volontariato internazionale, antirazzismo, pace, diritti
Code:SDAW1
Where:Veseli, Janovice nad Uhlavou
Number of volunteers:8
Language:English
Extra-Fee:5 EUR
Age:18+
Work will include planting flowers and bushes, incorporating natural elements into the garden, cutting overgrown trees, repairing the stone wall and cleaning the castle. Bring suitable clothes and shoes for work that can get dirty or damaged. The castle where you will work is a 10-minute train ride away. As most of the work will be done outdoors, please, bring a waterproof jacket or a raincoat and a hat to protect you from the sun. No previous experience with this kind of work is required.
This workcamp is organized in cooperation with the association Tvrz Veseli („Fortress Veseli “) in the small village of Veseli nad Uhlavou near the Sumava National Park. Veseli Castle was built on the site of an older fortress in the second half of the 19th century, and previous regimes left the castle in very poor condition. The mission of the association is to renovate the castle to its original form and reopen its gates to the public again - mainly for cultural and educational purposes. The goal of this workcamp is to maintain and restore the castle park, build a fence, repair a stone wall and clean the cellar of the castle. At this workcamp, you will actively contribute to the achievement of UN SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities.
The Veseli Castle is located in the foothills of the Sumava Mountains in the small village of Veseli nad Uhlavou. The nearest bigger cities are Klatovy and Domazlice. Pilsen, the Czech capital of beer, is 50 km away from the site. The castle is surrounded by the picturesque South Bohemian countryside and the Sumava National Park is very close by. Everywhere is good phone reception. There is also an ATM in the village where you will be accommodated. After work, you can visit some interesting places in the vicinity such as the lookout tower of Saint Marketa or Klenova Castle.
Accommodation is provided in a family house in the village of Pocinovice. You will sleep in two large rooms on mattresses. Please, bring your sleeping bag! WIFI and a washing machine are available. There is also a bathroom (2 toilets and 1 shower) and a kitchen available. Breakfast, dinner, and snacks will be provided by the campleaders and the local partner. Lunch will be delivered to the work site.
Please, bring suitable work clothes and shoes, a raincoat and a sleeping bag. The workcamp is suitable for fans of history, and culture and for those seeking insights into the Czech countryside.
From Prague airport take the bus 119 to the final stop “Nadrazi Veleslavin”. Change to the green metro line A in the direction of Depo Hostivar, get off at the “Muzeum” stop and change to the red metro line C in the direction of Letnany, and go to the “Hlavni Nadrazi” stop. This is the main train station in Prague. From the main station take the train R 766 Berounka at 12:53 to Klatovy and then change to the train Os17562 at 15:40 from Klatovy to Pocinovice, where you will arrive at 15:58. The accommodation is located at a walking distance of 500 meters from the train station of Pocinovice. The meeting point is the accommodation. Please note it takes over 3 hours to get there from Prague. Detailed information will be provided in the infosheet.
You will be introduced to the history of the castle and meet the local community.
Code:SDA100
Where:Hroznetin
Number of volunteers:6
Language:English
Extra-Fee:10 EUR
Age:18+
The work will be mainly manual and outdoors in all kinds of weather. It consists of grass cutting, raking, removal of trees, restoration of abandoned grave sites, and sweeping of roads. Planting of fruit avenues - digging holes, tree handling, planting, watering. Volunteers will be equipped with work gloves, shovels, picks, rakes and other necessary tools or equipment. Please bring some old clothes that may get dirty or even damaged, a raincoat in case of rainy weather and a hat in case of sunny weather.
This workcamp will take place in the small town of Hroznetin, at the foot of the picturesque Ore Mountains in cooperation with the Local Action Group Krusne Hory (Ore Mountains). The LAG focuses on the support and development of the region through organizing and funding educational and cultural projects, connecting various stakeholders, preparing tourist brochures or co-organizing volunteer activities. The main aim of the workcamp is to introduce the volunteers to the cultural heritage (UNESCO) and natural beauty of the Krusne Hory and to present the local history and the importance of the work concerning the significance of the place. At this workcamp, you will actively contribute to the achievement of UN SDG11 Sustainable Cities and Communities.
