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Hungary Hungary: Kids summer camp in Bódvalenke (EGY-IVS-25-01)

Dates

20/07/2025   -   26/07/2025

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2
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Age
18 - 50
Max number of volunteers
8
Still room for
2
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Nearest airport
Budapest (BUD)
Nearest bus/train station
 
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Work

Join an international team of volunteers and help organize a summer camp for children aged 3 to 18! As a volunteer, you can teach English, lead games and sports activities, while giving so much more: bringing joy, building trust, and boosting their self-confidence. The children will attend the activities in age-based groups every day from Monday to Friday. Join the dedicated team of the foundation and bring joy and learning into the lives of local children together!

Accomodation and food

Accommodation will be provided at the foundation's house, where you can either camp in a tent or sleep in the community space. The house has two separate restrooms with showers. Activities with the children take place outdoors in the yard, so if you need a short break and the group size allows it, you can rest in the sleeping area.

We will provide three meals a day (hot meals for lunch and dinner), with a vegetarian option available. Meals are always shared. Breakfast consists of cold food (e.g., sandwiches, boiled eggs, etc.), while lunch and dinner will be prepared together the night before. The weekly menu will be planned together during the preparatory meeting.

Location and leisure

Bódvalenke is a small village with approximately 230 residents, located in northern Hungary, in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County, near the Slovakian border, within the Edelény district. It is close to Miskolc and surrounded by picturesque natural landscapes. This experience is not only about volunteering but also about connecting with the community, learning about Roma culture, and enjoying meaningful moments with fellow volunteers.

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Since 2016, the Juszt-is teszünk! Foundation has been active in Bódvalenke. That was the year when the project began that earned the village the nickname "Fresco Village", as Roma painters transformed the walls of the houses into beautiful works of art. Bódvalenke is mostly inhabited by Roma people, whose only employment opportunity is public works. Over the years, several projects have been launched to support the disadvantaged local community. There are nearly 100 children living in Bódvalenke, making up half of the village’s population.

Directions to meeting point

Meeting point: We will be waiting for you on July 20th at 10:00 AM at Deák Square, at the airport bus stop (100E and 200E).
If this time is too early for you, the foundation’s staff can provide accommodation for volunteers the night before.
The transportation between Budapest and Bódvalenke will be arranged by the foundation, either by car or train. The journey takes at least 3 hours by car.

Additional comments

Two weeks before the camp starts, we will hold an online preparatory meeting on a Monday evening to finalize the weekly program, ensuring we have all necessary materials. After the camp, there will also be an online reflection session where we will discuss our experiences. It would be great if you could join these as well!

Requirements

There are no language requirements, but English will be the working language during the program. Please bring comfortable clothes that can get dirty while playing, a sleeping bag, and any personal medications you may need. We kindly ask you to send us a motivation letter, focusing on why you decided to work with children and what related skills or previous experiences you have in this field.

Hungary Hungary: Kids summer camp in Pécs (EGY-IVS-25-03)

Dates

25/08/2025   -   01/09/2025

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Free i Fee is paid in two installments:

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EUR 45 is to be paid after acceptance.

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Age
18 - 50
Max number of volunteers
8
Still room for
4 Male + 1 Female
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Nearest airport
Budapest (BUD)
Nearest bus/train station
 
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Work

Volunteers will have a chance to understand the civil sector in Hungary and the social reality of people living in poverty, not only as spectators but as active participants working towards social change. The program will consist of team-building activities, creative and multicultural workshops delivered to and by the volunteers with local young people, interactive programs to get to know the area together and some renovation work on a community house. Campfire, common music and board games are indispensable to the program.

Accomodation and food

Volunteers will be accomodated in tents, or in the house of the organisation on mattresses. Multiple toilets and showers are indoors. Camp leaders and volunteers will pay attention to having a responsible, local, and balanced diet. The team will cook in turns with the help of local camp leaders and youth workers.

Location and leisure

The camp will take place in Pécs, which has a rich historical and cultural heritage, and we will make sure that you have time to explore that. Pécs is a lively city with many options for gastronomy, cultural or music programs and lively nightlife. The location is surrounded by mountains, a rich area with forest, hills, wildlife, and an overall beautiful scenery.

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Élmény Tár Tanoda is an organization working with children coming from disadvantaged backgrounds. Their mission is to open up the world for their target group and raise awareness about the opportunities surrounding them. This camp brings local youth together with youngsters from all over the world, providing a chance to broaden their perspective, become more open to the world outside their own community, to learn about acceptance and cooperation. We see this grand, shared international summer camp as a great way of serving our vision for the children and young people around us.

The international volunteer camp is being held for the 4th time, so the kids are really looking forward to it!

Directions to meeting point

Meeting point: Pécs Main Train Station, 7:00 PM, Monday, August 25.

The closest airport is Budapest Airport (BUD) – Liszt Ferenc International Airport. From there, you can take a train from Budapest Keleti Station, which takes approximately 3 hours. Please be aware that there are no trains from Budapest to Pécs after 7:45 PM. You can check the train schedule here: https://jegy.mav.hu/

The departure is scheduled for Monday, September 1st, but if necessary, you can leave on Sunday instead.

Additional comments

No special documentation is necessary. No language requirements, but we require a way to communicate with the organizers in Hungarian or English. Please bring clothes that you won’t regret getting dirty during renovation, your sleeping bag and personal medicine.

Requirements

We kindly ask for an additional fee of 45 € to cover the activities. Thank you for your understanding.

Please send us a motivation letter focusing on why you would choose to work with children and youth, and what kind of related skills or previous experiences you have had. You do not need any special skills, we are just interested in your motivation and background.