The main part of the work consists of manual tasks: The group will do renovation and demolition works in the brewery, cultivate the garden, clean a river and help to prepare the local music and theatre festival Kric fest , which will take place the second weekend of the project. The work will be physically very demanding. Additionally the volunteers will create a performance or a cultural program, which they will present together during the festival (the concept is just up to the fantasy and ability of the volunteers). We are looking for motivated volunteers, who are not afraid of physically demanding work and who have an interest in theatre, music, dance and creative art. Bring working clothes that can get dirty or damaged. You will need very good working shoes You will work at the weekends, but get at least one day off.Study part: Get some knowledge about the history of the place, the brewery and the way beer was produced. We inform you as well about our plans for the future and depending on your interest it is possible to visit a nearby museum, where you learn more about local traditions. We can also arrange a visit of a bee-keeper and of other traditional local producers.
Accomodation & food:
In the living area of the brewery in two separate rooms. Bring a sleeping bag and a sleeping mat. In case of interest you can sleep in tents in the garden (bring your own tent). The local partner prepares the food with occasional help of the volunteers. Take some crucial ingredients or local products to prepare your traditional food for an intercultural evening. The living conditions will be very basic (outside showers, dry toilets, not much comfort or privacy in the sleeping rooms).
Location & leisure:
The village of Chric (about 200 inhabitants, with a church and a castle in its centre), located in the Western part of Bohemia.Trips to the surroundings: ruins of the castles Krasov, Krakovec, the nature preserve Krivoklatsko, the castle Krivoklat and the muzeum Marianska Tynice. There will be some bikes at your disposal. The village has a football ground; 5-10 km from the village there is a swimming pool and a river.
Requirements:
A motivation letter sent with the application form is strictly required (max. 1 page A4, please state your motivation to participate in the workcamp, your experience with manual work, what you can contribute to the festival and if you have some ideas for the performance).
Most of the work will take place at the ecological areal Cottage Travicna . During the first week the volunteers will help with manual work, such as easy-to-handle landscaping, drying hay and reparations of play structures for children. Other tasks will include setting up fences for the extension of the number of domestic animals breed in the centre, maintenance of the surrounding area (putting up signs and touristic marks, repairing tourist paths, take care of 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 different activities for children. 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: A guided excursion to the biosphere reserve NPR Certorye , a guided tour along the nature-trail Oskoruse (traditional regional fruit), a trip to the Bata Canal and sustainable tourism are planned. Learn more about local products, organic farming, the history and natural potential of the region. An international cooking evening with the local youth and workshops on pottery and batik with traditional colours are planned. The program includes a trip to Bratislava (Slovakia).
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. Please be prepared for basic living conditions as the house is very small. 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.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.
The 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, performances and films during the festival. Visit to local monuments.
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:
HolesovTrips to the surroundings, free entrance to cultural activities organized by the local cultural centre, free access to the local swimming-pool.
Requirements:
Volunteers interested in Jewish culture are especially welcome
The old brewery is situated in the small village of Chric. Its history dates back to the 16th century and the brewery was built two centuries later. The production of beer had to be stopped with the beginning of the Second World War. The complex has fallen into ruin since that time. But it is an inspiring area, which the NGO Propolis wants to change into a vivid place, serving as cultural and community centre. Step by step working rooms for handicapped people and an educational centre offering courses for the public should be build up. The organization would also like to support the reactivation of traditional handcrafts. Sometimes in the future the production of beer should be restored, too!
Work:
The main part of the work consists of manual tasks: The group will do renovation and demolition works in the brewery (removing debris, destroying ceilings), cultivate the garden and cut wood. The aim of the work is to prepare the place for a future museum of traditional handcrafts and rural life in the past. We are looking for motivated volunteers, who are not afraid of physically demanding work mostly in dusty places and who are interested rural development. Bring working clothes that can get dirty or damaged and good working shoes!
Study part:
Get some knowledge about the history of the place, the brewery and the way beer was produced. We inform you as well about our plans for the future and depending on your interest it is possible to visit a nearby museum, where you learn more about local traditions. We can also arrange a visit of a bee-keeper and of other traditional local producers.
Leisure time:
Trips to the surroundings: ruins of the castles Krasov, Krakovec, the nature preserve Krivoklatsko, the castle Krivoklat and the muzeum Marianska Tynice. There will be some bikes at your disposal. The village has a football ground; 5-10 km from the village there is a swimming pool and a river.
Accommodation/Food:
In the living area of the brewery in two separate rooms - bring a sleeping bag. In case of interest you can sleep in tents in the garden (bring your own tent). The local partner prepares the food with occasional help of the volunteers. Take some crucial ingredients or local products to prepare your traditional food for an intercultural evening. The living conditions will be very basic (dry toilets, not much comfort or privacy in the sleeping rooms), but you can take hot shower in the house :).
Location:
The village of Chric (about 200 inhabitants, with a church and a castle in its centre), located in the Western part of Bohemia.
Note:
A motivation letter sent with the application form is required (max. 1 page A4, please state your motivation to participate in the workcamp and your experience with manual work).
The aim of the workcamp is to teach the participants how to manage and carry out your own project. There will be three construction projects proposed to the volunteers (greenhouse/multi-purpose woodshed/garden) and one programme project (garden festival). The volunteers will choose one of the construction projects to be carried out together within two weeks. They can be assisted by a professional stonemason, bricklayer or carpenter. At the final weekend, the volunteers will have the opportunity to prepare the garden festival. This event is held regularly for friends of the DoNitra association, the village of Osinalice and participants of the courses given by DoNitra. There will be also different theatre and music performances. The event starts on Saturday and ends on Sunday afternoon.Study part: Arts workshops (stone carving, forging, wood carving), international evenings organised by the volunteers, workshops and activities with local children are planned.
Accomodation & food:
In a reconstructed farm building. Bring your own sleeping bags. The volunteers will prepare their own meals from common resources.
Location & leisure:
In the tiny village Osnalice in the middle of the protected landscape Kokorinsko.Cycling (there are 10 bicycles available), hiking, arts workshops, relaxing at a public swimming pool.
Requirements:
We prefer, if the volunteers are non-smokers and have a creative spirit (it would be great if you are fond of arts, music, circus, theatre). As we would like to learn about your motivation for taking part in the project, a motivation letter sent with the application form is required
« I would recommend participating in a workcamp, especially with VAP, who ensured that I found a project to suit me and provided essential training for me in preparation for my trip. Being part of a workcamp really is a life-changing experience, oh, and it looks great on your CV! »