The workcamp takes place in Hroznetin, a small town in western Bohemia with about 2,000 inhabitants. There is a small grocery store, a school, and a post office. There is good phone reception. The closest cities are Ostrov (5 km) and Karlovy Vary (12 km) where you can find doctors, pharmacies and ATMS. The region is popular among tourists for its beautiful countryside near the Ore Mountains. There is a possibility to arrange a trip to Karlovy Vary - a city famous not only for its world-famous spa but also for the Film Festival that will take place at that time. You can visit the town of Ostrov and its sights - the castle garden, also known as the 8th wonder of the world, the local monument zone in the city centre, the Prince's Palace, Ostrov Castle, beautiful churches and monasteries. A campfire with the local community will be arranged and if interested some local associations can present their activities.
You will be accommodated in the town community centre. Volunteers will have the whole floor for themselves. There is an equipped kitchen with a cooker, a fridge and a microwave. Wifi is available. Please bring a sleeping bag and a pillow (and bed sheets if you need them). Showers will be available at the local school, about 300m away. Lunch will be provided by the partner, vegetarian meals will be available, and the participants will be able to choose from the menu. Breakfast and dinner will be prepared by the volunteers themselves.
We are looking for volunteers eager to get to know Czech culture and life in a small village. Bring clothes and shoes suitable for work, a raincoat, a towel, a sleeping bag and a pillow. It is necessary to respect the quiet hours from 22:00 - 06:00, smoking is prohibited in the building. Work is outdoors in nature, dusty environment must be taken into account : the risk of allergic reactions.
Directly from the Prague airport, take the Regiojet bus at noon to the Karlovy Vary bus terminal. Get off at the bus stop “Karlovy Vary Terminal”. Then change to bus 420310 17 in the direction of “Hroznetin, nam.” leaving at 14:55. get off at the last stop “Hroznetin, nam.”, your campleader will be waiting there for you and take you to the accommodation. Please be aware that the journey will take you approximately 3 hours. Detailed travel information will be provided in the infosheet.
You will learn about the history and a vision of the future development of the town Hroznetin, and learn about Czech culture and the beautiful nature surrounding the place.
Code:SDA200
Where:Janovice
Number of volunteers:12
Language:English
Extra-Fee:10 EUR
Age:18+
The main task of this workcamp is the reconstruction of the historic wall that was once the edge of the horse stable on our property. The work of reconstructing a wall is not too exhausting and is suitable for all genders and ages; patience and determination are key qualities. In addition to this, smaller tasks such as removing the woody plants around the building, collecting rubbish, cleaning the cellars etc., are also on the agenda. Working boots are essential, and we recommend taking a headlamp or other flashlight.
This workcamp is organized in cooperation with the Association for the Renovation of the Brewery in Janovice which in 2018 took over the more than 200-year-old and neglected brewery in the village of Janovice in northern Moravia. This workcamp aims to reconstruct, revitalize and clean up the old brewery to fulfil the long-term goal of the association – to turn the brewery into a local cultural centre for residents of Janovice. At this workcamp, you will actively contribute to the achievement of UN SDG11 Sustainable Cities and Communities.
The workcamp takes place in Janovice near Rymarov in a protected landscape area of the Jeseniky mountains. Janovice is a small village with 670 inhabitants located in the foothills of Praded Mountain (the highest peak of Jeseniky Mountains), therefore offering many fantastic trips. There is a grocery store in the village and a good phone reception everywhere. The closest ATMs and pharmacies are located in the nearby town of Rymarov. Trip to Karlova Studanka (a unique mountain spa with preserved buildings from the late eighteenth century), Sovinec Castle, the highest mountain in Moravia Praded or the largest waterfalls in northern Moravia. In addition, there are plenty of locations within walking distance that provide spectacular views of the mountain panoramas. On the grounds of the chateau, you can visit the exhibition of the National Heritage Institute in the chateau building.
You will be accommodated in an apartment directly in the brewery. The apartment consists of a fully equipped kitchen, a living room, a bathroom with a shower and 2 toilets. Volunteers can sleep in the living room or there is also another smaller bedroom on matrasses in the sleeping bags. Bring your sleeping bag and a mat (and a small pillow if you need). The washing machine, dryer, hairdryer, shower gels and shampoos are available. Wifi is also available. The volunteers will cook the meals together in the fully equipped kitchen from the provided ingredients. Vegan and vegetarian meals are possible.
Bring a sleeping bag and mat. We also recommend to pack a water bottle, sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat. Beware of allergies: dust. The workcamp is open to everyone, the work can be adjusted to accommodate everyone’s physical ability.
