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ESC: Stone & Story: Castle Renovation

Code: 50485 Copied

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About the project

ESC: Stone & Story: Castle Renovation

📝 Detailed information

💼 What the programme involves

Volunteers will be helping with revitalizing the old ruins of small Kysak Castle in eastern part of Slovakia. Kysak Castle was a medieval castle. Nowadays there are only ruins left underground. Be aware that you will not be able to see castle. Goal of camp will be to explore the foundations of castle tower, which are located below the surface. Work will be part of archeological research. Volunteers will also be involved in renovation work, cleaning area, transport of material (like sand, rocks, and water). Volunteers will learn about history of castles in Eastern Slovakia. In case, there will be a cultural event, volunteers will help with its organization. There is possibility that volunteers will help also at other castle – Obisovce or Hanigovce Castle. No building and archeological experience are needed. In case of any questions, contact Monika on [email protected]. Please, don't write to Association Rakociho cesta.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Volunteers will sleep in the local town house. Accommodation is simple. Please do not expect hotel standards. Volunteers will sleep in shared rooms on beds and mattresses. Shared bathroom with shower, toilet facilities, washing machine and fully equipped kitchen are provided in the house. Volunteers divided in the kitchen teams will be in charge of preparing the food for breakfast and dinner, the groceries will be provided. The lunch will be provided by local partner. On request, vegetarian meals can be provided. Transport arrangements will be shared with accepted volunteers in the infosheet.

🎒 Leisure activities

There will be online pre-departure meeting organized by INEX Slovakia for accepted volunteers. The volunteers will prepare the "Feast of cultures" - an international food evening. Part of the program is “volunteering footprint” workshop and an educational workshop about current events in Europe. Our camps will follow the rules of Sustainability campaign.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: Young person from EU member country, age 18 to 30 who want to take part in an intercultural project in Slovakia. Personal motivation to step out of the comfort zone and become a volunteer for 2 weeks. Speak good English. As the revitalization of the Kysak Castle is in its beginning, the volunteers will be helping in the forest. There is no toilet in the forest. Important: As the revitalization of the Kysak Castle is in its beginning, the volunteers will be helping in the forest. There is no toilet in the forest. In order to reach work place it is necessary to walk up to the hill for 30 minutes.
Deadline: 22/07/2026 00:00

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

SK50485

05/08/2026 → 20/08/2026

Closed
Volunteers registered 0 / 2
♂ 0/1 ♀ 0/1
Deadline: 22/07/2026

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

044 81 Kysak, Slovakia

Slovakia

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Central European Standard Time

Local time: 21:19 (12/11/2026)

🛡️ Before you leave

📞 Contact us

[email protected]

+32 2 888 67 13

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✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English Slovak