Workcamp Details

Description: The workcamp is organized in cooperation with the Local Action Group (LAG) Radbuza. LAG Radbuza aims to protect regional values such as well-preserved nature, aesthetic landscape, local culture and healthy environment; and to support citizen initiatives at the local and regional level, including support of small enterprises, housing, education, use of leisure time, etc. The main goal of the workcamp is the cultivation of the gardens and the castle park which will improve the quality of life for the neighbourhood, support sustainability and better management of local plants and natural resources in Rochlov. At this workcamp, you will actively contribute to the achievement of UN SDG11 Sustainable Cities and Communities.

Type of Work: The work activities will include: 1) Work in the castle’s gardens: cultivation of garden beds and herb garden, arrangement of decorative flower beds around the premises, preparation for building new gardens, and planting of new plants. 2) Baroque Festival: During the workcamp, the traditional Baroque Festival will take place at the castle – volunteers will help with setting up tents, placing the navigation signs, and cleaning the area. Volunteers are welcome to join the festivities. 3) In case of rainy weather, the volunteers will help with the adjustment of the sheepfold, cleaning the interior of the castle or helping with packaging coffee in the roasting plant. The work is light to moderate, and suitable for people of all ages and genders.

Study Theme: Through trips and excursions to nearby towns and villages (Marianske Lazne, Utery, Cheb, Chotesov), volunteers will be introduced to West Bohemia and its rather complicated history. Volunteers will also visit Pilsen and its famous brewery and museum of Pilsner Urquell.

Accommodation: Volunteers will be accommodated in two buildings approximately 70 metres apart. One building has 2 rooms with 2 beds, a kitchen with a small fridge and a bathroom with a shower. The other building has 2 beds and a shared bathroom with a shower and a kitchen. A washing machine is also available. Wi-Fi included. Volunteers need to bring their towels. Some meals will be cooked by the volunteers themselves. Some will be prepared at a local restaurant. Volunteers can get coffee or tea from the coffee-roasting plant.

Requirements: There are many dog owners in the village. We require volunteers to respect the animals. Bring a towel and your local food or sweets to share with others.

Approximate Location: Rochlov is a small traditional village in western Bohemia with only 310 inhabitants. There is a supermarket, a restaurant and a coffee-roasting plant. Phone coverage is good. ATMs and pharmacies are located only in nearby villages. Nevertheless, it is no problem to take the volunteers there by car if they need to. The closest biggest city is Pilsen.

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