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). Take Regiojet train RJ 1007 towards Havirov at 11:50 and get off at 13:40 in Zabreh nad Morave. Change to train Os3724 towards Kouty n. Desnou at 14:08, and get off in Sumperk at 14:26. Then walk 5min to catch a bus 920 towards Ostrava from Sumperk bus station at 14:35. Get off the bus on the stop Rymarov Janovice Zamek at 15:26. Please note that it takes close to 4 hours to get there from Prague. The exact info will be provided in the infosheet.
Volunteers will start the workcamp with the workshop "Reconstruction of Historical Stone Walls". There will be a possibility to have a guided tour of the castle including a tour around the brewery, visit the local museum, the brocade production exhibition, or the region's outstanding Baroque sacred monument.
Code:SDA101
Where:Dobrichov
Number of volunteers:14
Language:English
Extra-Fee:10 EUR
Age:18+
The rectory garden was full of woody plants, dry trees and things that time has brought and is surrounded by ruins of buildings without much historical value. The long-term goal is to restore the garden and instead build an open, living community garden that will be used year-round by the local community as a space for relaxation, community meetings and cultural events, especially with environmental content. Volunteers will help with the landscaping of the garden, construction of a fire pit, establishment of garden elements, removal of woody plants in the area of the future sports field, and sorting of construction materials. In case of heavy rain, volunteers will clean the unused part of the rectory. Most of the work will be outside and manual, so bring suitable clothes and shoes appropriate for work, long sleeves and pants are recommended.
The workcamp is organized in cooperation with the Local Action Group (LAG) Podlipansko in the small village of Dobrichov. The LAG focuses on the development of all parts of the region and helps to distribute European and state subsidies to improve the quality of life in the entire region. One of the projects is the reconstruction of the rectory with a neglected garden, which is in an unusable condition after years of no maintenance. Many ruins of old buildings of no historical value forbid a safe environment for the locals´ visit. The goal of this project is to renovate the garden to make it accessible to the public for cultural or environmental events. At this workcamp, you will actively contribute to the achievement of the UN SDG11 Sustainable Cities and Communities.
The project will take place in Dobrichov, which is a village of over 700 residents located 1 hour from Prague. Bigger towns, such as Kolin or Cesky Brod surround it. In the village, you can find a supermarket, a local pub, a soccer field, tennis courts, playgrounds, a church and more. An ATM and a pharmacy are both right in the city centre, not far away from the accommodation. Football or volleyball tournaments with the local community, visit the nearby towns Pecky, Kolin and Kourim, table tennis, table football, piano, lacrosse, basketball, archery, badminton and more sports activities. Musical instruments are welcome.
Volunteers will sleep directly in the rectory in two renovated rooms on sleeping mats. There are 4 toilets, 2 showers, a small but well-equipped kitchen and a washing machine. WIFI is available. You will need to bring a sleeping bag and a pillow. You can also bring an inflatable mat for better comfort. Lunch will be provided by a local partner. Volunteers will be responsible for preparing their breakfasts and dinners from provided ingredients. Bring your favourite recipes and any special ingredients you might need for that. Vegetarian and vegan diets can be accommodated.
Please bring a sleeping bag, a pillow, a mat, shoes and clothes for outdoor work that can get dirty or even damaged. Beware of allergies: pollen, insects. Volunteers are not allowed to smoke on the premises of the town´s rectory.
From Prague airport, take bus 119 to the “Nadrazi Veleslavin'' station. From here, take train Os 9827 to “Masarykovo Nadrazi” at 15:01 where you need to change to train Os 9341 to “Pecky” at 15:58. Lastly, you will walk from Pecky to Dobrichov (approx. 17 mins), your campleader will guide you. Detailed information will be provided in the infosheet.
Volunteers will visit the nearby Radim castle and participate in a workshop about the history of the rectory and the added value of their work.
Code:SDA ESC H2
Where:Terezin
Number of volunteers:8
Language:English
Extra-Fee:0
Age:18-30
Volunteers will clean and restore the water system of the 18th-century fortress, clean and maintain the mini-zoo-military yard, clean the fortifications and underground passages of the fortress and maintain the green vegetation. Most of the work will be outside, please, bring suitable clothes that can get dirty or damaged, rubber boots or sandals to enter the water.
