🌱✨ Solidarity Missions at Pourgues Ecovillage in France

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L'expérience

Live, Learn, and Contribute to a Collective Way of Life in Southern France
At Pourgues, solidarity missions are more than just volunteering — they are an invitation to live with intention, contribute to a regenerative community, and immerse yourself in an environment that values cooperation, simplicity, and human connection.

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Ce que vous offrez

20 heures d'aide par semaine

Nettoyage: Aider à nettoyer la cuisine, les chambres, les salles de bain et les espaces communs.

Aide en cuisine: Aider à préparer, finaliser et servir les repas.

Construction & Réparation: Aider à diverses réparations ou constructions.

Jardinage: Aider à faire pousser des plantes et cultiver des jardins

Frais supplémentaires requis

Montant: € 12 Par jour

Description: 12€ per day to cover food and accomodation expenses.

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Ce que vous recevez

2 jours de congé par semaine

Dortoir partagé: Vous aurez un lit dans une chambre partagée, ce qui signifie que vous partagerez la même chambre avec d'autres voyageurs.

Tente: Vous dormirez dans une tente sur un site de camping.

Petit-déjeuner: Vous avez droit à un petit-déjeuner gratuit, tous les jours de votre séjour.

Déjeuner: Vous avez droit à un déjeuner gratuit, tous les jours de votre séjour.

Dîner: Vous avez droit à un dîner gratuit, tous les jours de votre séjour.

Laverie Gratuite: Vous pouvez utiliser notre buanderie librement.

Soirées gratuites: Entrée gratuite aux meilleures soirées de la ville.

Événements gratuits: Entrée gratuite aux meilleurs événements de la ville.

Transfert: Nous viendrons vous chercher à votre arrivée et vous emmènerons à notre propriété.

Utilisez notre cuisine équipée: N'hésitez pas à utiliser notre cuisine et préparer vos propres délicieux repas.

Accès Internet Rapide: Internet haut débit pour travailler à distance

Espace de Travail Dédié: Espace spécifique pour travailler à distance

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Exigences

Débutant Français ou Intermédiaire Anglais

Entre 18 et 55 ans

Accueille les volontaires solo, les couples et les partenaires de volontaires

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Ce qui n'est pas inclus

Vols, assurance voyage, transport interne et visa

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Détails du programme

These missions are designed for individuals who wish to offer their time, skills, and energy to support a shared vision of ecological transition and meaningful living.

Main Objectives:

Support the ecovillage through useful and varied tasks (eco-construction, gardening, event logistics, maintenance, cooking, cleaning, childcare, etc.).

Strengthen the social fabric of the place through collaboration, presence, and sharing.

Allow participants to discover a different rhythm of life — rooted in simplicity, connection, and purpose.

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Activités et horaires

As a solidarity mission participant, you'll be involved in the daily life of the ecovillage through a variety of hands-on tasks that support the community’s well-being and sustainability. The work is meaningful, collective, and adapted to both your abilities and the needs of the moment.

Typical Activities may include:

🌿 Gardening & permaculture care

🧹 Cleaning and maintaining shared spaces

🍽️ Helping in the kitchen (cooking, dishes, food prep)

🛠️ Light construction or renovation projects

🎨 Preparing events or artistic activities

👶 Supporting with children or family life (when relevant)

🪑 Logistics & setup for group stays or workshops

Shifts & Rhythm:

💼 Average contribution: 4 to 5 hours per day, 5 days per week

🧘 Afternoons and weekends are generally free for rest, exploration, or participation in community life

🗓️ Schedules are shared weekly and organized collectively to adapt to the flow of life at Pourgues

🔄 Flexibility is appreciated – the rhythm can shift depending on the season or needs

Note: There are no “bosses” — responsibilities are shared with care and autonomy, in a spirit of mutual aid and presence.

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Règles

Living together with respect and awareness

To ensure harmony, safety, and a rich experience for everyone, we ask all solidarity mission participants to honor the following guidelines during their stay:

1. Respect the place and its people
– Treat the ecovillage, its spaces, nature, and inhabitants with care.
– Speak and act with kindness, honesty, and responsibility.

2. Be present and engaged
– Participate actively in the missions and show up on time for your shifts.
– Communicate openly if you're facing any difficulty or need support.

3. No drugs during missions and no alcool abuses
– To maintain a grounded and safe environment, we ask that no substances be consumed during your stay, especially during work hours and shared activities.

4. Honor shared spaces
– Clean up after yourself, respect quiet hours, and contribute to collective well-being.
– Follow the systems in place for compost, waste sorting, water, and energy use.

5. Respect privacy and diversity
– Everyone comes from different paths — we welcome all identities and ways of life, as long as mutual respect is upheld.

6. Children and families
– If families are present, be attentive to the presence of children and their safety. Some tasks may involve helping with family life if agreed upon.

At Pourgues, we believe that honest dialogue is essential. Regular group check-ins are held to share how everyone is feeling and to adjust if needed. If at any point the mission no longer feels aligned for you or us— emotionally, physically, or relationally — it’s entirely possible to pause or end it. What matters most is that each person feels free, respected, and listened to.