Social gardens in Lądek Zdrój - bringing social gardens to the town hit by flood
STOWARZYSZENIE JEDEN SWIAT
Lądek Zdrój, Poland
Description
Lądek-Zdrój, a historic Polish Sudety resort town near the Czech border, was severely damaged by a flood in fall 2024, affecting southern Poland, the Czech Republic, and Austria. The destruction is still visible, but the residents are striving to restore their space and create a fresh start for life. This includes gardens which will provide a social space for cultural events and promote the town’s welcoming image to tourists. Volunteers will help construct a decorative wooden-crate amphitheater to support plants and social gatherings. They’ll also craft educational boards detailing local plants and the collaborative recovery efforts. Gardening tasks include creating a year-round herb and edible plant garden and monitoring plant growth. The study theme focuses on nature, sustainable gardening, and its role in community building.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Volunteers will be accommodated in shared rooms at a local hotel. Breakfast and lunch will be provided at the hotel. The hotel is located around 20 minutes walk from the office and an equal distance of 20 minutes from the main town space. Lądek-Zdrój is surrounded by natural landscapes and it is one of the historical spa resorts in Europe. We recommend taking the swimming suits and stronger shoes with you as we want to provide local trips to fully enjoy the charms of the city.
Training during the activity
The volunteers will have a chance to know more about sustainable gardening and its role in community building and crisis relief. Participants will have a unique opportunity to observe the city’s rebuilding process after the disaster while taking part in an extraordinary work that is the result of the tireless efforts and solidarity of Lądek-Zdrój’s residents.
Participant profile
We are looking for motivated individuals who: - want to be a part of the beautification of the town affected by the natural disaster - are passionate about craft and DIY - are not afraid of getting their hands dirty - are physically resilient and adaptable - like to work with different people and care about the world's future - are open-minded and creative - want to learn new things - are responsible and motivated to act Conversational English is required.
Activity dates
From 23/05/2025 to 08/06/2025
Activity location
ul. Zwycięstwa 14, Lądek Zdrój, Poland
Activity type
Volunteering teams
Looking for participants from
Albania, Armenia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canary Islands, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kosovo * UN resolution, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova (Republic of), Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine
Activity topics
Environment and natural protection
Creativity and culture
Post Disaster relief
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 28/03/2025 17:59