The project is organized in cooperation with the association "Terezin - City of Change", which aims to renovate the historical buildings of the Terezin fortress, make them accessible to the public and organize educational and cultural activities. Thanks to its rich history and unique 18th-century monuments, Terezin is on the UNESCO indicative list (waiting list). The aim of the project is to help with the restoration and preservation of the fortress city and learn about the history of the city that goes far beyond the infamous WWII era. At this project, you will actively contribute to achieving UN SDG11 Sustainable Cities and Communities.
Terezin is a small historical town located approximately one hour away from Prague in the north of the Czech Republic. The nearest bigger city is Usti nad Labem. In Terezin, the phone coverage is good, and ATMs, pharmacies and grocery stores are in the town. You can visit nearby cities Litomerice or Usti nad Labem where you can find a swimming pool, parks, and a cinema. Or you can go on a hike to the nature-protected area of Ceske Stredohori. You will also meet the town’s representatives, have a barbecue and do other community activities.
Accommodation is provided near the historical fortress. There are two rooms for 6 people each. Both rooms have bathroom facilities (shower and toilet). Bring your towel. In the accommodation, there is also basic kitchen equipment (microwave, fridge, dishes). WIFI is available, and you can also use a washing machine. Accommodation is 5 minutes from the city centre and 5 minutes from the fortress where you will be working. You will prepare breakfasts and dinners together as a group from the provided ingredients. Lunch will be provided in the local restaurant.
Smoking in the accommodation and drinking alcohol during working hours are prohibited. Requested quiet hours in the accommodation start from 10 PM. The project is especially suitable for lovers of history and nature, students of architecture, and anyone who can appreciate the beauty of a preserved 18th-century site and give us a helping hand with the work. There is a possible risk of allergies - animals’ fur or hay.
From Prague airport, take bus 119 to “Nadrazi Veleslavin” station. Change to green metro line A in the direction of Depo Hostivar. At the “Muzeum” stop, change to red metro line C in the direction of Letnany, and stay until the final stop. Here, take bus 413 at 16:00 to your final destination “Terezin aut. nadr”. The campleader will be waiting for you there at 17:00 and take you to the accommodation.
Tour of the historic corridors - lecture in the English language on the origins of the fortress, museum exhibition of the La Grace sailors, art exhibition, workshop and demonstration of 18th-century crafts, an opportunity to visit the World War Memorial.
Code:SDA102
Where:Kourim
Number of volunteers:8
Language:English
Extra-Fee:10 EUR
Age:18+
Volunteers will be cleaning the old barn, restoring the original pavement in the front of the garden and thus creating a pathway leading to the cafe and the back of the garden, moving the stacked bricks from the front of the garden to the back, laying a new brick floor in the future café and building a new brick wall. The work is not suitable for everyone and is not too physically demanding. The main goal is to have a coffee together at the end of the workcamp in the newly built space. Bring suitable clothes and shoes that can get dirty or even damaged during the work.
The workcamp is organized in cooperation with the Local Action Group (LAG) Podlipansko and the Rozmaryna Association. The LAG is the umbrella organization of the Rosemary Association which is engaged in the promotion and organization of community, educational, cultural, charitable and environmental events and activities. The association is based in a picturesque town Kourim in a medieval rectory with a large parish garden which is gradually being rebuilt for community, social and cultural activities. The main objective of this workcamp is to prepare the space for a new café, enable the local community to meet new people and get to know other cultures, customs and traditions. At this workcamp, you will actively contribute to the achievement of UN SDG11 Sustainable Cities and Communities.
Kourim is a town in the Central Bohemian Region of about 2,000 inhabitants. There is evidence of human settlement from the Early Stone Age, roughly 3000 years BC. The nearest bigger towns are Kolin, Kutna Hora and Podebrady. There is a church, several supermarkets, an ATM and a pharmacy. Phone coverage is good. Volunteers can visit Regional Museum Kourim with its archaeological collection, Museum of Folk Buildings (open-air museum), St. Stephen's Church with St. Catherine's rotunda, a bell tower with bells hanging upwards, go on a trip to Kolin, Kutna Hora, Nymburk, Prague or Podebrady, visit a swimming pool or lake Podebrady. Directly at the rectory, there is also a possibility to play table tennis, pétanque or other sports.
