volontariato internazionale, antirazzismo, pace, diritti
Code:CONCUKSTV03-24B
Where:Bransford
Number of volunteers:6
Language:English
Extra-Fee:50 GBP
Age:18-70
At the end of the season the entire site is deconstructed and packed away for the winter. Like setup, this involves a lot of manual labour and hard work but is a time when the team really comes together as we work to leave the field as we found it at the beginning of the summer. We make sure that all structures are cleaned, dried and packed away. You’ll have the chance to see the behind the scenes of outdoor living and event infrastructure and take part in plenty of problem solving and logistics tasks. While the work can be quite physical, we find that because we are not hosting events anymore, we have more time for team activities such as fancy banquet dinners, dress-up parties or relaxing campfire evenings. If it is something you want to have a go at, then takedown may be the phase for you! Please note that as we take structures down the facilities on the field will become more minimal (toilets and showers will be available till the end).
Green & Away is a registered educational charity, who organise, build and run a unique, tented sustainable venue – a temporary outdoor eco-village, situated on the banks of the River Teme, in lush Countryside overlooked by the Malvern Hulls in the West of England. Every summer since 1990, many volunteers from all different walks of life and all over the world have come together to create a beautiful space for events, connection to the outdoors, community and learning – and we are very excited to welcome you! You will be supported and encouraged to be involved in whatever you feel most comfortable doing, and the host always supports and appreciates new ideas and feedback – Green & Away is a place to share and learn new skills. The host warmly welcomes and encourages individuals of all backgrounds, ethnicities, races, genders, abilities, ages, religions, and orientations to join the Green & Away project. This is an ongoing project with several starting dates. In your application, make sure to add which date you would like to start your 2 weeks project. You can apply for several 2-week periods in the same application.
The site is situated close to a small village which has some small activities going on, the site is roughly 5-6 miles from Worcester with a direct bus. Volunteers can travel quite freely to a big city. More immediately the site is located to a café with walking trails and a river for swimming bordering the site. The nearest hospital is 9 miles away. You will get 2 days off of volunteering, days off are not the same each week, but rest will be assured to all volunteers. The work at Green & Away is what brings us together, but there is also plenty of time for evening activities, revelling in music and laughter in our bar, swimming, playing games and enjoying an evening round the campfire. There is also opportunity for day trips to visit the local area, cultural visits or special days out like canoeing on your days off. You are also invited to engage with our Education Wednesdays, where we spend an afternoon together learning from one another in a variety of ways through talks, workshops and discussions. If you have a skill or knowledge on a topic you would like to share with the group let us know!
The host is an outdoor venue and campsite so all accommodation is tented – this is for all volunteers as well as guests will be in tents. Green & Away will provide you with a space in a tent with a camp bed, sleeping bag, pillow and blanket – IT IS STILL COLD AT NIGHT DURING UK SUMMERTIME, PLEASE ENSURE YOU BRING ENOUGH WARM CLOTHES. All food is provided (3 meals a day, regular tea breaks, with cake!). Meals are vegetarian/vegan, organic, fresh and local when possible. IF you do have any specific dietary requirements, please let the host know in advance. The site has an outdoor biomass-powered, wood cladded shower cubicles, composting toilets, drinking water taps, clothes washing facilities and a washing line. The host provides eco-friendly toiletries. All safety and volunteering equipment is provided by Green and Away.
The host will reach out to you to establish levels of English, you will receive an email if successful. A conversational level of B2 is necessary to understand safety instructions.
A travel guide will be sent to the volunteer nearer the time
For Green and Away it is really important the volunteer understands what we are about (environmental charity, not a music festival! etc.) and the circumstances of the facilities (outdoor showers, camping). Green & Away need volunteers to have a good level of English (B2) which is integral to the safety of themselves and everyone they are working with. A pre-approval interview over the phone will be organised with the host after applications.
