Stone & Story: Castle Renovation
INEX SLOVAKIA-OBCIANSKE ZDRUZENIE
Kysak, Slovaquie
Description
Volunteers will be helping with revitalizing the old ruins of small Kysak Castle in eastern part of Slovakia. Kysak Castle was a medieval castle. Nowadays there are only ruins left underground. Be aware that you will not be able to see castle. Goal of camp will be to explore the foundations of castle tower, which are located below the surface. Work will be part of archeological research. Volunteers will also be involved in renovation work, cleaning area, transport of material (like sand, rocks, and water). Volunteers will learn about history of castles in Eastern Slovakia. In case, there will be a cultural event, volunteers will help with its organization. There is possibility that volunteers will help also at other castle – Obisovce or Hanigovce Castle. No building and archeological experience are needed. You can find more information about project https://shorturl.at/Z74ox In case of any questions, contact Monika on inex@inex.sk. Please, don't write to Association Rakociho cesta.
Modalités d'hébergement, de restauration et de transport
Volunteers will stay in the town Kysak in the eastern part of Slovakia. Volunteers will sleep in the local town house in shared room on the beds and mattresses. A sleeping bag is required. Shared bathroom with shower, toilet facilities and fully equipped kitchen are provided in the house. Volunteers divided in the kitchen teams will be in charge of preparing the food for breakfast and dinner, the groceries will be provided. The lunch will be provided by local partner. On request, vegetarian meals can be provided. Transport arrangements will be shared with accepted volunteers in the infosheet.
Formation pendant l’activité
The volunteers will prepare the "Feast of cultures" - an international food evening for the local community and will join the “volunteering footprint” workshop. There will be also an educational workshop about current topic in Europe. Our camps will follow the rules of Sustainability campaign.
Profil du participant
Young person from EU member country, age 18 to 30 who want to take part in an intercultural project in Slovakia. Personal motivation to step out of the comfort zone and become a volunteer for 2 weeks. Speak good English. As the revitalization of the Kysak Castle is in its beginning, the volunteers will be helping in the forest. There is no toilet in the forest.
Dates de l’activité
Du 09/08/2025 au 24/08/2025
Lieu de l’activité
Kysak, Slovaquie
Type d’activité
Équipes de volontaires
Nous recherchons des participants venus de
Allemagne, Autriche, Belgique, Bulgarie, Croatie, Danemark, Espagne, Estonie, Finlande, France, Grèce, Hongrie, Irlande, Islande, Italie, Lettonie, Liechtenstein, Lituanie, Malte, Norvège, Pays-Bas, Pologne, Portugal, Roumanie, Serbie, Slovaquie, Slovénie, Suède, Tchéquie, Ukraine
Thèmes de l’activité
Citizenship and democratic participation
Environment and natural protection
Date limite de dépôt des candidatures
Délai de dépôt de candidature: 28/07/2025 00:00