Volunteers will be accommodated in the clubhouse of the association where beds and mattresses are available. There are 2 main living rooms with vaulted ceilings, a kitchen, a bathroom with washing machine and 2 toilets. The garden is divided into 2 parts - the first serves as a play area for children and a meeting place, and the second is a utilitarian community garden with a fireplace. Wifi is available. Volunteers will prepare food together in cooking teams from ingredients provided by the local farmers.
Bring a sleeping bag, a pillow and comfortable clothes and shoes suitable for work.
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 there, take the train EC 129 Valassky Expres at 13:19 to the direction of “Puchov” and get off in Kolín at 13:58. Go in front of the train station and find bus 424 in the direction of „Zdanice“ leaving at 14: 32. Get off in 45 minutes at "Kourim ZS" stop where your campleader will be waiting for you.
Guided tours of the local museum, church, bell tower, open-air museum, fortification system of the town, visit to the astronomical centre of Europe, creative workshops (work with wool, clay, batik, production of homemade liqueur, blacksmith's shop).
Code:SDA201
Where:Pisecne
Number of volunteers:8
Language:English
Extra-Fee:10 EUR
Age:18+
The work will be mostly manual such as sanding old window frames, painting windows and doors, painting interior walls using traditional methods, restoring of garden gazebo, relocating construction debris and cleaning the tomb of the Collalto family. Please bring suitable shoes and clothes that can get dirty or damaged. No previous experience is required; the work will be adjusted to the individual abilities of each volunteer.
This workcamp is organized in cooperation with the association Skola na hranici (School on the border) which operates the former school in the village of Pisecne located on the southern border with Austria. Until WWII the village of Pisecne was inhabited by Jews, Germans and Czechs. The school was built 120 years ago by the local German community to teach children German. Nevertheless, in the last decades, the school was empty. The association aims to sensitively renovate the school building and organize cultural, sporting and other leisure events for adults and children regardless of nationality, mother language or age. The aim of the workcamp is to help with the renovation. At this workcamp, you will actively contribute to the achievement of UN SDG11 Sustainable Cities and Communities.
Pisecne is a small village near the Austrian border with only 485 inhabitants. In the village, there is a shop, a post office, a sports centre, and a pub. ATM, pharmacy and other services and shops are available only in a nearby town Slavonice, approximately 10 km from Pisecne. The phone coverage in the village is good. You can go on a trip to see the nearby sites such as the historic towns of Slavonice, and Jemnice, the national park Czech Canada, Jewish monuments nearby, and the Iron Curtain Memorial. You can have a refreshing swim in the river Dyje, play ball games at the local sports centre, and make a campfire in the garden. In the school building, there is a yoga studio and a lounge with a library.
You will be accommodated in shared rooms on bunk beds, sheets and blankets will be provided. There are 3 shared bathrooms and 4 toilets in the building. Please, bring your towel. There is no washing machine. WIFI is available. Volunteers will cook their meals together from provided ingredients. Vegetarian or vegan meals are preferred.
Bring suitable clothes and shoes for work, typical games and ingredients from your country that you can share with others and a towel. The workcamp is suitable for volunteers interested in history and architecture.
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 “Mustek” and change to yellow metro line B in the direction of Cerny Most, go 2 stops and get off at “Florenc” stop. From here, at noon take the Regiojet bus 1831023 in the direction of Znojmo that leaves from platform 23. Get off at 14:31 on “Moravske Budejovice, aut.nadr.” stop. Go for coffee or ice cream while you wait on connecting bus 340376 18 which leaves at 16:20 and takes you to Pisecne. You should arrive around 17:25. Your campleader will pick you up and take you to the accommodation. Please be aware that the journey will take you approximately 5,5 hours. Detailed travel information will be provided in the Infosheet.
You will meet with representatives of the local community, take a tour of the village, tour of Jewish monuments, World War II fortifications and the remains of the Iron Curtain in the village and its surroundings. You will also get lectures on local history and architecture. An international evening will also be organised.
Code:SDA ESC R1
Where:Velky Osek
Number of volunteers:11
Language:English
Extra-Fee:0
Age:18-30
The project aims to bring together Czech and international volunteers, people with or without disabilities, kids, youth or adults - just all! This project is primarily for people with autism to whom you will assist. Volunteers will cooperate with Czech assistants and help their fellow campers with daily tasks such as dressing, eating, personal hygiene and participation in the suburban camp program. During the camp (15.-19.7.2024), volunteers might work longer hours (from 7,30 AM to 5 PM), nevertheless, there will be enough time for rest and trips before and after the camp.