Code:ICJA2410
Where:Goerlitz
Number of volunteers:10
Language:English
Extra-Fee:0
Age:18-26
Your help is needed to prepare space and facilities for the Fokus Festival. A 2-day festival (09. – 10. August) – several stages, many workshops, speekers' corners, food and drinks! You are invited to show your individual creativity and talents; you should be ready to work together in international teams. Supported by a carpenter and a metalworker, you can create fancy furniture for the visitors, colorful decoration for the stage, or help by expanding the BMX trail and designing a luminous advertising. In addition, the support of the kitchen team is quite important. It would be great if the group could contribute something special for the Fokus Festival. Plus, volunteers will offer support during the festival itself and will encounter the visitors discovering their creations. For further information, please visit https://www.rabryka.eu/de/Fokus-Festival.html
"RABRYKA" is a unique space for youth culture and social life, situated in an abandoned factory ground. You can see it as an open space for all kinds of youth and social culture. Currently it offers a wide range of possibilities for kids, youths and adults: Repair shops, DIY and creative workshops, a youth center and urban gardening. There is enough inside and outdoor space for gatherings and sports, sharing things and opinions, playing music and partying together and … much more! At the same time, RABRYKA is a part of an initiative, which highly motivates people to develop the civil society of Goerlitz. Everyone is invited to join meetings that focus on the vision of a society, which respects the values of tolerance, equality and cross-cultural empathy. RABRYKA is a fictional word connecting the Polish word for factory fabryka and the first letter of red. Red are the bricks of the buildings of the former factory.
Goerlitz is situated at the very east of Germany. After WWII, it was divided and the area in the east of the river Neisse is now the autonomous town Zgorzelec and part of Poland. Volunteers will get a guided tour through Goerlitz and will learn about its eventful history. Moreover, you will learn about the current network of initiatives in the city, which offers a wide range of cultural and social work. In addition, there will be free time for a cycling tour to a lake nearby, bonfire evenings and a party.
Volunteers will stay near the youth and cultural center. There is a single room for the group for sleeping, there are bathrooms, a shower and a kitchen. Volunteers will need a sleeping bag. It is planned that volunteers will prepare breakfast and dinner on their own. Lunch will be offered at RABRYKA and will be vegan.
Basic German knowledge is helpful, but not required. Volunteers who are skilled in handicraft and creative arts, will enjoy great atmosphere to reveal their talents and abilities. Please be ready to work together in teams. Please bring a sleeping bag, a pillow (if needed), work clothes, a bathing suit, music and be prepared to show your talents. After registration, we require a self-declaration concerning the children and youth protection.
Basic German knowledge is helpful, but not required. Volunteers who are skilled in handicraft and creative arts, will enjoy great atmosphere to reveal their talents and abilities. Please be ready to work together in teams. Please bring a sleeping bag, a pillow (if needed), work clothes, a bathing suit, music and be prepared to show your talents. After registration, we require a self-declaration concerning the children and youth protection.
Code:VJF24 5.5
Where:Ferropolis City of Iron
Number of volunteers:12
Language:English
Extra-Fee:90 EUR
Age:18-26
We aim to create an inclusive environment that provides space for the acceptance of all gender expressions and sexual orientations but in a relaxing, outdoor environment outside of the hectic confines of the city. A multi-day camping festival where self-expression and self-liberation are paramount.
The volunteers will support the Whole Festival Team in 6 hours shifts daily ( hours can variate) in the three phases of the festival ( building, executing, and dismantling). The shifts are variable and can include the following task: Support security, entrance management, waste management, the dismantling of festival equipment, decoration, production tasks, and many more all around the cosmos of this festival.
Whole Festival - Queers United A THREE-DAY ELECTRONIC MUSIC CAMPING FESTIVAL FEATURING A CROSS-SECTION OF BERLIN’S UNDERGROUND QUEER SCENE Considering today’s tumultuous and polarizing political climate, we find it necessary to create a refuge for those that oftentimes find themselves marginalized by the rest of society. WHOLE is an outdoor exercise in community building. We've invited more international crews hoping to enhance & strengthen our sense of community beyond national borders. All genders are welcome to enjoy and create this unique atmosphere. We are excited to build a strong, diverse and happy team of volunteers to create an unforgettable communal experience - pulling off a fierce festival is always a group effort. From building up to assisting festival goers during to tearing down after, we have many positions available. Put your expertise & social skills to work. Create community & be a part of our team!
