Summer Camp in Csörög

Name: Summer Camp in Csörög
Start: 2024-07-07
End: 2024-07-14
Location: Csörög, Hungary

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Hungary Education Children Social work Education Children +1 Fixed dates

About the project

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

Our partner organizes this volunteer program together with Csörögi Tanoda (an afterschool program in Csörög), managed by the Mahájána Foundation since 2011. They aim to ensure that the children learn according to their abilities, find a job they enjoy and become able to adapt to changing circumstances. To achieve this, they try to make learning desirable again among the Roma community of Csörög, where they are supporting 26 families. Their activities include group work and personal development for children, career orientation and community building.

💼 What the programme involves

In this project, volunteers will have the opportunity to organize summer camps for marginalized children aged 10 to 18. They will be an integral part of the NGO's mission to empower these children by providing them with valuable experiences to make a difference in their lives. A week of fun, learning, and connection awaits the volunteers, who will engage in teaching the children about themselves, their cultures, and the English language. Moreover, volunteers with a passion for sports or music are encouraged to share their expertise to enrich the camp experience even further.

After Sunday's arrival (volunteers may explore Budapest over the weekend), the week commences with a preparation day on Monday to review the activities and the logistics of the camp, ensuring everything is set for an amazing experience. Tuesdays will be all about building emotional connections with the children by playing together. From Wednesday to Friday, volunteers will venture out from Csörög for two nights of adventure at summer camps across Hungary, creating lasting memories along the way. On Saturday, volunteers will come together for a day of reflection and closure, celebrating the impact made in the children's lives. On Sunday, everyone will begin their journey back home. As volunteers, they will have the opportunity to teach English, lead engaging games and sports, and share the beauty of music with the children. But their role will go beyond teaching skills; they will be fostering a sense of joy, trust, empathy, and respect, addressing a wide range of psychosocial needs and building essential life skills. Joining in this endeavor means contributing to a brighter future for these children, one filled with laughter, learning, and limitless possibilities.

🏠 Accommodation on site

While in Csörög, the volunteers will live in the afterschool building, in a big shared room with mattresses. They will be ask to bring their sleeping bags. From Wednesday to Friday, they will accompany the children and staff to a summer camp in Hungary. A shower and toilet are available in the building, together with a superb kitchen. All equipment needed to fulfil the tasks will be provided as well.

🍲 Food

Three meals per day will be provided for the volunteers, including hot meals for lunch and dinner. A vegetarian option is also available.

📍 About the location

Csörög is a tiny village close to Budapest. Only 3-4 days will be spent there, while the rest of the time will be with the children in Esztergom or Balaton at the summer camp. Although Budapest is very close, it is a vibrant and fascinating metropolis where there's always something going on, so your leisure time in Hungary is going to be well spent.

🎒 Leisure activities

Csörög, Hungary, nestled amidst picturesque landscapes and the tranquil embrace of the countryside, offers a charming array of leisure activities for visitors to indulge in. Whether strolling through lush greenery on nature walks, pedaling along scenic bike trails, or immersing oneself in the rich tapestry of local culture through sightseeing, Csörög invites exploration at every turn. For those seeking moments of serenity, the town's serene ambiance provides the perfect backdrop for relaxation, whether lounging in quiet spots or savoring traditional Hungarian cuisine at local eateries. With the River Danube nearby, fishing enthusiasts can cast their lines in search of freshwater treasures, while community events and festivals offer glimpses into the vibrant spirit of Csörög. In Csörög, each moment is an invitation to embrace the beauty of nature, delve into cultural richness, and savor the simple joys of life.

⚠️ Requirements

No special documentation is required. There are no language requirements, but the volunteers will need to communicate with the staff and the children in Hungarian or English. They should also bring clothes that can get dirty while playing, a sleeping bag, and personal medicine. A motivational letter focusing on why the volunteers chose to work with children, and what kind of related skills or previous experiences they have in the chosen field, should be sent. No special skills are needed to be a volunteer.

🤝 Meeting point

To travel from Budapest to Csörög, volunteers should take the train. Trains depart almost every hour from Budapest Nyugati station. The train departing at 6:00 pm from Nyugati Station is recommended, ensuring the team arrives at the after-school location around 7:30 pm. It takes approximately 1 hour from the airport to the train station by bus and metro, plus an additional 1.5 hour to reach Csörög by train.

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