Stone & Story: Castle Renovation
INEX SLOVAKIA-OBCIANSKE ZDRUZENIE
Kysak, Slovensko
Opis
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. In case of any questions, contact Monika on inex@inex.sk. Please, don't write to Association Rakociho cesta.
Ubytovanie, strava a doprava
Volunteers will sleep in the local town house. Accommodation is simple. Please do not expect hotel standards. Volunteers will sleep in shared rooms on beds and mattresses. Shared bathroom with shower, toilet facilities, washing machine 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.
Odborná príprava počas činnosti
There will be online pre-departure meeting organized by INEX Slovakia for accepted volunteers. The volunteers will prepare the "Feast of cultures" - an international food evening. Part of the program is “volunteering footprint” workshop and an educational workshop about current events in Europe. Our camps will follow the rules of Sustainability campaign.
Profil účastníka
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. Important: 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. In order to reach work place it is necessary to walk up to the hill for 30 minutes.
Obdobie činnosti
Od 05/08/2026 do 20/08/2026
Miesto činnosti
Kysak, Slovensko
Druh činnosti
Dobrovoľnícke tímy
Záujem o účastníkov z týchto krajín
Belgicko, Bulharsko, Chorvátsko, Dánsko, Estónsko, Francúzsko, Fínsko, Grécko, Grónsko, Holandsko, Island, Lichtenštajnsko, Litva, Lotyšsko, Luxembursko, Malta, Maďarsko, Nemecko, Nórsko, Portugalsko, Poľsko, Rakúsko, Rumunsko, Slovensko, Slovinsko, Taliansko, Ukrajina, Írsko, Česko, Španielsko, Švédsko
Témy aktivít
Citizenship and democratic participation
Environment and natural protection
Lehota na podávanie prihlášok
termínu na predloženie prihlášky: 22/07/2026 00:00
Kód projektu
2025-2-SK02-ESC51-VTJ-000370863