During their leisure time, the volunteers are welcome to enjoy the unique atmosphere of the festival, and different educational workshops from topics around queerness, drag, and feminism to art. Ferropolis is right next to a lake which invites you to take a swim. During their leisure time the volunteers are free to match their needs with the given venue and opportunities all around the festival. Ferropolis is an old coal mine and is the perfect location for a great festival experience located next to a lake.
!!!Please be aware that it is necessary to bring a tent as accommodation!!! The volunteers will sleep on the camping side in an area reserved especially for all volunteers of the festival. You need all the necessary camping equipment for the period of the work camp. Food will be given with three meals a day. Also drink water is accessible. Please be aware that all other food wishes need to be packed or can be organized privately ( supermarket 3 km away in the next village).
Trainstation Gräfenhainchen or Berlin as a group travel
- Tent and proper camping equipment is needed to bring by the volunteer (also check the weather forecast) - There will be 3x pick up organized by the Festival organizers on the arrival day - The volunteers need to participate during the whole workcamp period IMPORTANT: A questionaire needs to be filled out complementary to be accepted for this workcamp You can find the questionaire here: https://forms.gle/3EAkDDX7bUgqdGZc6 Only applications through Plato with a filled out questionaire will be considered.
Code:NICE-24S-0804A
Where:Fukushima
Number of volunteers:13
Language:English
Extra-Fee:9000 JPY
Age:18+
Volunteers will mainly help and join the festival by making four big lanterns TORO (2 x 2 meters) and hundreds of small lanterns together with local students. Volunteers can design your own large TORO in a group and will float it down a river in the festival. It will be physically demanding work.
This project has been organized together with a local NGO for community development named KOBOSHA since 1996. Volunteers will join the summer festival called TORO NAGASHI that is a memorial service for ancestors by making lanterns named TORO and floating them down a river. Volunteers will make large TORO (2 x 2 meters) for the festival in this workcamp. Project aims to mobilize the local community with workcampers. Through this workcamp, the local community will be much more activated, redeveloping pride for their community!
Small town in the southern part of Fukushima. the population is about 8,300. The town is famous for beautiful flower named Dahlia in Aug. to Oct.
Volunteers will stay local community building. It will be very simple life style and a Japanese style. Room is shared with every volunteer. Meals are cooked by volunteers by turns. Sleeping bag is necessary.
Interest in Japanese culture and respect for local culture. Adaptability to simple living condition and positive attitude to work with locals!
Tokushima station
Activate the isolated community with suffer from depopulation through the festival and good practices in your country
Code:NICE-24S-0810A
Where:Nigata
Number of volunteers:3
Language:Japanese
Extra-Fee:9000 JPY
Age:18+
Cutting bushes of forest, Making Soba noodle, Japanese drum festival in the beautiful island!
Volunteer's main works are (1)cutting bushes in the school huge forests by Brush-cutter machine (2) practicing making soba noodles and sell it at 'Earth Celebration', 3 days (3) Supporting the local small festival “Ogi Matsuri”, like as playing Japanese drums, and do some other work for the community. Volunteers get knowledge and skill about making Soba and playing the Japanese drum. Also, the basic knowledge of the Japanese language and local culture.
"This project is actively working for SDG 15 (Life on Land), organized together with “Morito”, a local voluntary group in Sado Island, since 2001. They maintain the school forest called “Furusato-no-mori Park” in Ogi town, on the southern part of the island. They make it possible for the community to enjoy the forest in every season. They are now trying to focus on caring for the forest in a joint effort with the community. They hope youth and foreign volunteers will mentally and physically help to empower this area. Volunteer maintain about 5.7ha field every year! And they had good relationship with local people in the local festival. *Outcome of this workcamp: Please see the presentation made by the volunteer for the IVS contest in Japan; https://www.slideshare.net/nice-workcamp/2018-e3 (only Japanese for the moment, but you can at least enjoy the pictures!) In 2019, 7 vols. from 4 countries were well integrated into the activities!"
300 km northeast of Tokyo. Sado Island is famous for gold and the Japanese crested ibis. Ogi village is in the southern part beside the beach, where you can enjoy fishing and the hot spring! (https://goo.gl/maps/wSCq3PyfZT32) Exchange parties, fishing, swimming in the sea etc.
