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Volunteer to help build a medieval Gothic edifice in France!

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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

What you offer

30 hours of help per week

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

What you get

2 days off per week

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.

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.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

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

Program Details

We are building a Medieval edifice by hand and from scratch using hand-carved stones, reclaimed local stone, and lime mortar.
It's a work of art and a magical construction. A project that is creating more than just a 13th-century building but life long memories.

Activities & Shift

We work in groups doing various housekeeping tasks, such as collecting rocks, masonry, woodwork, DIY projects, and yard work.
The day starts at 8h with a 2 hours lunch break and finishes at 17h.
The minimum stay is 2 weeks, the 1st day is induction & training.
Weekend activities are organized when possible with hiking and visiting local sites.

Rules

Follow all site rules and information given on induction/training day.
Keep the dormitory, kitchen, and toilets clean. Wash and put away all tools at the end of each day.
Follow all site rules and information given on induction/training day.
Keep the dormitory, kitchen, and toilets clean. Wash and put away all tools at the end of each day.
Our community is welcoming and inclusive to people from all walks of life. We work together to lift each other up and make the Opus Gothique experience a positive, transformative one.