ESC: Old Rabka's Charm 2023

Name: ESC: Old Rabka's Charm 2023
Start: 2023-06-07
End: 2023-06-20
Location: Rabka-Zdrój, Poland

Code: 339866414ee92ed321 Copied

Poland Art Culture European Voluntary Service Festival Art Culture +2 Fixed dates

About the project

📝 Detailed information

💼 What the programme involves

The Old Rabka's Charm Festival is the local cultural event organized in the little town of Rabka-Zdrój in the polish mountains. Europe4Youth Association is organizing, together with 19 international volunteers, a LARP (Live Action Role Playing) game reminiscing golden era of the town, namely 20. and 30. of XX century within that Festival. The volunteers will: - develop the game together with us, build characters, design plots, - learn more about educational LARP design and its different implementation, - take part in the LARP game as Non Playable and Playable Characters (being dressed up in the costumes form the epoche), - help to prepare local players (polish youth) to play the game and take as much educational outcomes as possible. The Festival aims at: - raising awareness of local cultural heritage and history of the town, - building sense of community and belonging of the local youth to their heritage, - promoting Rabka-Zdrój as leisure and cultural opportunities.

🏠 Accommodation on site

All volunteers are living together in the Training&Education Centre ReZone in Rabka-Zdrój, where they will be accommodated in 2-4 persons rooms with bathrooms. Bed covers and towels are provided, as well as 3 meals per day (dining room is located in the house). The volunteers have a small kitchen on disposal, a seminar room, a party room and a video/podcast studio in the basement, as well as beautiful garden. Apart from having nice surroundings (mountains, forest), the house has an outside pool.

🍲 Food

Meals are provided by the hosting organization. Some of the local dishes that you could eat during your volunteer project, if you want, could be :

Pierogi - These are small dumplings that can be filled with a variety of ingredients such as potatoes, cheese, or meat.

Kielbasa - This is a type of Polish sausage that is often served grilled or fried.

Bigos - This is a traditional Polish stew that is made with sauerkraut, meat, and spices.

Kotlet schabowy - This is a breaded pork cutlet that is often served with potatoes and vegetables.

Oscypek - This is a type of smoked cheese that is made from sheep's milk and is often served grilled.

Makowiec - This is a traditional Polish dessert that is made with poppy seeds and pastry.

Sernik - This is a type of cheesecake that is often served with fruit or chocolate sauce.

These dishes can be also found in local restaurants and cafes throughout Rabka-Zdrój.

📍 About the location

Rabka-Zdrój is a beautiful and charming town located in the Lesser Poland Voivodeship in southern Poland. Here are some of the must-visit places in Rabka-Zdrój:

1. Park Zdrojowy - a beautiful and well-maintained park with walking trails, fountains, and benches where you can relax and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.

2. Rabkoland - an amusement park that is perfect for families with children. It features a variety of rides, including a roller coaster, bumper cars, and a giant swing.

3. Władysław Orkan Museum - a museum dedicated to the life and works of Władysław Orkan, a famous Polish writer who lived in Rabka-Zdrój. The museum is located in a beautiful wooden villa and features a collection of artifacts and memorabilia related to Orkan's life and work.

4. The Wooden Church of St. Anna - a beautiful wooden church built in the early 20th century in the traditional Zakopane style. The church features beautiful stained glass windows and intricate wooden carvings.

5. The Mineral Water Pump Room - a historic building that used to be the main source of drinking water for the town. Today, it is a popular spot for visitors who want to try the local mineral water, which is said to have health benefits.

6. The Open-Air Museum of the Beskid Mountains - a museum located just outside of Rabka-Zdrój that features a collection of traditional wooden houses and buildings from the Beskid Mountains region. Visitors can explore the houses and learn about the traditional way of life in this part of Poland.

🎒 Leisure activities

During the volunteering period we plan to train you in: - eduLARP design, - game character building, - body&voice empowerment, - self-development through LARP, - NPCs - acting and supporting others, - cultural youth work, - costumes design, - history of Rabka region in XX century, - ethnographic journey in southern Poland :-)

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: We are looking for nerds. People passionate about history, historical reenactment, ethnology and culture, Live Action Role Playing games, costumes design, acting, playing (at least one of it:-)). With a sense of a storyteller. Volunteers should be 18-30, open for new challenges, willing to learn, open to work in teams, taking initiatives for themselves. Creativity is very welcomed, as well as strong care for other people. The project and our staff are ready for people with very various backgrounds and situations. For EU residents only! Only eligible applicants will be taken into account.

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.

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