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Czech Republic Czech Republic: Seeds of Beskydy (SDA 26-400)

Dates

15/08/2026   -   30/08/2026

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Environmental
Children
Manual Work

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Age
18 - 99
Max number of volunteers
15
Still room for
2 Male + 3 Female
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Nearest airport
Praha (Prague) (PRG)
Nearest bus/train station
Train station: Karviná hlavní nádraží, 49.8556594N, 18.5267125E
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Work

Volunteers will take part in hands-on conservation activities such as planting and caring for trees and shrubs, restoring and maintaining natural habitats, and observing local flora and fauna. The work also includes educational and community-oriented activities, such as workshops on ecology, sustainability, and conservation for children and young people aged 12–17. In addition, volunteers will support the organisation of a children’s camp, assisting the main organisers with daily activities and logistics. Volunteers are expected to actively contribute by designing and leading one activity that introduces participants to their country, culture, or subculture. In the afternoon, some educational blocks may also be open to the adult public. The work is mildly physically demanding and involves the use of basic hand tools; safety equipment is provided. In case of rain, volunteers will focus on indoor tasks such as tool maintenance, project planning, documentation, and preparation of educational materials.

Accomodation and food

Rooms are shared, including two-, three-, and four-bed options, and participants should bring their own sleeping bag and pillow. The facility includes a kitchenette, fridge, washing machine, and Wi-Fi, and offers four toilets and two showers to ensure a comfortable stay. Volunteers will have to help the local cook to prepare their breakfast and dinner. Lunch will be provided by the host organization and adjustment can be made by prior arrangement.

Location and leisure

The workcamp is based in Karviná, a historic border town on the Olše River in northern Moravia, close to Poland. The area combines cultural and historical heritage with easy access to natural sites used for environmental projects such as habitat restoration and tree planting. Essential facilities are available nearby, including an ATM, pharmacy, and reliable mobile phone reception. Transport to worksites will be provided by minibus.

In their free time, volunteers can explore Karviná and its surroundings, including Fryštát Castle and park, Darkov Spa Park, and Darkov Lake. Leisure options include cycling, walking, swimming at the local pool, and outdoor activities in nearby nature areas. On days off, excursions can be made to Havířov, Český Těšín, or Ostrava, as well as hiking trips in the Beskydy Mountains, including Lysá hora, Praděd, and nature trails along the Olše River.

Project hosted by

The workcamp is organised in cooperation with Petrklíč help, z. s., a community-based educational organisation founded in Český Těšín that focuses on youth empowerment, non-formal education, volunteering, and environmental sustainability. The main goal of the workcamp is to involve volunteers in practical nature conservation and landscape care while providing education on ecology, sustainability, and climate resilience. Through hands-on habitat restoration, landscape management, and biodiversity support, volunteers gain practical experience in environmental protection and sustainable practices. The project contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life on Land and SDG 4: Quality Education through experiential learning and ecological stewardship.

Directions to meeting point

The journey will last approximately 6h and will need from 5 to 6 changes.
We will provide more details in the specific infosheet.

Additional comments

Study part: The programme includes a guided excursion to Cieszyn in Poland, where volunteers will explore the city’s history, cultural traditions, and key landmarks. The visit also introduces examples of cross-border cooperation between Czech and Polish communities, helping participants better understand the regional, cultural, and social context of their conservation work.

Requirements

Due to limited resources of INEX-SDA, we kindly ask participants to contribute 30 EUR towards the costs of general incoming administration of our workcamps. The fee needs to be sent to us by a bank transfer latest one month before the workcamp starts. Please note that this fee does not directly contribute to the workcamp budgets. Cancellation policy: The fee is non-refundable. In case of cancellation due to force majeure (for example injury, rejected visa etc.), we will ask for proof and solve it on an individual basis.

Participants must bring a towel and proper footwear suitable for outdoor work, as regular shoes are not sufficient. Volunteers should be prepared for activities in natural environments and variable conditions. Also, bring your sleeping bag and pillow.

After acceptance, you need to provide the following documents:

Medical form working with Children: which needs to be filled by your doctor. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YPhPAZZ91we653c90yX1XZicKw9XjZpE/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=109352305258474266866&rtpof=true&sd=true

Sworn Declaration-criminal record:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jSiw3FOP6q1YYTItcm9BR0RZyaEu4fi3/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=109352305258474266866&rtpof=true&sd=true

Media and GDPR Consent:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fdUnhbt3XlVfeg_B-DMmfXeHgHzE2UJdvFJtRkrPO2Y/edit?usp=sharing

You will be asked to upload these documents via a confirmation slip, which we will send you in our specific infosheet no later than 4 weeks before the project starts.

