📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
The workcamp is organized in cooperation with the Local Action Group (LAG) Podlipansko in the small village of Dobrichov. The LAG focuses on the development of all parts of the region and helps to distribute European and state subsidies in order to improve the quality of life in the entire region. One of the projects is the reconstruction of the rectory with a neglected garden, which is in an unusable condition after years of no maintenance. Many ruins of old buildings of no historical value forbid a safe environment for the localsI visit. The goal of this project is to renovate the garden to make it accessible to the public for cultural or environmental events. At this workcamp, you will actively contribute to the achievement of the UN SDG11 Sustainable Cities and Communities.
💼 What the programme involves
Work: Your work will primarily be to clean the ruins of one of the old buildings which will be demolished as part of the reconstruction. You will also recycle some of the materials from the old buildings, so they can be reused for the renovation itself. Additionally, you will weed the garden and rake the grass to make it brighten the place. Most of the work will be outside and manual, so bring suitable clothes and shs appropriate for work, long sleeves and pants are recommended. In cases of rain, you will work on emptying an old building which is part of the rectory.Study part: Football or volleyball tournaments with the local community, as well as a visit to the nearby Radim castle and the ancient town of Kourim, a tour of the nearby towns of Pecky and Kolin.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Accommodation/Food: You will sleep directly in the rectory in two renovated rooms on sleeping mats. There are three toilets, a shower, a small kitchen and a washing machine available. WIFI is available. You will need to bring a sleeping bag and a pillow. You can also bring an inflatable mat for better comfort. Lunch will be provided by a local partner. You will be responsible for preparing your own breakfast and dinner from provided ingredients. Bring your favourite recipes.
📍 About the location
Location: The project will take place in Dobrichov, which is a village of over 700 residents located 1 hour from Prague. It is surrounded by larger towns, such as Kolin or Cesky Brod. In the village, you can find a supermarket, a local pub, a soccer field, tennis courts, playgrounds, a church and more. An ATM and a pharmacy are both right in the city centre, not far away from the accommodation.Leisure time: You can play table tennis, table football, a piano, lacrosse, basketball, try archery, badminton and more sports activities. Musical instruments are welcome.
ℹ️ Additional information
Risk of allergies: pollen, insects.