The work will be manual and outdoor, physically demanding. The main work activities should happen in the Papirensky park that is now in a bad state and the NGO Foster the city is working towards making it publicly accessible once again. The tasks in the park can include collecting garbage, cutting branches, cleaning and consolidating paths, producing outdoor furniture (benches, bins) or creating a staircase. Another alternative is to help with the long-term project of the Municipal River Bath revival i tasks can include creating a mobile shelter for boats, material and firewood, maintaining the banks of the river, renovating a stage for outdoor culture events. We are going to celebrate the effort - by throwing a concert or a neighbours party. Photos from 2015 are on http://on.fb.me/1OJepKM.
Accomodation & food:
Scout clubhouse (http://93delfini.skauting.cz/klubovna). The conditions are basic. There s a kitchen, hot and cold water, 3 toilets but only 1 shower for 10 people (you ll have to be fast :) Bring a warm sleeping bag, nights can be cold i you ll sleep on the floor on mattresses. Warm lunches (vegetarian meals possible) will be provided at the worksite. You ll prepare your own breakfast and dinner.
Location & leisure:
City of Pilsen (www.pilsen.eu) is the capital of West Bohemia. With 170 000 inhabitants and 15 000 university students it is a significant cultural, business and industrial centre, internationally famous mostly due to the products of Pilsner Urquell and koda factory.Study part: Environmental excursion or a workshop together with some local Pilsen NGOs are possible. You will also help with the organization of an evening or afternoon event for the public at the work site and you can be actively involved in the program (these events are usually on weekends so please be ready to help a couple of hours, too i it will be great experience and fun).Leisure time: See some interesting Pilsen sights i Pilsen Brewery, medieval city centre, historical underground, Techmania Science Centre and do other activities such as visiting festivals, cinemas, sports facilities, restaurants, typical local pubs, cafes, tearooms and clubs, galleries, museums and ZOO, woods and lakes around the city.
Requirements:
Short motivation letter is required. We look for people who believe in improving the city by their own hands, who find fun and pleasure in doing so and who can also spice it up: if you cook, sing or can amuse others, it will be useful for the evenings-The work is hard but the results are also visible. We certainly do not want any moaners :)
You will work on the local Jewish cemetery and in the synagogue (about 90 of the working time) where you will help to maintain outdoor areas. The work can include cleaning of pavements, weeding, working with brush cutter, cutting and raking grass, maintaining graveyards, etc. Furthermore, you will help with the technical preparations of the festival Jewish Culture Week which takes 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.
Accomodation & food:
In a hostel in the centre of Holesov. There are beds but you have to bring your own sleeping bags. You will prepare your own meals. During the festival you will have a chance to try Jewish cuisine.
Location & leisure:
Holesov, a middle-sized town with around 12.000 people in the south-east of the Czech Republic.Study part: You can learn more about the Jewish culture, visit local monuments and see concerts, performances and films during the festival. You will have a chance to meet local community during a barbecue in the garden of a local castle or at a traditional lunch with the representatives of the town of Holesov. It is also possible to prepare some activities with and for the local community (such as visiting summer camp for children or a community centre for seniors).Leisure time: Trips to the surroundings (e.g. UNESCO site of Kromeriz), free entrance to cultural activities organized by the local cultural centre, free access to the local swimming-pool.
Requirements:
Volunteers interested in the Jewish culture are especially welcome
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