📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
The Civil Association Rakociho cesta carries the idea of a touristic path that would connect places related to the history of the Rakoci’s family tree. The aim of the movement is to preserve and renovate historical monuments and traditions. They would like to continue with the original “Rakoci’s path” goal which was to contribute to the development of the region. Rakociho cesta is currently involved in the renovation of the following castles: Saris, Kapusany, Sebes, Solnohrad (Salt Castle), Lipovce and Obisovce. The workcamps are organized with the association since 2008.
💼 What the programme involves
Revitalizing the old ruins of the small Obisovce Castle in Slovak Carpathians: renovation works, cleaning the area, help with masonry work with the traditional techniques, transport of the material like sand, rocks, and water. The volunteers will help with archeological acitvities and they will learn about castles in Eastern Slovakia.
🏠 Accommodation on site
The volunteers will stay in the village Obisovce (1,5 km from Kysak, 22 km from Presov) in the eastern part of Slovakia. The volunteers will sleep in local Cultural House on the floor with toilette facilities and kitchen. Sleeping bag and mat are neccessary. The food will be prepared by the volunteers themselves. Vegetarian catering is possible.
📍 About the location
The meeting point will be in the village Obisovce near Kysak, important railway junction located 20 km north from Košice. From Kysak you can get by feet or by train to the village Obisovce (1,8km) – the place of the workcamp.
⚠️ Requirements
Bring sleeping bag and mat, working clothes and gloves, warm clothes, raincoat, strong boots, swimming suit, insect repellent and a smile on your lips :) Also, if possible, music instruments and USB with your favourite songs and photos from your country.
ℹ️ Additional information
Study Part: The workcamp will be visited by INEX Messenger who will organize a workshop focused on current issues in Europe. The volunteers will prepare the "Feast of cultures" - an international food festival for the local community, and will join the “volunteering footprint” workshop. Our camps will follow the rules of Sustainability campaign.
Attention: The camp is for history and nature lovers.
Summary: Would you like to spend 10 days helping with the renovation of a castle in the middle of the beautiful nature in Slovakia? “Get ready for the adventure, open your mind and improve yourself!”