Workcamps (STV)

Code Type Name Location Starting Ending Duration Additional info
CJ-2016-01 PAT Sir J. A. Macdonalds summer residence Rivière-du-Loup, Québec 2016-06-05 2016-06-19 14 days Remote location, applications starting on February 15.
CJ-2016-02 ENVIRO Jardin des sources I Sainte-Thérèse, Québec 2016-06-26 2016-07-17 22 days Near Montréal
CJ-2016-03 ENVIRO Jardin des sources II Sainte-Thérèse, Québec 2016-07-24 2016-08-07 14 days Near Montréal
CJ-2016-04 CONS St-Bruno-de-Kamouraska St-Bruno de Kamouraska, Québec August (TBA*) August (TBA*) 14 days Remote location,  to be confirmed
CJ-2016-05 CONS P’tit bonheur Lac Superior, Québec August (TBA*) August (TBA*) 14 days Remote location, no alcool, to be confirmed

MTV, camp leaders

Code Name Location Starting Ending Duration Additional info
CJ-2016-10 Co-Camp leader on Jardin des sources I and II Sainte-Thérèse, Québec 2016-06-21 2016-08-09 49 days Flexible dates
CJ-2016-11 Co-Camp leader on Sir J. A. Macdonalds summer residence Rivière-du-Loup, Québec 2016-06-01 2016-06-21 16 days Remote location

 

CJ-2015-01   

Sir John A. Macdonalds was one of the main artisan of the Canadian confederation in 1867 and it’s first prime minister. Take part in the preservation and restoration of his history and discover the maritime region of Bas St-Laurent.

Work: The project is to restore and embellish a historical house in preparation for the celebrations of the 100th anniversary of the Canadian confederation, in 2017. Supervised by an expert in architectural heritage and an expert in natural heritage, the volunteers will:

– Restore a balcony
– Renovate a room of the house
– Recreate, according to historical archives, a flower garden

Leisure: The work camp is located relatively near a National park, expect plenty of outdoors activities.

Accommodations: The volunteers will stay at the summer house itself which also serves as an inn, food will be prepared by the group in the small kitchen. Expect all comforts of a Canadian prime minister… in 1867 (plus electricity and modern technologies).

Location: About 5km from the town of Rivière-du-Loup, it is located about 400 km from Montréal. The nearest terminal is Pierre-Elliott-Trudeau Airport (YUL).

See: https://goo.gl/maps/wDqC4XAZzvz

Local Organization: The non-profit « The Canadian Heritage of Quebec » was one of the first organizations in Canada to work to preserve architectural heritage Quebec. It was founded in 1956. Today its mission is the conservation on heritage buildings and sites of historical or natural importance in the province of Québec. They own many historical site among witch is the summer house of Sir. John A. Macdonalds, the first Prime minister of Canada and a founding father of the country.

Special requirements: An interest for architecture and/or history and a predisposition for precision manual work.

 

 

CJ-2015-02   

Over 10 years ago, the city of Sainte-Thérèse and Chantiers jeunesse volunteers began transforming an abandoned site into a new green space located right in the town center, some 30 km north of Montréal. The site, known as the “Pit à Charron” (the Charron’s Pit) is a former quarry and was for many years a garbage dump! The groups toiled away to clean the site and begin a landscaping job. Today, we are a long way from the first two phases when 800 tires were found and the first paths and trails were built! This site is now a nature park well known by the whole community. Participants have helped with the installation of windmills used to filter the water of the ponds. Welcome to the “Jardin des Sources” (Springs Garden)!

Work: Two groups will follow one another this summer in July and in August to improve the accessibility of the site for the citizens and to bring out the ecological and natural character of the site. Moreover, you will get the chance to work with youths from the Sainte-Thérèse Youth Club. Here is the challenge that awaits you in this bird’s paradise:

 

·         Clean some areas in the park and the Lamothe pit ;

·         Plant trees and shrubs to reduce erosion;

·         Clean the lakes and the rivers surrounding the site.

Work will be divided in two parts (July and August) depending on the workcamp’s progress.

Local organisation: The city of Sainte-Thérèse. They have been welcoming us for many years and look forward to meet this year’s volunteers. Volunteers will work in team with Sainte-Thérèse youth center’s teens.

Accommodations: In the student residences of the College of Sainte-Thérèse.

Location: Sainte-Thérèse is located 30 km north of Montréal and is accessible via public transportation. The nearest terminal is Pierre-Elliott-Trudeau Airport (YUL).

See: https://goo.gl/maps/39UDjBzyQeE2

Meeting point: Meeting point will be at Montmorency Subway Station, early morning on the 26th (more info on the info sheet). Don’t forget about the 4 à 7 (happy hour) taking place on 25th in Montréal!

 

CJ-2015-03     

Over 10 years ago, the municipality and Chantiers jeunesse volunteers began transforming an abandoned site into a new green space located right in the town center, some 30 km north of Montréal. The site, known as the “Pit à Charron” (the Charron’s Pit) is a former quarry and was for many years a garbage dump! The groups toiled away to clean the site and begin a landscaping job. We are, as a result, a long way from the first two phases when 800 tires were found and the first paths and trails were built! This site is now a nature park well known by the whole community. Participants have helped with the installation of windmills used to filter the water of the ponds. Welcome to the “Jardin des Sources” (Springs Garden)!

Work: Two groups will follow one another this summer in July and in August to improve the accessibility of the site for the citizens and to bring out the ecological and natural character of the site. Moreover, you will get the chance to work with youths from the Sainte-Thérèse Youth Club. Here is the challenge that awaits you in this bird’s paradise:

 

·         Clean some areas in the park and the Lamothe pit ;

·         Plant trees and shrubs to reduce erosion;

·         Clean the lakes and the rivers surrounding the site.

