📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
The workcamp takes place for the first time in Třeboň in Southern Bohemia in cooperation with Czech Foundation for Otter. This NGO deals with the nature and environmental protection. It holds educational and social events for schools and the public, publishes educational materials and provides environmental advisory services. It also runs a rescue station for handicapped and injured animals in Třeboň. The building of the station is in a bad condition and only a small part is open to public – that’s why we decided to invite foreign volunteers. The aim of the workcamp is to restore a part of the station (in particular to create an educational centre and a clubhouse for volunteers and interns, and to adjust areas for visitors) and to raise awareness about endangered animals.
💼 What the programme involves
Work will include various auxiliary reconstruction and cleaning activities. Volunteers will be involved in reparation of plasters, minor masonry works, shallow excavation works, external and internal walls painting and reparation and painting of wooden constructions of the aviaries. You will also help to clear out the space, move furniture and adjust outdoor areas. You need to bring working clothes and shoes that can get dirty. At least one day will be devoted to common activities with local students (e.g. common discussions, workshops, etc.) – the exact program will be specified based on the interest and the needs of the schools involved.
🏠 Accommodation on site
In the premises of the rescue station on improvised beds. Please bring your sleeping bag and a sleeping mat. There is a WC and a shower. Food will be provided by the host, you will help with the preparation of meals. If you are a vegetarian, let us know in advance. The place is under reconstruction so be prepared for basic conditions.
📍 About the location
Třeboň (9000 inhabitants) is a spa town in the Southern Bohemia in the middle of a vast complex of ponds. It is a centre of the Protected Landscape Area Třeboňsko. Today it is a popular recreation centre and a place where various festivals, celebrations and concerts are held.
Study part: Workshops with different topics: protection of large carnivores and endangered predators, conflict of economic and conservational interests and valuation of damages caused by specially protected species of animals, changing relationship of man to nature in the cultural landscape of Třeboňsko. Students form local schools will also get involved in these activities and they will discuss environmental issues with the volunteers.
Leisure time: Trips to nature of Třeboň, evening screenings of films borrowed from the festival One World. There will be a possibility to visit the county town České Budějovice (or Jindřichův Hradec) and the surrounding sights. You can also choose from a wide range of cultural events that will be taking place in Třeboň.
ℹ️ Additional information
The workcamp is particularly suitable for volunteers interested in nature conservation and environmental protection but also for those interested in wildlife photography.