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Application to volunteer and help with the

project at La Giraudiere 2012
Please complete this form to register your application to take part with the project at La Giraudiere in South West France.
PLEASE NOTE Completing this form does not mean that you have a place we will contact you once we have all the applicants to hand.
Do not pay your 1st payment until your place as been confirmed
Do not book your travel arrangements until your place as been confirmed

VISAS and TRAVEL PERMITS For those who need a Travel visa or permit remember that when you complete your visa application that you are coming to help at La Giraudiere you are not a paid worker you are a Tourist who has reserved accommodation for which you are paying for. To help with your visa application you may need a letter of confirmation that you have booked and paid for your accommodation if you require a letter of confirmation you must tick the appropriate box  half way down the form.
First Name (s)
Family / Surname
Address
Town or City
Post code / Code Postal
Country
Your email address
Telephone Number
Portable or Mobile telephone Number
Nationality
Age and Date of Birth
Sex
 Male Female


Describe what you are presently doing ?
 i.e are you at University and what are you studying?
or are you working and if so what is your job?
or are you unemployed. Is this part of your gap year or year out? Are you retired ?
Do you hold a full driving license ? Yes No
Did you send us your CV ? Yes No
Briefly,
What do you expect to learn or gain from helping us at La Giraudiere ?

You do not have to be a skilled builder or a computer wizard just a willingness to try and learn 
Briefly,
What skills or qualities do you think you could give to La Giraudiere or pass on to the rest of the group ?

If you are a qualified electricain, English teacher or maybe a marketing expert would you be prepared to pass on your skills to others in the group ?
The Address you will be travelling from if it is different from the above.
i.e. If you are a student what is your university?
Describe how you will be travelling ?
(We ask this to insure that you have researched how you will arrive at La Giraudiere and budgeted for your travelling costs)
If you were ill or had an accident whilst staying at La Giraudiere who would we contact?
Please supply telephone number with the contact information
What medical and hospital insurance cover will you have? (Please state the insurance company you will be insuring with) 
What Languages do you speak ?
Please Tick how you would like to help.
You can Tick one or all which you feel you would like to do, learn about or get involved with
 Building and or Restoration work
Painting, renovation, Property maintenance
Computer, Marketing, Clerical day to day; blog entries and social media updates
House Keeping,Cooking,Shopping etc
Website Production,Design,layout,maintenance,improvements etc
Writing, articles for the website  about France or the atractions of France
Research, writing and producing webpages about the nature and (or) HIstory
Photography, videos and or filming 
Will you require a reciept for your booking in order to help with your Travel Visa application
Remember that some nationals are not allowed to visit France without a permit or and visa but you are allowed to visit as a paying guest or a tourist with a confirmed accommodation reservation.

Please click the box to confirm yes you do require 
How many weeks would you like to stay at La Giraudiere ? (Minimum is 3)
Please indicate which period or periods you would like to be considered for.
 March 2012 or prior 
April 2012
May 2012
June 2012
July 2012
August 2012
September 2012
October 2012
You can check the program dates and what places remaining at ~ PROGRAM ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE DATES
Your prefered Arrival Date
Day Month Year
Your prefered Departure Date
Day Month Year
Pick you up where? Chalais Gare (Station)
I will arrive direct at La Giraudiere and will not need picking up
I have my own car / Transport and will arrive direct

If you cannot make the trip or you are delayed you should notify us as soon as possible. No prior cancellation then No refund.
Each applicant will have their own room unless you wish to share with a partner or friend. Please indicate here if you are applying jointly and the name of the joint applicant. Please note a reduction in the weekly price will be made for those sharing.