This project takes place in the small town of Velky Osek (Central Bohemia region) in cooperation with the local NGO Centre for All. Centre for All organises free-time activities and summer camps for children and youth with and without disabilities. The project aims to help the Centre for All to prepare and run a suburban summer camp for children with or without disabilities. At this project, you will actively contribute to the achievement of UN SDG10 Reduced Inequalities.
The place of the project is in the small village of Velky Osek (approximately 2,600 inhabitants), the nearest bigger towns are Podebrady or Kolin. There are small shops in the village, an ATM, and phone coverage is good. After the camp, volunteers will have enough free time to explore the surroundings or go on trips. Volunteers will have opportunities to hike in the beautiful countryside of the Czech Republic, as well as go on a trip to the marvellous city of Prague. An international evening will be organized, where each volunteer will have a chance to share the foods, culture, and traditions of their country and will learn about the countries from others.
Volunteers will sleep on matrasses or mats in the gymnastic hall. If you want to sleep on a mattress, please, bring your bed sheet. Everyone has to bring their sleeping bag. The shower and toilets are in the same building. A small kitchen will be available as well. Before the camp, volunteers will cook for themselves all the meals, during the camp lunch will be provided and volunteers will eat together with the children.
A motivation letter, a medical certificate stating that they are fit to work with children and a sworn declaration of the nonexistence of any criminal record sent with the application form are required. Please bring a sleeping bag, bed sheets, and games and ideas for activities. Alcohol consumption and smoking are prohibited during the camp, during the free time it is allowed for 18+ volunteers only under specific conditions and after the agreement with the campleaders. We are especially looking for outgoing and creative volunteers with good communication skills who enjoy working with children and youth. This project could also be suitable for volunteers with fewer opportunities under the program Volunteering for All. This project is supported by the EU program European Solidarity Corps. Some of the conditions differ from the usual projects; there will be detailed info provided after your acceptance. For more info about ESC visit https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity_en
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).
Volunteers will learn about different types of disabilities. Through their trained campleaders, they will get to know how to assist the people in their daily life. Volunteers will be able to learn some basic Czech phrases – which will be helpful during the camp.
Code:SDA203
Where:Holesov
Number of volunteers:6
Language:English
Extra-Fee:10 EUR
Age:18+
Most of the time you will work at the Jewish cemetery and in the Shakhs synagogue where you will help with the maintenance of outdoor areas (cleaning pavements, weeding, cutting and raking grass, maintaining graveyards, etc.) You will also help with the preparation of the Jewish Culture Festival which takes place in Holesov during the workcamp. Please, bring suitable shoes and working clothes. You will also work on the weekend (because of the festival) but you will get enough time off on other days.
The workcamp is organised in cooperation with Municipal Cultural Center Holesov, a non-profit organization that manages most of the Jewish monuments in the city and organizes the Festival of Jewish Culture. It takes place in Holesov, a small Moravian town, known for its large pre-war Jewish community. This community was almost exterminated during World War II and there are very few members left today. There is an important Jewish heritage in Holesov – an old synagogue and also a grave of one of the greatest Jewish scholars - Rabbi Shakh. The goal of this workcamp is to maintain the Jewish cemetery, help with the organization of the festival and learn about Jewish heritage. At this workcamp, you will actively contribute to the achievement of UN SDG11 Sustainable Cities and Communities.
The project takes place in Holesov (12,000 inhabitants), a historical town located in the south-east of the Czech Republic. It is well known for its important Jewish heritage such as a rare synagogue from the 16th century or Holesov cemetery - an important place of pilgrimage for Jews. There is good phone coverage everywhere around the town, ATMs and pharmacies. In the free time volunteers can go on a trip to the UNESCO site of Kromeriz, visit the pilgrimage hill of Hostyn or the open-air museum of folk architecture in Rymice. You will also have free entry to all cultural activities organized by the Cultural Center.
Volunteers will be accommodated in a house near the place of work, sleeping on matrasses. Please, bring a sleeping bag. There are 2 toilets, and showers are part of the castle complex approximately 500 meters from the accommodation. WIFI is not available in the building - only at the synagogue and the castle. Volunteers will cook meals together as a group.