Sustainable Development Goals

Life on Land Quality Education
Czech Republic Czech Republic: Back to the Nature (SDA 26-402)

Dates

28/08/2026   -   12/09/2026

Feedback from 301 volunteers

Tags

Environmental
Manual Work

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Mexico

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Free i Fee is paid in two installments:

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Details on the project

Age
18 - 99
Max number of volunteers
6
Still room for
2 Male + 3 Female
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Access with disability
Yes
Nearest airport
Praha (Prague) (PRG)
Nearest bus/train station
Bus stop Lesná, Stará Knížecí Huť GPS49.7213936N, 12.4693489E
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Work

You will work in a natural reserve about 3 km from the campsite to which one arrives by foot. The main work will consist of mowing, raking and collecting grass on protected meadows. This work might be physically demanding. As the meadows can be very wet, make sure to bring waterproof working shoes (or rubber boots), gloves, rain gear and a hat to protect yourself from the sun. Work gloves will be provided for you. Volunteers will also work directly in the campsite on maintenance tasks and in the nearby forest by doing various manual jobs. At the end of the workcamp, you will help to dismantle the campsite and to transport all the material to Prague where it will be stored during winter.

Accomodation and food

You will sleep on wooden pads and mattresses stuffed with hay. Nights in the forest might be very cold, even frosty, so bring a very warm sleeping bag and your own pillow, camping mat and some warm clothes. You will bathe in a small river with cold water next to the campsite, the toilets are outdoors. Everyone will cook together as a group on a fireplace. The food is only vegetarian (or vegans / gluten free variants). You can charge your cell phone with a small solar-electricity generator. There is limited phone coverage and no Wifi.

Location and leisure

The workcamp takes place in the Bohemian Forest near Stara Knizeci Hut. The campsite is located in the valley of the Celni stream, an isolated part of the village of Lesna in the Bohemian Forest near the German border. There is limited phone coverage. The nearest bus stop is Stara Knizeci Hut and the nearest bigger town is Tachov where you can find ATMs, pharmacies, doctors etc. The campsite is located about 30 minutes walk from the nearest bus station. Bus runs once a day to Tachov.

The main activity is hiking in the surrounding countryside. You can visit the ruins of the Zahaji castle or go on trips to nearby towns (e.g. Marianske Lazne). The project is situated on the border with Germany; a trip to Germany could be an option. Besides, you can try archery, play games or experience an Indian sauna. If you have any games, musical instruments or any other activity you could share or teach the group in the campsite conditions, you are welcome to bring them.

Project hosted by

The workcamp is organised in cooperation with EUROSOLAR. This organization promotes renewable energies and a sustainable lifestyle through educating young people about the environment and organizing summer camps for children, youth, and families to promote environmental awareness. The workcamp takes place in a remote but exceptionally beautiful, hilly area of the Bohemian Forest, near the western border of the Czech Republic. The campsite is isolated from civilization . Volunteers are welcome in trying out a basic and active lifestyle in the forest. The main goal is to help maintain meadows in a nature-protected area and maintain the campsite. At this workcamp, you will actively contribute to the achievement of UN SDG15 Life on Land.

Directions to meeting point

Around 4h30 away from Prague.
More information will be provided into the specific infosheet.

Additional comments

Study part: It includes evening discussions about climate, environment, sustainability and sustainable camps around the fire. You will have the unique opportunity to try archery, participate in fun games and learn to recognize the stars. Also, as you will be living in close contact with nature, you will improve your camping skills and learn a lot about local fauna and flora.

Requirements

Due to limited resources of INEX-SDA, we kindly ask participants to contribute 30 EUR towards the costs of general incoming administration of our workcamps. The fee needs to be sent to us by a bank transfer latest one month before the workcamp starts. Please note that this fee does not directly contribute to the workcamp budgets. Cancellation policy: The fee is non-refundable. In case of cancellation due to force majeure (for example injury, rejected visa etc.), we will ask for proof and solve it on an individual basis.

The local partner welcomes volunteers with moderate mental health conditions, such as depression or autism.

Bring a warm sleeping bag, a pillow and warm clothes. There is a strict no alcohol and drugs policy at the campsite. Please note that the last three days are dedicated to dismantling the campsite and transporting all the material to Prague. Therefore leaving the workcamp earlier is not an option.

Sustainable Development Goals

Life on Land