ESC: Cultivate Rochlov Castle Gardens

Code: 50540 Copied

Czech Republic European Voluntary Service Environment Culture European Voluntary Service Environment +1 Fixed dates

About the project

📝 Detailed information

💼 What the programme involves

MAS Radbuza is one of 180 local action groups in the Czech Republic, supporting nature, landscape, cultural heritage, and a healthy environment through local cooperation. This project, organised with the castle grounds in Rochlov, focuses on revitalising the area as a cultural and natural site. The aim is to improve the grounds through landscaping, planting greenery, and introducing new plants and animals to support biodiversity, sustainability, and public use. It contributes to SDG 11 and SDG 15. Volunteers will support the revitalisation of the castle grounds and buildings by preparing animal enclosures for sheep, llamas, and kangaroos, painting and maintaining fences, and helping with simple interior renovation inside the castle. They will also prepare outdoor spaces for community and cultural events, including a Baroque festival, historical tours, a local market, and a fire show. The work is mildly physical; tools and protective equipment are provided.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Accommodation is at Rochlov 1, 330 23 Rochlov, Czechia, in shared housing with four rooms. Volunteers sleep in beds with duvets and pillows. Facilities include a washing machine, fridge, kitchenette, Wi-Fi, two showers, and two toilets, plus extra toilets on site. Meals are partly prepared by volunteers and partly provided by the host. The worksite is at the same location. The travel will be reimbursed based on the distance traveled to the activity. You can check the distance on the link here: https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/resources-and-tools/distance-calculator

🎒 Leisure activities

The programme includes a guided visit to the regional capital Plzeň, known for its beer tradition. Volunteers will be introduced to the city’s history, cultural heritage, and urban development, gaining insight into its role as an important regional centre. The project will be held in English. The volunteers will learn valuable skills such as engaging in a different community, communicate between peers and learn to repair the inside of a castle and its surrounding

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: The project is suitable especially for those whowho enjoys practical outdoor work, does not mind light physical tasks, and is interested in nature, heritage, and community life. They should be flexible, ready to help with varied activities such as painting, simple renovation, preparing animal enclosures, and supporting event set-up. An interest in biodiversity, sustainability, and cultural events would fit the project well. Participants should also be comfortable living in shared accommodation, cooperating in a group, and taking part in shared meal preparation. Volunteers must bring a towel and insect repellent. For more info about ESC, you can read our FAQ here https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LIthaEzZ3dY7FNoMdoDheueXMwTUDQVa/view?usp=sharing This project could also be suitable for volunteers with fewer opportunities under the program Volunteering for All.
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ℹ️ Additional information

The project is implemented under the European Solidarity Corps Programme, financed by the European Commission.
The participating organisations have to be mindful of these needs as they are responsible for providing a respectful and trusting hosting environment. At the same time, the organisations participating in the initiative devote a great deal of time, energy and resources to set up a high-quality activity; they should therefore expect that European Solidarity Corps participants show a similar level of respect for the local communities and the people that are directly concerned by the activities (https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/mission_en).
What do we provide ?

Training before and after the project
Health insurance during your project
round-trip travel reimbursement
accommodation and food
pocket money
language course
Return Week-end
Youth Pass and SVI international Volunteer passport

Before applying for this volunteering project, you need to enroll yourself at European Solidarity Corps Platform (https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity_en) and specify your European Solidarity Corps Participant Number (PRN).
This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label.
Contact the ESC coordinator at +32 2 888 67 13 to get more informations.

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📅 Available sessions

CZ50540

06/07/2026 → 20/07/2026

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ℹ️ Key information

Age required

18–30 years old

Solidarity donation

0.00 EUR

French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).

📍 Location

330 23 Rochlov-Nýřany, Czechia

Czech Republic

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Czech Republic Koruna (CZK / Kč)

Exchange rate

1 CZK = 0.041274 EUR

Rate as of 31/05/2026

Timezone

Central European Standard Time

Local time: 21:15 (12/11/2026)

🛡️ Before you leave

Security information

📞 Contact us

[email protected]

+32 2 888 67 13

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✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English Czech Slovak