The volunteers will perform two different kinds of work: Firstly they will work with children and youth with autism and other disabilities (general assistance, organization of activities for the children, going with them on walks outside the centre etc.). The children will arrive at the second week of the project. Secondly the group will help with do practical manual tasks indoors and outdoors: gardening, putting up tents and teepees, prepare the barn for the arrival of the children (moving furniture, cleaning, decorating, creating games and activities). Bring clothes with you that can get dirty You will need clothes for all kind of weather (raingear and waterproof working boots).Study part: Excursions to castles, visit an artist blacksmith and a school for children with handicaps and special needs.
Accomodation & food:
Basic accommodation in tents or in a barn. Please bring a sleeping bag. You will help with preparing the food.
Location & leisure:
Visit the spa town Podebrady, trips to the surrounding countryside, swimming.
Work: The volunteers will give unconventional English lessons to schoolchildren. The lessons should be creative and interactive, using games, competitions, outdoor-activities and conversation as methods. The volunteers will teach small groups of children and get the support of a Czech teacher. Study part: On the last day all kids will get together for a celebration - the volunteers will prepare games and sport competitions, a present their cultures and cook some typical food for them.
Accomodation & food:
In a mill, you will cook together from common resources. Take a sleeping bag
Location & leisure:
The nearest town Boskovice (11 000 inhabitants) is located about 4 km from Skalice nad Svitavou. There are two castles, a western city , sport facilities and the old Jewish quarter with a Synagogue. Skalice nad Svitavou is surrounded by very nice countryside.
« I appreciate that constructive criticism may be more useful to you than praise but I honestly have no gripes that I could possibly mention. I can only thank you for the experience that I really enjoyed and will undoubtedly follow-up in the coming year. »
