📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Workcamp takes place for the 1st time in the town of Sternberk in northern Moravia in collaboration with the local association Ecce Homo Pedal. Their mission is to revitalize places for relaxing and leisure i one of these is the monastery garden in Sternberk. The garden used to be a place where priests could relax and where domestic animals were kept. Gradually, the garden stopped being used and became neglected. Recently, locals identified the need for a nice green space in the city centre and the monastery garden turned out to be perfect. It should be open to the public, anyone could come and rest in there. The aim of this workcamp is to help with preparations for follow-up revitalization of the monastery garden and to contribute to the cultural exchange.
💼 What the programme involves
The work will be manual and will include renovation of the public space and the garden in the historical area of the former monastery. The tasks can involve: removing invasive plants, cutting them into smaller pieces, digging under the supervision of archaeologists, etc. In case of bad weather you will be cleaning up farm buildings in the garden, moving furniture, painting or cleaning up in the premises of a partner NGO. You will also participate in preparation and running of leisure time activities for children in the garden. Bring outdoor working clothes and waterproof shoes. Some activities will be physically demanding, some of them less.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Parish house i sleeping in two rooms on the beds with mattress without linen. Bring your own sleeping bag. Bathroom with toilets and one shower is available. Lunches will be provided by the organizer and you will prepare your own breakfasts and dinners in the local kitchen. It is forbidden to drink alcohol in the parish house.
📍 About the location
Former Augustinian monastery in the historical centre of Sternberk, 16 km north from Olomouc, lying at the foot of Low Jesenik Mountains in the Olomouc region.Study part: Excursion to the historic town of Sternberk i castle, monastery, unique exposition of time. We will have at least one meeting with local community as an evening with presentation of various cultures and countries. It is suitable to bring something specific from your country. You will also participate in a discussion workshop with students on the topic of the public space around us, how it is perceived by the locals and by the volunteers.Leisure time: Taking a rest in the garden, having a barbecue, walking in a nearby forest. It s possible to arrange access to the sports ground and play beach volleyball, go swimming, try horse riding, visit the city of Olomouc, make a trip to the Sovinec castle, etc. It is possible to provide tickets for the international race of historical automobiles Ecce Homo Historic which will take place at the weekend 8. i 10. 9. 2017.
⚠️ Requirements
This workcamp is suitable for people who like working outside, want to participate on archaeological research and improving public space of the former monastery. Information for allergic people i you can get in touch with blossoming flowers and grasses.