📝 Detailed information
💼 What the programme involves
This workcamp takes place in the small Moravian village of Nova Lhota, situated in the White Carpathian Mountains on the Slovak border. The village is very active in environmental activities and education, and runs an eco-centre. They have been collecting herbs and fruits with volunteer help for more than 10 years. In cooperation with INEX-SDA Bílé Karpaty, herbal tea blends are produced in the village from those local types of herbs. The aim of the workcamp is to involve volunteers in these activities and to get to know the local culture and nature.
In this workcamp Inclusive volunteers are especially welcomed since this project is mainly adressed to them.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Accommodation will be provided in a tourist hostel in Nova Lhota. Volunteers will sleep in rooms on bunk beds. Toilets and showers are available. There is a common room with a fully equipped kitchen. You will prepare your own meals together. One day you will stay at a farm in Travicna in simpler conditions. Thus, bring a sleeping bag and a mat too.
The nearest airport: PRG in Praha (Prague),Czech Republic
The nearest bus station: Nova Lhota, dol.zast
The travel costs will be reimbursed up to certain amount depending on the travel distance.
🎒 Leisure activities
You will be able to get to know different kinds of local food and products and learn about organic farming, the history and natural potential of the region. You will have a chance to get involved in the local eco-centre activities. An international evening for the locals will be organised to present volunteers' national cuisines and cultures.
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profil: The project encourages applicants with fewer opportunities, especially of social, economic or geographic disadvantage to join international volunteering project. Project is supported by the EU program European Solidarity Corps and it is for people between 18-30 years old. The candidates will be all considered equally, not distinguishing between the volunteers based on the way they applied for the project, their religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, etc. People with physical impairments are advised to consult with us first to see if we can provide them with the support they need.
Deadline: Application deadline: 30/05/2022
ℹ️ Additional information
Participants are entitled to receive a Youthpass certificate from the organiser, for recognition of their competence development during the activity. Read more about Youthpass:https://www.youthpass.eu/en/
This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label. The Quality Label certifies that the organisation is able to run projects in compliance with the principles and objectives of the European Solidarity Corps.