📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
The workcamp is organized in cooperation with organization Opri se at Hauenstejn Castle. The castle was founded in 13th century. After World War II the whole castle slowly fell into ruins. The castle has been under reconstruction since 2000 thanks to the NGO who owns the castle, Opri se and other volunteers. Thanks to volunteers the castle can be opened to public all year round. The aim of this workcamp is help with reconstruction of the castle and everyday tasks and maintenance. Volunteers will also get to know about history of the castle and its nearby surroundings.
💼 What the programme involves
Volunteers will be involved in cutting wood and transporting it to the castle, basic landscaping and renovations (work in the botanical garden, fixing walls), everyday tasks at the castle (helping at the refreshment stall, tidying guest rooms, washing windows), processing invasive plants, maintenance of surrounding pastures, and other tasks related to the general maintenance and reconstruction of the castle. Study part: Guided tour of the castle, visit to the animal rescue station, lectures on various environmental topics.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Volunteers will be accommodated in the castle hostel, on beds. You need to bring your own sleeping bag and a camping mat for trips. There are toilets and showers (indoor and outdoor) available. Meals will be prepared by the castle cook but volunteers will have an opportunity to prepare national dishes. Bring your favourite recipes
📍 About the location
Location: Hrad Hauenstejn, a 13th century castle. It is situated in settlement of Horni Hrad, not far from Straz nad Ohri in The Ore Mountains, Karlovy Vary region.Leisure time: Trip to Karlovy Vary, Sumburk Castle, Loket Castle or the castle in Becov nad Teplou. Hiking trip to the Klinovec mountain. Volunteers will go on a weekend rafting trip.
⚠️ Requirements
Parental authorization and medical form are required. The forms will be provided after the acceptance to the workcamp. No alcohol or smoking at the workcamp is allowed.Note: The group will consist of 10 international volunteers, 2 Czech campleaders and 10 Czech volunteers from Opri se organization and their leaders. Allergies notice: volunteers will work a lot outside (allergies to hay, pollen etc.), there are cats and peacocks in the castle (allergy to animals).
ℹ️ Additional information
TEEN WC, parental authorisation, medical form