📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
The workcamp is organized in co-operation with a local branch of People in Need (PiN), a Czech non-governmental, non-profit organization founded on the ideals of humanism, freedom, equality and solidarity. It is one of the biggest NGOs in Central Europe engaged in humanitarian aid and development projects. In Czech Republic, PiN targets education and helps people who live in social exclusion. Workcamps in Usti nad Labem have been organized for 20 years. This year, the goal is firstly to prepare meaningful free-time activities for children and youth living in the socially excluded area of the town, present different cultures to them and give them a chance to get new experience. Secondly, volunteers will prepare workshops for the public together with a local association Hranicar which supports and connects contemporary art and culture with everyday life.
💼 What the programme involves
You will work in a several socially excluded neighbourhoods of Usti nad Labem. Local children have very limited opportunities during summer holidays. You will prepare and organize free-time activities for children and teenagers from the area coming to the afternoon club. The program for children will include trips and outdoor games and sports. You will also organize two fun days with games for children and help during a small dance and music festival in the neighbourhood. Apart from the activities mentioned, you are expected to participate in beautifying the public space. Your own ideas are welcome. You will also help to prepare workshops within Summer in the Streets, a small local festival organized by a local cultural association Hranicar. The workshops will focus on improving public space. You will also make a presentation about your country. Bring a flag or something traditional with you.Study part: There will be a guided tour around different workplaces of PiN in Usti nad Labem or
🏠 Accommodation on site
In the premises of PiN. You will share one room in the attic. Please bring a sleeping bag and a mat. For participants with children, a separate room can be arranged. There is a bathroom (1 shower, 4 toilets) and a kitchen. Please note that you will share the premises with the employees of PiN and clients. Hosting organization will provide a budget for you to buy food and cook meals together as a group.
📍 About the location
Usti nad Labem (city of 100,000 people), Northern Bohemia aeuro( in particularly three locations of Predlice, Krasne Brezno and Mojzir (areas of the city that have a high percentage of socially disadvantaged people).Leisure time: Trips to the surrounding countryside (nature parks, castles, close-by mountains and historical cities aeuro( e.g. Prague), weekend on a farm etc. It will be possible to go swimming or enjoy other activities, such as bowling, rafting or hiking. Bring good shoes for hiking.