📝 Detailed information
💼 What the programme involves
Kaprálův mlýn is a scout environmental education centre situated in the Moravian Karst Protected Landscape Area. This summer volunteering activity consists of various tasks: A) Nature conservation and environmental management: physical work in protected areas near Kaprálův mlýn and in other parts of the Moravian Karst (cutting and raking grass, eliminating invasive species, tourist paths maintenance...), B) Helping with the operation of the centre (guest-care, cleaning, info-shop duties), C) Assistance with the programmes and outdoor activities for international scout groups, and kids´ summer camps (abseiling, caving, aquazorbing). The duration of volunteer service is one month in the summer (July or August).
PLEASE apply via this platform ONLY. For further communication use ONLY this email: "VOLUNTEER (at) KAPRALUV MLYN . CZ".
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🏠 Accommodation on site
Accommodation: Volunteers live in a 3-bedroom eco-friendly house (equipped kitchen, shared living room, 2 bathrooms) situated in a beautiful location just 50 m from the main lodge of Kapráluv mlýn. Food: Our kitchen prepares meals for our guests so we can provide catering three times a day for volunteers on most days, we adjust to a wide range of dietary needs; volunteers can also cook on their own in the kitchen in their house. Transport: Volunteers get tickets for public transport; Brno downtown is accessible within 30 minutes. Our bikes are also available to borrow.
🎒 Leisure activities
Introductory training in the operation of the centre (health and safety, programmes, building maintenance, nature in surroundings...) Special workshops - depends on volunteers´ interests and time possibilies (Heritage interpretation, Wood carving, Willow wicker knitting, Pottery, Horse riding, First aid, Eco-friendly housing, Field trips...).
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profil: We prefer volunteers who are interested in nature conservation, environmental education, sustainable technologies, and leisure time activities for kids and youth. Open-mindedness, willingness to learn new things, and discipline are the qualities we are asking for. Being part of the Scout Movement is an advantage, but not a requirement. An applicant must be able to explain why he/she consider him/herself a person with fewer opportunities. We will contact the applicant only in case we are interested in his/her CV and motivation statement.
Deadline: Application deadline: 01/05/2023
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.