"Cottage in the school forest. Please bring your sleeping bag! Everyone will sleep same room. Volunteers prepare the meals by themselves. Internet cannot be connected in the site. There is simple toilet, kitchen and shower room. Please be ready for simple forest life!"
Interest in nature protection & exchange with a community. Adaptability to enjoy a simple forest lifestyle. Super high motivation for hard physical work during day and night! Volunteers also need to speak and understand some Japanese language (daily conversational level).
The closest International airport is Tokyo (Haneda/Narita airport). It takes 3 hours by express train/ 8 hours by highway night bus and take ferry for 2 hours. Volunteers need to arrive Japan by afternoon of the day before the first day/ can leave campsite after noon on the last day.
Code:NICE-24S-0810A
Where:Nigata
Number of volunteers:3
Language:Japanese
Extra-Fee:9000 JPY
Age:18+
Cutting bushes of forest, Making Soba noodle, Japanese drum festival in the beautiful island!
Volunteer's main works are (1)cutting bushes in the school huge forests by Brush-cutter machine (2) practicing making soba noodles and sell it at 'Earth Celebration', 3 days (3) Supporting the local small festival “Ogi Matsuri”, like as playing Japanese drums, and do some other work for the community. Volunteers get knowledge and skill about making Soba and playing the Japanese drum. Also, the basic knowledge of the Japanese language and local culture.
"This project is actively working for SDG 15 (Life on Land), organized together with “Morito”, a local voluntary group in Sado Island, since 2001. They maintain the school forest called “Furusato-no-mori Park” in Ogi town, on the southern part of the island. They make it possible for the community to enjoy the forest in every season. They are now trying to focus on caring for the forest in a joint effort with the community. They hope youth and foreign volunteers will mentally and physically help to empower this area. Volunteer maintain about 5.7ha field every year! And they had good relationship with local people in the local festival. *Outcome of this workcamp: Please see the presentation made by the volunteer for the IVS contest in Japan; https://www.slideshare.net/nice-workcamp/2018-e3 (only Japanese for the moment, but you can at least enjoy the pictures!) In 2019, 7 vols. from 4 countries were well integrated into the activities!"
300 km northeast of Tokyo. Sado Island is famous for gold and the Japanese crested ibis. Ogi village is in the southern part beside the beach, where you can enjoy fishing and the hot spring! (https://goo.gl/maps/wSCq3PyfZT32) Exchange parties, fishing, swimming in the sea etc.
"Cottage in the school forest. Please bring your sleeping bag! Everyone will sleep same room. Volunteers prepare the meals by themselves. Internet cannot be connected in the site. There is simple toilet, kitchen and shower room. Please be ready for simple forest life!"
Interest in nature protection & exchange with a community. Adaptability to enjoy a simple forest lifestyle. Super high motivation for hard physical work during day and night! Volunteers also need to speak and understand some Japanese language (daily conversational level).
The closest International airport is Tokyo (Haneda/Narita airport). It takes 3 hours by express train/ 8 hours by highway night bus and take ferry for 2 hours. Volunteers need to arrive Japan by afternoon of the day before the first day/ can leave campsite after noon on the last day.
Code:JAVVA24-05
Where:Brussels
Number of volunteers:10
Language:French
Extra-Fee:0
Age:18+
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Volunteers will help on several aspects of the festival logistics, such as meals preparation for the entire team of the festival, assembling and dismantling of tents, building and putting up the decorations, stage-managing, transport and unloading of material, installation of the “village of organisations”, waste and composting toilet management, ... Volunteers will work with all people working on the festival (technicians, stage managers, facilitators, organizers, cooks...). Volunteers will also be integrated in the different teams during the festival (tickets, bar, catering, stage-managing, ...) which will take place from August 15th to August 18th 2024. Please be aware that heavy physical work will be asked to volunteers at setting up and dismantling. Volunteers will also have lighter tasks like meal preparation, waste management, during the festival. Depending on the programme schedule, volunteers may also have the possibility to actively take part in entertainment activities of the festival.
