📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
The main aim of our organisation (Idrija Geopark) is conservation of natural heritage, development of geotourism and rural sustainable development. As a UNESCO Global Geopark we have been part of Unesco program IGGP since 2015. On the Vojsko plateau there have been several cycling and hiking paths as well as many viewpoints, that need to be maintained. The main task of the working camp will be restoration of the walking path in length approximately 300 m and the hill top with the orientation tower (1129 m altitude). You will also include in the local cultural festivity with arranging the festivity site. As a volunteer group you will be present at the official part of the program.
💼 What the programme involves
The main task of the camp will be restoration of walking path to the Školj hill and arranging the top of the hill (1129 m altitude). The work includes easy physical work, digging, cleaning bushes, consolidating the ground, supporting path with wooden pales, etc. At the local festivity you will help to arrange the festivity site – bringing chairs, editing stage, as well as prepare your own contribution for the official part of the event (a sketch, song, etc…), together with the Cultural Association Planika.
🏠 Accommodation on site
The summer house, located 2 km from the centre of the Vojsko village in the nature with the small creek in the vicinity and surrounded by the forest. The house with WC, shower and kitchen is small, but cozy. You will sleep on the sofa and in the small dormitory in the 1st floor (sleeping bag). Breakfast and dinner will be prepared by yourself, lunch will be cooked and delivered to the work place.
📍 About the location
The location of the camp is in the Vojsko village, 13 km from Idrija, which is the local centre (transport to the campsite from Idrija is organised).
⚠️ Requirements
Volunteers need to be fond of physical work in nature. Since the nearest shop, health centre, pharmacy is in Idrija (13 km from campsite) we do not recommend this camp to the people with any special needs. Be prepared to all weather conditions – warm, cold, rain, …
ℹ️ Additional information
The food for breakfast and dinner will be delivered by the organiser, according to your list. In Vojsko there is no shop. You will be able to shop on the trip to Idrija town once or twice during the camp. In Idrija (13 km from Vojsko) there is shop, post, pharmacy, health centre. Think about your typical recipes to exchange typical dishes with coworkers or even with Woman Association and your culture. You have many possibilities to hike in the area.