Opening a path along the banks of Lot river

  France

Cahors

Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: June 28 - July 19, 2008

Description: Under the supervision of the municipal services, the volunteer group will work at the opening of a new path situated on the river bank of the Lot river. The aim is to create an area where the local population and the many tourists of this region can relax in the midst of a remarkable natural environment. Your work will consist in clearing the bush and overgrowth, installing signposts, excavation work to stabilise the path and finally, the construction of wooden units for physical exercise.

On the 1st day of the project, the River Festival will inaugurate the volunteer workcamp which will be presented to the local population.

Possible free time activities: Amazing and preserved nature to discover, hikes, visits to wine-making farms, visits to castles, colourful markets, visits to the city of Cahors.

Prayssac, where the project is taking place, is ideally located in the heart of the touristic Quercy region, on the banks of the river Lot, in one of its wonderful meanders, right in the heart of the Cahors vineyards.

Cost in US$: $290 US

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: motivated to work voluntarily within an international youth team, tolerant, open-minded and cooperative young 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 is an independent, non-governmental, non-religious, not-for-profit Canadian organization based in Vancouver, British Columbia. Through various youth initiatives, 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.