Since its creation in 1994, “La Compagnie des Nouveaux Disparus” strives to give access to culture and - particularly theatre - to a socially disadvantaged public, less inclined to cultural activities. Democratisation of culture and promotion of diversity are the guiding principles of the company’s activities. These are divided in three types of projects: theatre plays creation, “Theâtres Nomades” festival and Mimouna Festival. Every summer, the Brussels’ Park hosts more than 50 shows over 4 days for the Festival Théâtres Nomades Festival. The fountain and surrounding area are transformed into a colourful nomad village made of marquees, caravans, berber tents, and open-air stages. The programme is diversified through various shows for children, a circus, street theatre, classical theatre, puppet shows, as well as creative workshops on the stage. More information (FR) on: www.theatresnomades.be or www.lesnouveauxdisparus.com
Brussels, the European capital, capital of Belgium, is populated by 1.2 million inhabitants. Very well connected to many other capitals of Europe, this city is a rich cultural center.
Volunteers will sleep in caravans on the site of the festival. The living conditions are very rudimentary close to conditions of a “scout camp”. Volunteers will use dry toilet and a shower placed in the park. Please bring your sleeping bag and a camping mattress. Meals will be taken with the diverse teams of the festival and will be prepared by the volunteers together with the kitchen team of the festival. Lunch will consist of sandwiches and a warm meal will be prepared for dinner. Vegetarian and halal food will be available.
The meeting point will be at 12am at Gare du Midi on 10th of August. From there, someone will pick up the group to the site. By plane: the nearest international airports are Brussels (Zaventem) or Brussels-Charleroi (note that the latter is in the city of Charleroi). The easiest way is to arrive at Zaventem, the airport in the city of Brussels. To get to the railway station, you will have to take a public transport which takes 20 minutes. It is also possible to arrive at Brussels - Charleroi (in the city of Charleroi) and take a shuttle bus (1h drive) to the capital. Train information here: https://www.belgiantrain.be/fr
This workcamp requires strong physical efforts at some moments and an active participation and involvement of volunteers during 2 weeks, due to the deadlines set for the good progress of the festival. Volunteers are asked to prove a strong interest for the thematic of the festival. There will be 2 free days during the workcamp. Please bring good working shoes and clothes which can get dirty as well as a raincoat in case of rainy weather. If you have a music instrument or juggling material, feel free to bring it!
Code:VSS2407
Where:Topli Do
Number of volunteers:8
Language:English
Extra-Fee:0
Age:18+
You will definitely be a part of history that fought for their nature in this area. Work will be divided into cleaning and marking of two paths that lead up to the highest point of Stara planina ("The old mountain" in Serbian) as well as the local natural swimming pool "Zenski vir". Also, you will help to clean the spot for creating small picnic area at the end of the first path, at the top, where the view on the surroundings is magnificent. Taking care of the river will also be your task during these days. Second part will be the support of organizing the festival for nature lovers - arranging the centre of village, setting up the stage and info counters while on the day of the festival, volunteers will support the workers in handing out flyers and in the whole production.
The association "I love Topli Do" aims to preserve nature and develop Stara Planina and nurture the spirit of freedom of the people of Stara Planina. "I love Topli Do" is a community of people who love the beauty of untouched nature, Topli Do and Stara planina. Our wish is to protect Topli Do as a natural oasis of freedom for nature and people. To encourage the development of tourism and a healthy way of life and thinking in Serbia. One of the goals of the association is to prevent the village from dying further, by restoring new life through various projects. The association brings together Toplodolci (people born in Topli Do and those who trace their origins to this village), but also includes Toplodolstvo - friends and enthusiasts from all over Serbia and the region. United, we want to renew life in the countryside and return to tradition and untouched nature in order to seek inspiration and energy for modern challenges. Young Researchers of Serbia (YRS) was founded in 1976. Our main aims are environmental protection and education, promotion of sustainable development, work with young people in an international context, promotion of scientific creativity and voluntarism and its values. Voluntary Service of Serbia is a volunteer exchange service center founded in 1990 as one of the sectors of YRS.
