📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Betzenstein, a small Franconian town, has been inviting international workcamps into their community since 2010. Now, for the third time, they are organizing a workcamp together with the neighbouring town of Plech. Various tasks await you in this project since your work-time will be split evenly between Betzenstein and Plech. By participating in this project, you are supporting the sustainable development of these communities and help protect the environment (UN SDG 11, SDG 15).
💼 What the programme involves
There are many different tasks awaiting you in both Betzenstein and Plech: In Betzenstein, you will be working mostly on creative and ecological tasks which will have a sustainable impact on the town, such as working on environmental protection, playgrounds, plantings, and embellishments of the town. In Plech, you will help to build and decorate new benches to accommodate citizens and visitors. You will also plaster the ground in front of the kindergarten with new stones in order to create a space where the children can park their bikes - and you will work on the entry area of the gym that you will be sleeping in. In addition, you are going to maintain the biotope which is also situated near the kindergarten. Here, you can build flower beds and plant flowers in them.
🏠 Accommodation on site
The group will be accommodated in the sports hall of Plech. Here you will be able to shower, use the sanitary facilities etc. and sleep softly on the gym mats which are provided for you. However, you will need to bring your own sleeping bag. Your group will also have the possibility to cook. There is a bakery inside the village and the supermarket is reachable by foot (1,2km). From the accommodation you can easily reach all of Plech by foot; for the tasks awaiting you in Betzenstein, transport will be provided.
📍 About the location
The Bavarian region in which Betzenstein and Plech are located is called Little Switzerland for a reason: Its beautiful surroundings invite you to various adventures and hiking trips in the region. There are all kinds of trails and possibilities to experience the unique nature. On the weekends, there are busses to nearby cities like Nuremberg or Pegnitz. Your hosts will be happy to help you plan activities such as exploring the local cave system, testing your bravery in the climbing garden or simply visiting the camera museum. You will be allowed to use the local swimming pool for free.