Friends


The best people to share with others the unique Le Pas Opton experience, are people who’ve been here themselves. Over the years we’ve worked with many fantastic people who’ve committed time and much more to doing just this.  This began informally with guests simply telling their friends and over time we have developed a resource programme to support and thank those who feel that spreading the word about a Spring Harvest Holiday is important to them.

Relationships are at the heart of Spring Harvest Holidays. Many friendships have been made here, both on holiday or indeed as part of the work that we do.

Our friends help us in many ways. Here are a couple of ways that you can become involved

Ambassadors

Ambassadors may organise a local meeting to promote Spring Harvest Holidays, distribute literature and information, man an exhibition stand or help to organise a group visit to Le Pas Opton.

We’re looking for people to join this team who are just as passionate and enthusiastic about a holiday at LPO as we are. If you feel this is you and want to become an Ambassador, call or email  Andy Heald  who will give you some more information about the programme and selection.

+44 (0) 1825 748318
andy@springharvest.org

Volunteers


Each spring an intrepid team of volunteers travels from the UK for an "activity holiday" to help with various tasks including:
  • montage (putting up and equipping tents)
  • planting flower beds and hanging baskets
  • minor building and decorating works
    • cleaning and de-winterising of mobile homes
    • a host of other jobs needed at the start of the season

We cover ferry costs for everyone who helps us in this way.
The core montage team come for three weeks or more and focus on tents and inventory. The work is quite physical and takes place weekdays for around seven hours a day. The core montage team receive expenses as a contribution towards their petrol and subsistence.

Other tasks are fulfilled by an ad hoc team who usually come for a shorter period. Like the core montage team, they stay in mobile homes on site and enjoy evenings and weekends in the park and the region.
The team dynamics are fantastic. Some of our core team have been with us since the first season. The day starts with prayer and a briefing, then it's down to work. Evenings are light and usually quite warm, so barbecues, meals together and shared activities are part of the fun.

We need people who are physically fit, have their own transport, are practically minded and organised. You need to be available for at least a week in the period April 20 to May 11 2009.
If you'd like to know more, email michelep@springharvest.org.