The village Topli Do is about an hour's drive from Pirot. Topli Do, one of the most remote villages of the municipality of Pirot, is located in the Stara planina nature park under its highest peak, Midzor (2,169m). It is located in the Stara Planina Nature Park. The village is one of the most authentic villages on Stara planina. Only 7 km from the village is the peak Babin zub (1,759 m) and the famous ski resort Jabučko ravnište on Stara planina. The village is reached from the direction of the village of Temska and you pass through the canyon of the river Temštica ("Little Colorado"), certainly one of the most beautiful and attractive canyons of this type in Serbia. What makes Topli Do and its surroundings stand out from other old mountain villages is the abundance of waterfalls, unique in many ways in Serbia. A special attraction about 4 km from the village is the Piljski waterfall - 64 m. About 8 km from the village there is another interesting waterfall, Kurtulski waterfall - 27 m.
Accommodation for volunteers will be provided in the adapted building of the agricultural cooperative "Topli Do" - the mountain lodge Topli Do. Accommodation is provided for volunteers in two four-bed rooms. Sleeping is on military beds, blankets and bedding are provided. The building of the mountain lodge itself is a village building adapted for these purposes and is used as a lodge for adventurers and mountaineers throughout the year. The home has a toilet, a bathroom and a shower with hot water. Our local partner, the "Stojanovic" farm, prepares meals for volunteers and other festival participants during the camp and the festival. Meals will be served in the canteen on the premises of the agricultural cooperative Topli Do.
Please keep in mind that the nights can be cold in the mountains. Also, it is good to have raincoat in case of heavy rain, that can happen in this area. Hiking boots are preferable, but even strong, working shoes can do it.
Closest airport terminal is in Nis from where low coast airlines have connections with several European cities. However much better connections have Belgrade and Sofia. From Belgrade you can go by bus directly to Pirot or firstly to Nis, and after that to Pirot. From Sofia airport you can catch a bus to Nis and then continue to Pirot, also. Topli Do is 35km from Pirot and when you receive the Infosheet there will be more info about arriving to the meeting point from Pirot.
Code:SVI-GA-25-24
Where:Oia (Pontevedra)
Number of volunteers:5
Language:English
Extra-Fee:0
Age:18-30
This workcamp revolves around the Sun King Festival, organized by the Association of Residents of Viladesuso and the Community of Montes. This festival revolves around oral tradition, traditional music, the toponymy and heritage of its mountains in the Serra da Groba, as well as ethnography and folklore. It takes place in Castro do Cano dos Mouros, next to a peculiar rock formation known as the Silla do Rei Sol, a chair with privileged views over the Atlantic. Activity: 1. Assist in the preparations, logistics and organization of the Festival do Rei Sol. 2. Clean, mark and adjust during the previous days the accesses to the different dolmens and archaeological sites, places of interest to visit on the Ruta pola Groba open to the public during the Festival. 3. To invite the pilgrims who are in Oia in the previous days to come to this festival of music, ethnography and culture that will take place that weekend. 4. Organize the guided visit to Castro do Cano dos Moors that will take place during the Festival, developing a playful and fun theatrical visit. 5. Assist in the organization of the Groba Mountain Route that traditionally takes place at the Sol King Festival on Saturday morning.
The General Directorate of Youth, Participation and Volunteering (www.xuventude.xunta.es) is a department of the Xunta de Galicia (www.xunta.gal) whose priority is to meet the needs and concerns of the young population living in Galicia, firmly believing that youth has much to contribute to society as a whole. We work to improve the quality of life of young people in our autonomous community, developing actions and programs that benefit them, increase their well-being and allow them to improve their skill.
