📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
The Hét Kútforrás Social Foundation believes that preventing the reproduction of extreme poverty is not only in the interest of the individuals affected, but a shared responsibility of society as a whole, and that taking responsibility for those in more difficult situations shapes our collective future in the long term. To promote community development, social inclusion, and equal opportunities for disadvantaged children and families, the foundation operates several Tanoda (after-school learning centers) in Heves County. Through its educational, creative, and long-term locally rooted activities, the foundation creates safe spaces where children and young people can learn, grow, and build confidence.
💼 What the programme involves
Volunteers will support the summer camps organized by the Hét Kútforrás Foundation, mainly for disadvantaged Roma children. The activities usually take place in the afternoons and are organized in three different locations: Pétervására, Szajla, and ErdÅkövesd. Most of the children are between 6 and 10 years old. The program includes games, creative workshops, sports, and lots of fun together. The children especially love singing and dancing, so volunteers who are happy to teach songs or dances from their own culture are very welcome. Volunteers will work in international teams together with local coordinators, helping to create a safe, joyful, and supportive environment where children can build confidence, gain new experiences, and simply enjoy being kids.
🏠 Accommodation on site
The project is co-funded by the European Union through the European Solidarity Corps programme. Participation is free of charge. Volunteers will be accommodated in the dormitory of the secondary school in Pétervására, in shared rooms with three beds. Three meals per day are provided (with hot meals for lunch and dinner), and a vegetarian option is also available. Each volunteer will receive €7 per day as pocket money. Travel costs to the project location will be reimbursed after participation, based on the travel distance. All equipment and materials needed for the tasks will be provided.
📍 About the location
Pétervására, Szajla and ErdÅkövesd are located in Heves County, at the foot of the beautiful Mátra Mountains. The area offers a truly rural setting: peaceful, green, and far from the noise of big cities. It is important to know that this is a small countryside region with limited entertainment options, so we count on the initiative and creativity of the volunteer team. In the evenings, you can organize your own activities together – such as campfires, cooking over an open fire, making music, or simply sharing conversations under the stars. In your free time, you can go hiking in the Mátra, explore nearby villages, or visit the historic town of Eger. This location is ideal if you would like to slow down, connect with nature, and create meaningful shared moments as a team.
⚠️ Requirements
We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers who are patient, empathetic, and enjoy working with children. It is important that you can easily connect with different age groups and communicate well – even without many words. This camp is especially a great opportunity for those who already have experience with children or would like to gain some. There are no language requirements, but English will be the common language among volunteers. With the local professionals, you will be able to communicate in Hungarian or German. Please bring clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty during games, a sleeping bag, and any personal medication you may need.
