Step into the shoes of an explorer and uncover forgotten secrets beneath the historic Citadel of Doullens! Join this European Solidarity Corps Volunteering Team for a one-of-a-kind archaeological mission that blends history, teamwork, and discovery — in the same place that inspired Tolkien's legendary world. 🌍🔍
💡 Activity Type: Volunteering Teams (European Solidarity Corps)
🏢 Host Organization: Concordia Picardie
📍 Location: Doullens, France
📆 Period: 18 July – 1 August 2025
⏳ Duration: 2 weeks
📚 Fields: Archaeology, heritage, collective living, community work
💬 Language(s): Basic English or French (recommended)
🎯 Eligibility criteria (Who can apply?):
✔️ Aged 18–30
✔️ No prior experience required
✔️ Motivated to engage in archaeological work
✔️ Willing to live communally and share responsibilities
✔️ Open to physical outdoor activities and teamwork
🧪 Responsibilities / tasks:
⛏️ Excavating and sifting through soil layers
🏺 Searching for historical artifacts
🚪 Clearing an ancient underground passage
🏕️ Participating in daily collective tasks (meal prep, cleaning)
🧑🤝🧑 Living in tents and cooperating with fellow volunteers
🌟 Why to join?
🕰️ Experience a real archaeological dig
📖 Walk in the footsteps of J.R.R. Tolkien
🌳 Sleep inside the citadel grounds
🫱 Make international friends & memories
🛠️ Gain hands-on excavation skills
🌍 Contribute to a meaningful heritage project
📩 Application Info:
⏳ Application Deadline: 18 July 2025 at 00:00
🔗 Apply via the official ESC portal
💰 Compensation:
🏕️ Tent accommodation in the Citadel gardens
🍽️ Shared meals prepared by participants
🛁 Showers at nearby public gym
🚽 Sanitary access provided on site
🚍 Local transport to showers/gym included
🩺 International health insurance and travel reimbursement according to ESC distance bands
🌐 Official link:
ESC Opportunity – The Lost Treasures of the Citadel in Doullens, France
Eligible countries for application:
🇫🇷 France, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇪🇪 Estonia, 🇱🇹 Lithuania, 🇱🇻 Latvia, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇭🇷 Croatia, 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇦🇹 Austria, 🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇭🇺 Hungary
