CACIAURA

The Association Nationale Etudes et Chantiers works closely with regional associations to develop volunteer projects in France and abroad. United within ANEC, these associations organize workcamps based on the values of sharing, solidarity and respect for differences. Here, the association Chantiers Actions Citoyenneté et Inclusion Auvergne Rhône-Alpes (CACIAURA) leads the way.

What do they offer? International workcamps enable volunteers - aged 14 and over - to work for local development and the common good. They involve the development of natural areas and the restoration of heritage, and aim to improve living conditions for local populations (building a village bread oven, cleaning up a riverbank, organizing a festival, creating entertainment...).

Where? Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein, Bulgaria, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Hungary, Poland, Romania... and the list goes on. And don't forget that ANEC also offers workcamps in France (Île-de-France, Grand Est, Midi-Pyrénées and Rhône-Alpes, Auvergne, etc.).

Prices and conditions. No special qualifications required. Must be aged between 14 and 17 for teen workcamps and between 18 and 25 for adult workcamps (17 with parental authorization and first experience of teen workcamps). Under the aegis of the European Union, young people aged 18 to 25 can take part in European Voluntary Service (EVS) or Civic Service, for periods of 6 months to 1 year, particularly in Asia.