📝 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 Salt Castle in Slovak Carpathians: renovation works, cleaning the area, helping with masonry work by using traditional techniques, transport of the materials such as sand, rocks, and water. The volunteers will help with archeological activities and they will learn about castles in Eastern Slovakia.
🏠 Accommodation on site
The volunteers will stay in the village Ruska Nova Ves (7 km from Presov) in the eastern part of Slovakia. Lodging will be provided in the area of the local football club - warm sleeping bag and mat are needed. The food will be prepared by the volunteers themselves. On demand, vegetarian meals can be provided.
📍 About the location
Ruska Nova Ves is 7km far from the the city of Presov – the 3rd biggest city in Slovakia. There is a playground near the school, swimming possibilities in the city of Presov, visiting historical monuments and historical centre, the Salt Museum, trip to other castles and mountains in the surroundings.
⚠️ Requirements
Bring sleeping bag and mat, working clothes and gloves, warm clothes, raincoat, strong boots, repellent, swimming suit and a smile on your lips :)
ℹ️ Additional information
Study Part: The workcamp will be visited by INEX Messenger who will organize a workshop focused on current events 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: HDW - Hard Work;
The camp is for history and nature lovers and for those who are not afraid to accept the challenge of living in difficult conditions for two weeks surrounded by beautiful nature!
For more info about the project: http://www.hrad.wbl.sk/
Summary: This workcamp is a magical opportunity to do and experience amazing and unusual things that you would not normally get to do in your everyday life.