📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
This is the first year that the workcamp takes place in Domažlice and two neighbouring localities in cooperation with local association Chodsko žije! (Chodsko is alive!), an association for culture and development. The main activity of the association is bringing together local people and organizations for common educational and cultural activities. It also takes care of a vast arboretum (90-year-old park). The arboretum is declared a significant landmark and it serves for environmental education of pupils and local people. The aim of the workcamp is to contribute to the long-term development of the arboretum and parks nearby (at the state castle Horšovský Týn and Linden Tree Alley of Countess Mitsuko Aoyama near the village of Pivoň) and also to help with organizing local cultural event.
💼 What the programme involves
The work will be manual and physically demanding. It will take place in different locations, mainly in green areas. You will help with cleaning out of an old barn, construction of a little pond (digging), founding of flowerbeds, maintaining paths in the park, planting of trees and bushes, cleaning the courtyard. There will also be a possibility to participate in the organization of the local cultural and theatre festival “Domazlicky Kulturovar 2016”. If you are interested you can also try creating a piece of land art. Please bring a raincoat and good working shoes. Be ready to work in all kinds of weather.
🏠 Accommodation on site
In a youth home located in the historical centre of Domažlice on beds equipped with bed linen. There are several bathrooms and an equipped kitchen. A pair of volunteers will prepare meals every day.
📍 About the location
Arboretum (area of 4 ha) in Domažlice, south-west of the Czech Republic. Another working place will be in the park nearby the castle Horšovský Týn and in the area of little village Pivoň (in a local valuable alley). Transportation between sites will be arranged by public transportation or on bikes provided by the host.
Study part: Getting to know the unique local folklore, landscape and specific crafts, particularly by visiting museums, attending workshops, international evenings and excursions. Within the festival “Domazlicky Kulturovar 2016” there will be an opportunity for you to prepare and present a short performance (musical or other) that is related to your culture and is based on your own creativity.
Leisure time: Chodsko region offers many natural beauties (Nature Protected Area “Cesky Les”), sports activities (tennis, football, karate, cycling, swimming…). There are also other interesting towns near Domažlice, e.g. Klatovy (catacombs) or Pilsen (European Capital of Culture 2015).
ℹ️ Additional information
The workcamp is especially suitable for volunteers interested in nature and land art. It is a perfect opportunity for musicians or ethnology students (they will have a chance to learn more about local folklore). There will be a lot to do but it will worth it! Volunteers over 30 are especially welcomed.