Support the Local Community in Hlásnice
Breakdown:
- Accommodation and food: 0.00 Euro
- Transportation: 0.00 Euro
- Activities: 0.00 Euro
- Hosting organisation support: 5 Euro
Description: his workcamp is organized in cooperation with the village of Hlásnice, a small municipality with 230 inhabitants in the Moravian region. In addition to the development of the municipality's infrastructure (roads, sidewalks, utilities, etc.), the municipality and its citizens are trying to revitalize places for recreation and leisure. The workcamp aims to help with the preparation of the anniversary of the municipal chapel and enrich the cultural outlook of the local community and participants through a joint international evening.
Type of Work: The work will take place mainly outside within the walking distance and will consist of the preparation of the village's public spaces for celebrations of the significant anniversary of the municipal chapel of St. George (landscaping, cleaning, relocation of the furniture, preparation of programs for children (games and activities for children and families). You will also assist during the weekend's celebrations (June 24-26) and clean the area afterwards.
Study Theme: Excursion to the historic town of Sternberk (4km) – castle, monastery, unique exposition of time. International evening for the local community where you can present your country and culture. For this reason, please, bring whatever you might need to represent your country.
Accommodation: Community center of Hlásnice village (sleeping on mattresses in 1 room with a carpet). You need to bring your own sleeping bag Multiple sanitary facilities are available in the center or in another building next to the house. WiFi is available. You will cook your own meals in a fully equipped kitchen in the community center from provided food supplies.
Requirements: This workcamp is wheelchair accessible. It is also suitable for volunteers with lighter type of disadvantage such as social, economic or geographical.
Approximate Location: Hlásnice (230 inhabitants) in the Olomouc region, Moravia, the Czech Republic. It is located 20 km to the west of the city of Olomouc, at the foothills of the Low Jeseniky Mountains. For 1 or 2 days you may work in one of the surrounding villages (according to their interest and needs).
Notes: Workcamp is suitable for volunteers who want to volunteer outside in nature, are interested in participating in the celebrations of the village, want to get to know rural life in the Czech Republic, and want to actively participate in presenting the idea of volunteering to young people. Information for allergic people – you can get in touch with blossoming flowers and grasses. The community house is equipped with a barrier-free entrance and toilet, it is possible to provide adjusted sleeping and supplement the shower with handles and a seat for a person with reduced mobility.
Prohibition of alcohol consumption while working. Please, bring clothes and shoes suitable for work and a raincoat in case of rainy weather. You need to bring your own sleeping bag!