Oia is a municipality located on the southern coast of the province of Pontevedra. The Camiño portugues pola costa (The Portuguese Way along the Coast) begins in A Guarda, a historic town that borders the Portuguese country. It crosses the municipality of Oia from south to north on the way to the Galician capital, Santiago de Compostela. Leisure activities: • Foliadas: popular festivals in which traditional Galician dance and music are present. • Beach. • Visits: The Castro da Cabeciña, A Guarda, Baiona, ... • A Pedra da Lan, O Río Vilar, A Pedreira. • Scaperoom
The participants will stay at the Cultural Center of Viladesuso. Address: Lugar Os Perez (Oia)
Oia Town Hall. Address: Rúa Vista Alegre, s/n, 36794 Oia (Pontevedra)
The incorporation to the work camp is in the afternoon of the first day and the departure the last day after breakfast. It is necessary to bring: • Cleaning supplies. • Sleeping bag and small backpack. • Mountain shoes, footwear and sportswear: swimsuit, bathing shoes, warm clothes, work clothes (gloves, cap / hat, ...). So that you can extend and enjoy your stay in our country, we offer you several itineraries to do more than one work camp if you wish. This work camp can be linked to the camps: SVI-GA-18-24 SVI-GA-14-24 which in turn link with: SVI-GA-32-24 SVI-GA-24-24 SVI-GA-12-24
Code:SDA106
Where:Dysina
Number of volunteers:7
Language:English
Extra-Fee:10 EUR
Age:18+
You will help with the maintenance of public places (cutting bushes and grass, raking, landscaping etc.), renovation and maintenance of the local kindergarten and primary school. The new school year will start at the beginning of September, so you will have a chance to meet local children and prepare a presentation about your country and culture. Bring something special from your home country which could be suitable for such an activity (games, music, pictures, etc.). You will also help with the organisation of the traditional harvesting festival where you can mingle with locals. Bring clothes and shoes suitable for work and a raincoat.
This project is organized in cooperation with the municipality of Dysina located in north-western Bohemia, near Pilsen. The village has had a long tradition of ironworks and because of this Dysina has lost its village character and has become more industrial. There is a monument to Gen. Patton who liberated the west and southwest of Bohemia at the end of WWII with his army and the community still maintains contact with the descendants of this American general. The goal of the workcamp is to help with the maintenance of the green areas, organize a traditional harvesting festival and prepare a local primary school and a kindergarten for the beginning of the new school year. At this workcamp, you will actively contribute to the achievement of UN SDG11 Sustainable Cities and Communities.
Dysina is located in northwestern Bohemia. There is a primary school and a kindergarten, a general practitioner, a pharmacy, a football pitch, a swimming pool, a post office, a shop, a restaurant and a Golf Park (Greensgate). Around 1,900 inhabitants live in the village surrounded by a stunning landscape. There is a church dedicated to The Holiest Trinity of Simon and Judah where a mass is held on Sundays. The closest city is Pilsen, located about 10 km from Dysina, where you can also find pharmacies and ATMs. You can go on a trip to Pilsen (visit the famous brewery, cultural and historical monuments, museums, etc), visit the spa towns in the west of Bohemia, swim in a natural swimming pool, do sports in the sports ground near the accommodation, play board games, etc.
All the volunteers will sleep together in the local community centre in a big room. Bring your mat and a sleeping bag. There is also a common room with a kitchenette and a toilet. A washing machine is available. There is free WiFi too. Showers will be available in the football club about 10 mins walk from the accommodation. Breakfast and lunch will be provided in the local school canteen. Dinners and all the meals during the weekend will be prepared by the group from provided ingredients. A vegetarian and vegan diet is possible.
We are looking for responsible and passionate volunteers who are interested in working outside and eager to get to know what life in a small Czech village looks like. Bring a mat, a sleeping bag and suitable clothes and shoes for work. Bring your favourite recipes or any special ingredients you might need to share your national dishes with others. Do not forget to bring traditional objects/clothes/pictures/games you might need from your home country to present your own culture to the local community and the children.
From the airport take the bus 119 to Nadrazi Veleslavin stop. Change to green metro line A in the direction of Depo Hostivar, get off at “Muzeum” and change to red metro line C in the direction of Letnany, go 1 stop and get off at “Hlavni Nadrazi” stop (main railway station). From here take the train EC 354 Bavorsky Express at 13:23 to Pilsen main train station where you will arrive at 14:58. You need to change to bus Bus 470231 14 leaving from platform 4 at 15:00. In 20 mins you will arrive at Dysina where your camp leader will be waiting for you and take you to the accommodation. Detailed travel information will be provided in the infosheet.
You will have a chance to tour around the Greengate Golf + Leisure Resort Pilsen and visit horse stables. You will learn about the village of Dysina and its history. Be ready to present your country to the local community and the children.
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