathar country and at the foot of the Olmes Mountains (Pyrenees), in a calm and rural area.

Cost in US$: 290

Experience Required: no

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.

Participants Travel to France 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.