Weekend at the foothills of the Ore Mountains

Czech Republic Renovation Manual work Renovation Manual work Fixed dates

About the project

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

This weekend workcamp will take place in a small town of Hroznetin, at the foot of the picturesque Ore Mountains in cooperation with the Local Action Group Krušné Hory (Ore Mountains). This LAG focuses on the support and development of the region through organizing and funding educational and cultural projects, connecting various stakeholders, preparing tourist brochures or co-organizing volunteer activities such as cleaning the river OhÅe. The aim of this particular workcamp is to restore the city's place of reverence – forgotten Christian cemetery, activate local community and introduce a piece of our land to foreigners. At this workcamp, you will actively contribute to the achievement of UN SDG11 Sustainable Cities and Communities.

💼 What the programme involves

The work will be mainly manual and outdoor in all kinds of weather. You will help to restore a part of the Christian cemetery (forgotten First Republic graves) - cleaning of paths and areas of graves, relocating tombstones, removing branches and basic landscaping. Please bring suitable shoes and clothes you can work in.

🏠 Accommodation on site

You will be accommodated in apartments in Mlýnský dům. There is a kitchenette with microwave and refrigerator, bathroom and small lounge. WIFI is available. Volunteers will help with preparation of breakfasts and dinners, lunches will be provided. Bedsheets will be provided but bring your own towel, please.

📍 About the location

Hroznetin. The nearby towns are Ostrov (5 km distance) and Karlovy Vary (12 km). The region is popular among tourists for its beautiful countryside near the Ore Mountains. You can visit the neighboring town of Ostrov and go bowling there, go on a hike to the gazebo in Hroznetin with and have a barbecue there.

⚠️ Requirements

This workcamp is made for international volunteers, therefore we will not accept any czech volunteers

ℹ️ Additional information

You will learn a lot about Czech culture and nature. You can also visit the town of Ostrov and its sights - the castle garden, also known as the 8th wonder of the world, the local monument zone in the city center, the Prince's Palace, Ostrov Castle, beautiful churches and monasteries. Or make a trip to the biggest spa complex in Europe – Karlovy Vary – and visit its historical center and hot springs.

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