Volunteers will help with the preservation of the castle ruins (work with wood, sort and move stones and other materials, brick, clean, plaster, build walls, assist with archaeological work...). Additionally they will help with to prepare cultural events, work in the kitchen and do general maintenance tasks. You work even if it s raining, so bring good boots and rain gear.Study part: workshops, lectures by experts and excursions to the surrounding area according to the interest of participants.
Accomodation & food:
: In tents or in a very simple wooden hut. Take a warm sleeping bag and a sleeping mat The volunteers will help to prepare the meals. At the project place, there are only dry toilets. Water for washing is taken from a well about 2 km from the castle ruin. A shower is provided only 2 or 3 times a week at the swimming pool in the town of Korycany, which is 4 km away. The living conditions are very basic - please don t expect any comfort and be aware that you will not be able to wash yourself every day The project is a good choice for people who are fond of the medieval way of living and are not afraid of hard manual work.
Location & leisure:
Location: Castle Cimburk, 4 km from Korycany, Southern MoraviaLeisure time: Trips to the surrounding countryside, visiting nearby historical towns and monuments (Kromeriz i UNESCO town, monastery Velehrad, castle Buchlov), get to know traditional Moravian music and much more.
Most of the work will take place at the ecological areal Cottage Travicna . During the first week the volunteers will help to set up egresses, needed for the planned extension of the number of domestic animals breed in the centre. Furthermore, they will help to maintain the area (mountain trail, interactive statues, care for an arboretum of local woods and a herbal garden). During the second week, the volunteers will help to prepare the event Ethnosalas (a celebration for local children). During the celebration, the volunteers will assist in implementing the activities. If the weather conditions allow, the volunteers will also collect herbs on the surrounding meadows and in the nearby forest, which will be used for the production of organic teas.Study part: Guided excursion to the biosphere reserve NPR Certorye , guided tour along the nature-trail Oskoruse (traditional regional fruit), trip to the Bata Canal and sustainable tourism are planned. Learn more about local products, local farming, the history and natural potential of the region.
Accomodation & food:
The volunteers will be accommodated in a building in the very centre of the village. You will need to bring your own sleeping bag and sleeping mat. Two small bathrooms are available. The volunteers will prepare their meals together i a small kitchen is available in the living area. Bring your national recipes.
Location & leisure:
Tvarozna Lhota (bus stop in the village, next train stop Straznice). The nearby bigger cities are Straznice (5 km distance) and Uherske Hradiste (30 km). The region is famous for its folk traditions and beautiful countryside.Leisure time: Trips to various sights of the regional cities of Straznice and Skalice plus a daily afternoon-program, including games and trips to the close-by countryside and sights will be offered.
Volunteers will work on the local Jewish cemetery (about 90 of the working time), where they will liquidate invasive plants and ranking plants. Furthermore, they will help with the technical preparations of the festival Jewish Culture Week , which is taking place in Holesov during the workcamp (10 of the working time). Bring suitable working clothes with you. The work might be physically demanding, weekends are usually working days (because of the festival) but you will get days off during the week.Study part: You can learn more about Jewish culture and visit concerts and films during the festival. Tours to local monuments. Volunteers interested in Jewish culture are especially welcome
Accomodation & food:
In the former gamekeeper s lodge belonging to the local castle. Please bring a sleeping bag. The participants prepare their own meals.
Location & leisure:
Location: HolesovLeisure time: Trips to the surroundings, free entrance to cultural activities organized by the local cultural centre, free access to the local swimming-pool, meet members of the local tourist youth association (they have their clubroom in the place you stay at).
Volunteers will help with the preservation of the castle ruins (work with wood, sort and move stones and other materials, brick, clean, plaster, build walls, assist with archaeological work...). Additionally they will help with to prepare cultural events, work in the kitchen and do general maintenance tasks. You work even if it s raining, so bring good boots and rain gear.Study part: workshops, lectures by experts and excursions to the surrounding area according to the interest of participants.
Accomodation & food:
In tents or in a very simple wooden hut. Take a warm sleeping bag and a sleeping mat The volunteers will help to prepare the meals. At the project place, there are only dry toilets. Water for washing is taken from a well about 2 km from the castle ruin. A shower is provided only 2 or 3 times a week at the swimming pool in the town of Korycany, which is 4 km away. The living conditions are very basic - please don t expect any comfort and be aware that you will not be able to wash yourself every day The project is a good choice for people who are fond of the medieval way of living and are not afraid of hard manual work.
Location & leisure:
Location: Castle Cimburk, 4 km from Korycany, Southern MoraviaLeisure time: Trips to the surrounding countryside, visiting nearby historical towns and monuments (Kromeriz i UNESCO town, monastery Velehrad, castle Buchlov), get to know traditional Moravian music and much more.
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