Renovation of the Notre-Dame church of Bonrepos

  France

Toulouse

Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Dates: August 18 - September 8

Description: Under the supervision of volunteers from the village, you will renovate the Notre-Dame church of Bonrepos-sur-Aussonnelle, which is at the centre of the village. The aim is to valorize the site in order to develop tourism in the village, together with other projects (putting up sign posts, etc). You will do painting (doors, furniture) and masonry on one of the outer walls, as well as other maintenance work.

Furthermore, during the last weekend of the project, the local festival will take place: you will participate in the preparations with the population.

Highlights: Possible free time activities: Walking and cycling tours, sports activities, adventure park Tepacap, visits to the city of Toulouse. Exchanges with the local youth will be encouraged for a better integration of the international volunteers in the local life.

Bonrepos-sur-Aussonnelle is a rural village of 850 inhabitants. Located 35 km from Toulouse, close to St-Lys and Muret, it is at the border of the Gers district. An ancient Roman way and a 15th century castle can be found there. During the 2nd World War, the French resistance fighters had a stronghold near the village. Surrounded by woody hills, Bonrepos overlooks the plains of the region of Toulouse.

Cost in US$: USD 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.