Volunteers interested in the Jewish or Moravian culture are especially welcome and we happily learn something about their cultural background. Please beware that the work will take place outdoors and suitable clothes and shoes are needed. We recommend a hat to protect from the sun and a raincoat in case of light rain. Please bring a sleeping bag.
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). Take the train R 891 Slovacky Express towards Luhacovice at 13:03 to Hulin, and then change to the train Os 13914 towards Bystrice at 16:04, getting off in Holesov at 16:13. Detailed travel information will be provided in the Info sheet.
You will learn a lot about Jewish culture and its heritage through visiting local monuments and experiencing the Jewish Culture Festival (concerts, performances, films etc.). You will also have a chance to meet the local community during a barbecue or at a traditional lunch with the representatives of the town.
Code:SDA300
Where:Kysice
Number of volunteers:8
Language:English
Extra-Fee:10 EUR
Age:18+
Volunteers will help with the organization of a suburban camp (Mon-Fri 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM) for children from 4 to 7 years old. Volunteers will help to prepare and implement program activities but there will be space to introduce individual volunteers’ ideas. The theme of the camp is “Ferda the Ant and Life in the Meadow”. One full-day trip with children is planned. The goal of the workcamp is also to pleasantly disrupt the daily routine of village life, awaken interest in others, create an opportunity to meet various people from different countries, break the stigma and open the doors to different worlds.
This workcamp is organised in cooperation with the Kobes community centre in Kysice, which provides not only leisure, cultural and educational activities for citizens but also social, psychotherapeutic and financial counselling services. The centre strives for the inclusion of excluded and disadvantaged individuals and families and actively supports community life. Volunteers will work mainly with children and help with the organization of the children's camp. At this workcamp, you will actively contribute to the achievement of the UNSDG4 Quality Education.
Kysice is a small village with 1 100 inhabitants surrounded by forest. The closest bigger city is Pilsen (6 km, accessible by bus running every hour). There is a grocery store, a pub, a post office and several sports facilities. About 2km from the accommodation there is a lake ideal for swimming or wakeboarding. In their free time, volunteers can go swimming at Lake Ejpovice or visit the swimming pool, take a day trip to Prague or hike - Radyne castle, along Berounka river, Kokotske ponds, Rokycany town, Kozel castle and others. During the workcamp, cultural evenings will be organized together with the citizens of the village.
You will be accommodated in the community centre with a fully equipped kitchen, common room (equipped with a projector, 3D virtual reality and table football), workshop room, a gym and a garden. WIFI is available. On the upper floor, there are 2 showers and toilets. Downstairs toilets are adapted for people with disabilities. Please, bring your sleeping bag and a mat. From Monday to Friday lunch will be provided, and breakfast and dinner will be prepared by the volunteers. During the weekend volunteers will cook all the meals for themselves. Vegetarian and vegan food options are possible.
During the children's camp from 8:30 AM to 4 PM, drinking alcohol and smoking are strictly prohibited. You will have an opportunity to introduce your country to the locals - bring a special item that represents your country and ideas for games and activities. In the motivation letter state your previous experiences (if any) with working with children and describe your concrete motivation for joining this camp.
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). Take the train IC562 Zapadni Express at 12:23 and get off at Plzen at 13:58. Take the bus 440253 107 to the direction of Dysina Nova Hut at 14:40 and get off in Kysice at 14:59. Your campleader will be waiting for you.
While working with children, volunteers will be introduced to developmental psychology, and the mental health primary prevention program and have the opportunity to practice different approaches to working with children and resolving conflict situations. The group will also visit the West Bohemian Museum and learn about the history of Pilsen and its surroundings. Volunteers will also see several educational films related to the topics of non-freedom, social networks, and the environment.
Lunaria - Associazione di Promozione Sociale
Via Buonarroti 51, 00185 - ROMA
+39 06 88 41 880
+39 06 84 24 2 487
+39 06 88 41 859
CF 96192500583
P.Iva 06139821000
Lunaria ha ottenuto nel 2021 i label di organizzazione accreditata nell'ambito dei programmi Erasmus+ e Corpo Europeo di Solidarietà. E' stata premiata come Best Practice europea nel 2015 e nel 2017 per i progetti di Capacity Building con paesi partner. Né la Commissione Europea né le le sue Agenzie sono responsabili del contenuto del sito dell'associazione.