Work will be divided in two parts (July and August) depending on the workcamp’s progress.

Local organisation: The city of Sainte-Thérèse. They have been welcoming us for many years and look forward to meet this year’s volunteers. Volunteers will work in team with Sainte-Thérèse youth center’s teens.

Accommodations: In the student residences of the College of Sainte-Thérèse.

Location: Sainte-Thérèse is located 30 km north of Montréal and is accessible via public transportation. The nearest terminal is Pierre-Elliott-Trudeau Airport (YUL).

See: https://goo.gl/maps/39UDjBzyQeE2

Meeting point: Meeting point will be at Montmorency Subway Station, early morning on the 24th (more info on the info sheet). Don’t forget about the 4 à 7 (happy hour) taking place on 23rd in Montréal!

 

CJ-2016-04         

This summer, the nice people of Saint-Bruno are waiting for you to help them re-embellish the village!

Local organization: The Local Community Action Committee (Comité d’action communautaire de Saint-Bruno) gathers volunteers working for the improvement of their community on the cultural, patrimonial, social and economic levels. One of the committee’s priorities is to offer citizens of all ages a more pleasant and inviting environment: improvement of the built patrimony of the Saint-Bruno Fabric, the lay-out of rest areas and renovation of various leisure infrastructures.

Work: The project consists in the renovation of some buildings and leisure sites in the center of the village and to build a commemorative sign for Chantiers jeunesse. Work under the sun and warm meetings await you!

–          Renovate and improve the municipal infrastructure: painting, minor repairs, wood work ;

–          Clean the library and the multigenerational activity center ;

–          Plant trees and build fences ;

–          Do landscaping in some paths around the river ;

–          Do landscaping in municipal parks.

 

Accommodations: The group will live in the community center of St-Bruno. Bring a sleeping bag.

Location: Saint-Bruno-de-Kamouraska is located 401 km East of Montréal and 164 km East of Québec, in the maritime region of Bas-St-Laurent. The nearest terminal is Pierre-Elliott-Trudeau Airport (YUL).

See: https://goo.gl/maps/H4gaD6kmLzr

Meeting point: Meeting point will be at Montreal central bus station, early morning on the first day of the camp (more info on the info sheet). Don’t forget about the 4 à 7 (happy hour) taking place on the 23rd in Montréal!

Additional fees: While there are no additional fees to be paid to Chantiers Jeunesse, the purchase of a bus ticket is necessary to get to the workcamp. The ticket is about 75 Euros. Alternative transportation may be used instead, but we ask that you inform us of travel arrangements.


CJ-2015-05     

 

Welcome to Le P’tit Bonheur (The “Little joy” camp), a charming base camp located in the beautiful Laurentian (Laurentides) region! Here you will help to make a summer camp more welcoming to disadvantaged children. In 2016, it will be the second edition of this project.

WORK: The aim of this project is to rebuild the original playground infrastructure (tipis, treehouses, etc.).Your work will enhance the social environment and the activities’ program for the children. Last year volunteers worked on restoring tree houses, this year, we expect to build tipis or wigwams

LEISURE: In this region located north of Montréal, Le P’tit Bonheur offers you a place where nature is both fun and pure. You will enjoy outdoors activities such as canoeing, campfires, and much more. The camp leaders and the permanent camp staff can’t wait for you to meet the school groups, take part of the various activities and make the most of the beautiful surrounding landscapes. This may include day trips to Mont-Tremblant national Park for hiking or swimming.

ACCOMMODATION: In a small guest house of Le P’tit Bonheur. Consumption of alcohol is forbidden on the camps ground.

LOCATION: Le P’tit Bonheur is located In the Laurentians region of the province of Quebec, 116 km north of the city of Montréal and 22 km West of the town of Mont-Tremblant. The closest town is « Lac Supérieur ». It is only accessible by car.

See: https://goo.gl/maps/5i4jLjdTSD12

LOCAL ORGANIZATION: Camp « Le P’tit Bonheur », is a charity of « Les Oeuvres du Père Sablon » a private foundation. The camp was founded in 1945 by Canadian Clergymen.  Today, it’s a non-profit. Its
mission is to give young people of all backgrounds the opportunity to grasp life with both hands; to develop and become winners in life through sports and healthy outdoor activities.

TERMINAL: Pierre-Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL) / St-Jérôme Train station.

MEETING POINT: Meeting point will be in Montréal, early morning on the first day of the camp. Don’t forget about the 4 à 7 (happy hour) taking place the day before the first day of the camp in Montréal!

 

MTV, camp leaders

Be part of the animation team on one or many of our workcamps! You will work with a camp leader from Canada to ensure the success of the camp.

You will arrive a few days before the beginning of the camp to meet the office staff, your co-camp leader and to receive a training.

Work: To be a workcamp co-leader is:

·         To be responsible for the supervision and realisation of a volunteer wok project in collaboration with another leader ;

·         To assist a group of a dozen young volunteers coming from different countries and help them complete their project ;

·         To establish a good relationship between the volunteers, the local host and the local community.

·         To participate in the preparation and evaluation process.

·         To be responsible of implementing eco-responsibility initiatives in the workcamps.

Refer to the corresponding workcamps for specific work projects descriptions.

Conditions: The accommodation in Montréal is provided as well as the Montréal-workcamp place transportation. During the workcamp, food and lodging are provided. Accommodation will be the same as the corresponding workcamp

Special criteria: Applicants are required to have voluntary work experience in the workcamp setting either as a volunteer or a camp leader and an intermediate level of English and a basic level of French. Please send a motivation letter with your application.

 

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