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Czech Republic Czech Republic: Permaculture in Practice - Learn and Act! (SDA ESC 25-A4)

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02/08/2025   -   16/08/2025

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Details on the project

Age
18 - 30
Max number of volunteers
10
Still room for
2
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Access with disability
Yes
Nearest airport
Praha (Prague) (PRG)
Nearest bus/train station
Horní Kruty, Ujezdec, rozc Bus Station
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Work

The work will be mainly manual and outdoors - digging holes for trees, removing encroaching plants, mulching the surrounding soil with organic material, shredding branches, retaining water in the landscape, collecting waste in the forest and the village, mowing grass with a scythe, expanding the apiary, planting honey plants, preparing compost cleaning the stream bed and pond surroundings. In case of rainy weather, the work will consist of painting beehives and processing the products from the garden (canning, drying and preservation of fruit, herbs and seeds, preparation of winter food for birds). Please, bring appropriate shoes and clothes that can get dirty or damaged and a raincoat.

Accomodation and food

Volunteers will be accommodated in a spacious, newly renovated attic with a bathroom and two larger open spaces with another bathroom. Water is heated by the sun. Volunteers will sleep on mattresses and mats so please bring a sleeping bag and a mat. It is also possible to sleep safely outside in a tent which we can rent. WIFI is available. There is a washing machine available. Volunteers will cook their meals from provided ingredients and vegetables grown in the garden (the diet would be mostly vegetarian) in a fully equipped kitchen.

Location and leisure

Location: Ujezdec is a very small village southeast of Prague with only 62 inhabitants. The village and its surroundings are agricultural, surrounded by extensive monoculture fields. On the other hand, an oasis of biodiversity, food self-sufficiency and abundance according to the rules of permaculture is gradually emerging on the property next to the house where you will work. Phone coverage is good. The closest bigger city is Sazava at 15 minutes by bus, there you can find ATMs, pharmacies and other services.

Leisure time: In your free time you can play sports such as: football, pétanque, jogging, volleyball, badminton, ping-pong, movie screenings, bonfire gatherings or doing outdoor exercise like yoga. Nearby areas accessible by bus offer activities such as swimming, canoe/raft rentals, cycling. There will also be time to organise hiking trips and half-day or full-day trips by bus to Prague, Kutna Hora, Sazava or Kourim.

Study part: Regular lectures on permaculture and its rules, edible forests, composting, biodiversity support, and water retention in the landscape. Debates and guidance on group dynamics, teamwork and work efficiency.

Project hosted by

This project is organised in cooperation with the Association for Development 3K which aims to develop three areas: 1. Education through promoting the knowledge and skills needed for the harmonious development of man, humanity and the planet in the third millennium. 2. Language skills, international understanding, and local cooperation. 3. Permaculture and circular relationships. The aim of the project is the continuation of an already established permaculture orchard and food forest to increase the long-term resilience of crops and promote local biodiversity. Volunteers will also prepare the land and beehives to support the expansion of the bee population, as well as learn how to increase food self-sufficiency and reuse local materials. At this project, you will actively contribute to the achievement of United Nation Sustainable Development Goal 15 Life on Land.

Directions to meeting point

Timetables may change for summer. We will provide more transport details in infoheet later. Feel free to use our application IDOS for all kind of transport around Czech Republic (buses, trains, public city transport). To have a general knowledge how to ge to the meeting point: From the Prague airport, take the trolleybus line number 59 to the final stop “Nadrazi Veleslavin”, where you need to change to green metro line A in the direction to Depo Hostivar and go to the “Muzeum” stop. Change to red metro line C in the direction of Haje and go to the final stop “Haje”. Just in front of the metro, there is a bus stop, take bus 387 at 15:00. Get off at the bus stop “Horní Kruty, Ujezdec, rozc.” at 16:07. Your camp leaders will be waiting there for you and take you to the accommodation (8 mins walk). Detailed travel information will be provided in the Infosheet.

Additional comments

Requirements: Bring a sleeping bag, slippers, sleeping mat, drinking bottle, lunch box for the trip, tick spray and appropriate clothing for the woods (long sleeves, long pants). Smoking is only possible outdoors and drinking alcohol will not be encouraged. Quiet night hours after 11 PM. Beware of possible allergies - hay or outdoor cats.

Notes: Workcamp is suitable, especially for those who like nature, spend their free time outdoors, have a positive attitude to work, don't mind a bit of discomfort and walking, and appreciate the silence at night and the early chirping of birds. Please keep in mind that the work will be outdoors and manual. Bring your favourite recipes, ideally simple or typical for your country.

Requirements

The project is open to volunteers facing mental or physical health obstacles or disabilities after individual consultation. Please contact us with information about your condition.
This project is supported by the EU program European Solidarity Corps. Some of the conditions differ from the usual projects; there will be detailed info provided after your acceptance. For more info about ESC visit https://www.inexsda.cz/en/faq-esc/.

Sustainable Development Goals

Life on Land