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Philanthropic Institution 58120 Saint-Léger-de-Fougeret, France
Volunteer to help build a medieval Gothic edifice in France!
What you offer
30h
- Hours per week
- Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
- Building & Repairing
- Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
What you get
2
- Days off per week
- Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
- Shared Dorm
- You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
- Breakfast
- You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
- Lunch
- You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
- Dinner
- You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
- Fast Internet Access
- High-speed internet for you to work remotely
- Dedicated Workspace
- Specific space for you to work remotely
- Use our equipped kitchen
- Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
- Free Laundry
- You can use our laundry room freely.
- Free Tours
- We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
- Free Hiking Tours
- We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
- Get free drinks or beverages.
- Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.
- Free Parties
- Get free entrance for the best parties in town.
- Free Events
- Get free entrance for the best events in town.
- Bikes at your disposal
- You can use our bikes any time you want.
- Pick Up
- We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
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- Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
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Availability
Aug
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- Stay at least
- 2 weeks
- Stay up to
- 1 month
The Experience
We seek for volunteers to help build a medieval Gothic edifice in Burgundy using 13th-century techniques and materials. We provide food and lodging in exchange for your help 5 days a week. The benefits are using sustainable materials, learning new skills, making new friends, and lasting memories. Nonprofit eco-friendly, diversity, equity, inclusion association. Follow us on Instagram "opus.gothique" or go to our Webside www.opusgothique.fr
Learn moreRequirements
- Intermediate English or Intermediate French
- Between 18 and 75 years old
- Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
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95 Reviews
Host & Team
Hours & Tasks
Philanthropic Institution
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 72 Meeting international travelers
- 70 Get in touch with nature
- 55 Practicing English
- 48 Immersing in the local culture
- 47 Meeting locals
- 38 Creating true social impact
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 29 4. Quality education
- 19 5. Gender equality
- 8 3. Good health and well-being
- 5 13. Climate action
Craig
United States
Great experience, very physically demanding. The other volunteers were very fun, and several were returning volunteers which says a lot. The owners, Sam and Donald, were very welcoming. Our needs were looked after and the dorm was sufficient, but definitely not for anyone who's scared of spiders or insects! The project work was hard but it was great to see tangible progress everyday and Jim was great at training everyone. The social environment was wonderful and I will definitely be returning.
12 days ago
Maria
Spain
This project is awesome !!! it makes you feel like going after your passions really makes everything make sense. Sam, Jim, Susi, and Donald are all amazing people who make things super easy, and there's always something interesting to talk about. ¡ Ándale, hasta la próxima!!!! ;)
15 days ago
Robert
United Kingdom
As someone who loves to build and travel I found the experience to be both fulfilling and inspiring as I was able to contribute to such a big project, it has had a big impact on how I see travel and work experiences.
15 days ago
Emerald
Canada
Nothing I write here could adequately express how deeply grateful I am for the experience of the organization. Sam and Jim create an environment truly unmatched that I doubt I'll ever find again. My two weeks at the site were truly life changing and wouldn't be traded for anything in this world or another. I can only encourage any prospective volunteers to jump in, you'll see what I mean when you go.
24 days ago
Jeffrey
United States
This experience was my first Worldpackers, and I thoroughly enjoyed everything about it. From the volunteers, the work, and the hosts. Sam is always cheerful and willing to give a hand with anything. The communication is great and there is great respect for everyone. Jim is a great guy with cool stories and is very knowledgeable about the work. Finally this place is awesome to meet a diverse group of people and get to know them. If you want to work hard and really enjoy your time this is the place to go!
25 days ago
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