Open call for volunteers from European Union countries to join a two-week volunteering project in eastern part of Slovakia. The volunteers will help in revitalising the old ruins of the small Kysak Castle. This volunteering project is hosted by INEX Slovakia organisation and funded by the European Solidarity Corps program of the European Union.
About the project
"INEX Slovakia" is inviting 12 volunteers from EU countries to join two-week volunteering project "Be a volunteer at Kysak Castle" in which the volunteers will help in the renovation of a castle in the middle of the beautiful nature in Slovakia.
Kysak Castle was a medieval castle. Nowadays there are only ruins left underground. Volunteers and visitors should note that the castle itself is not visible. Efforts in the town of Kysak are focused on conserving its cultural legacy. The camp main goal is to investigate the buried foundations of the castle tower through archaeological excavation. Volunteers will also assist in restoration efforts, including clearing the site and transporting materials such as sand, rocks, and water. Previous building or archaeological expertise is not required for participation.
The working hours will be from Monday to Friday, approximately 8:30 - 15:00 including the lunch break. By participating to this project, you contribute to protecting the local cultural heritage.
Eligibility | Who can apply?
- Young people aged between 18-30 years old from the following countries (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Greece, Spain, Finland, France, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, Slovakia)
- This is a Teams Volunteering project, so if you already participated in long/short term EVS/ESC volunteering project before you still can join this project.
- Available to stay the whole duration of the project.
- Strongly motivated to step out from the comfort zone and become a volunteer .
- Able to communicate and work in English spoken and written.
Expenses and Benefits
- Volunteers will stay in the local town house in the Kysak town in the eastern part of Slovakia. There are two bedrooms with beds but sleeping bag is required.
- The house has a fully equipped kitchen, toilet and showers.
- Volunteers will be divided in the kitchen teams and together will prepare the breakfast and dinner for the lunch, it will be provided by the local partner "The Civil Association Rakociho cesta". Vegetarian meals will be provided on request.
- Kysak is a small town and railway hub close to second biggest city in Slovakia - Kosice and there is a good train connection from kysak and Kosice. There is a possibility to visit castles obisovce and Sokol.
- Your travel costs to and from Italy will be reimbursed after the project according to the distance between your home and the project venue as the following limits:
- for travel distance between 10 and 99 km: 23 EUR / person
- for travel distance between 100 and 499 km: 180 EUR / person
- for travel distance between 500 and 1999 km: 275 EUR / person
- for travel distance between 2000 and 2999 km: 360 EUR / person
- for travel distance between 3000 and 3999 km: 530 EUR / person
- Calculate your budget from HERE
- IMPORTANT: keep all your travel documents! Online boarding passes and tickets for reimbursements. No documents = No reimbursement!
- IMPORTANT: Please send your travel proposition per e-mail to the organisers and wait for their confirmation before purchasing your tickets!
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