Enhancement of Le Fort des Dunes in the North of France

  France

Dunkerque

Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: July 7 - July 26

Description: The volunteer project is based in a fortress located in the North of France, 500 meters from the beach, and at 500 meters from the town of Dunkerque. With a technical leader, you will work on various parts of the site of the fortress. The planned activities consist in clearing of the outskirts, restoration of the external staircases, collecting of old paved stones and branches and clearing undergrowth off the ditches. This work will be carried out in small groups.

The project is based in the town of Leffrinckoucke, located at a few km from the town of Dunkerque. Buses are available to reach neighbour towns. The nearest train station is in Dunkerque, and many connections are available by TGV to Lille (35 min) or Paris (2 hours).

Cost in US$: $290 US

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 old

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.