ISL2401 Help to rebuild the Hanigovce Castle Solidarités Jeunesses

PARTENAIRE

The Civil Association Rakociho cesta carries the idea of a touristic path that would connect places related to the history of the Rakoci’s family tree. The aim of the movement is to preserve and renovate historical monuments and traditions. They would like to continue with the original “Rakoci’s path” goal which was to contribute to the development of the region. Rakociho cesta is currently involved in the renovation of the following castles: Saris, Kapusany, Sebes, Solnohrad (Salt Castle), Lipovce and Obisovce. The workcamps have been organized with the association since 2008.

Localisation

Lutina

gare la plus proche

Airport – Vienna, Bratislava or Kosice. You have to travel to Sabinov and from Sabinov to Lutina village. Please keep in mind that the journey from Bratislava to Sabinov takes around 6 hours and the last bus to the meeting point is leaving at 5 p.m. So please plan your journey to Bratislava with arrival in the morning or try to find the flight connection directly to Kosice and then bus/train to Sabinov.

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BTS

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A local pension in the village Lutina, on 07.07.2024 around 6 pm. More info will be provided to accepted volunteers in the infosheet sent at least 4 weeks before the start of the workcamp.

Informations supplémentaires

Bring a sleeping bag, working gloves, working clothes, warm clothes, cap, raincoat, strong boots, swimming suit, headlamp and a smile on your lips :) You can also bring some games from your country. Application form and motivation: We encourage all the applicants to answer in an honest way and we forbid the use of AI tools (for example ChatGPT, DeepL, etc.). We value honest applications where it is clear that you understand the project, we do not mind grammatical mistakes.

Remarques

Study Part: 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. Participation Fee: 20 EUR Due to limited resources we kindly ask the volunteers to contribute 20 EUR that partly covers the costs of accommodation. The fee needs to be sent to us by bank transfer in advance. Bank details and the deadline for payment will be provided in the acceptance email. Summary: Spend a week in eastern Slovakia and find the treasure at the ruins of the castle.

Travail

Volunteers will be helping with revitalizing the old ruins of the small Hanigovce Castle in Eastern part of Slovakia. The Hanigovce Castle was built as wooden castle in the 13th century. Later, the castle was rebuilt in stone. The goal of the camp will be to help with the renovation of the castle ruins. Volunteers will help with masonry work, preparation and sorting of stones, preparation of mortar, transfer of mortar and stones to masonry sites. Help with maintenance of tourist infrastructure - information boards, signposts, fireplace, benches, well, etc. They will take care about the herd of 30 goats that are kept at the castle for the purpose of grazing the bushes. Part of the work will be help with the construction and repair of a shelter for goats. For those interested, there is the opportunity to learn how to milk and process goat milk for cheese production. In case there will be children's summer camp organized in the next village and they will visit the castle location, the volunteers will help for 1 day with the organizaziton of the games, funny activities, sport activities. In case there will be castle festival organized, the volunteers will help with preparation of the stands and cleaning the area. The ruins of the castle are 40 minutes by walk from the village Lutina where volunteers will be accommodated. By participating to this project, you contribute to protecting the local cultural heritage (UN SDG 11).

Logement & nourriture

Volunteers will stay at a local pension in the village Lutina. Volunteers will sleep on beds in the rooms. Showers, toilet facilities and fully equipped kitchen are provided. Meals will be prepared by the volunteers themselves. Volunteers will be divided in the kitchen teams and cook together; the groceries will be provided. On request, vegetarian meals can be provided.

Emplacement & temps libre

Lutina is a village in the Eastern part of Slovakia in the Sabinov district. Lutina is the largest pilgrimage site of the Greek Catholic Church in Slovakia. The volunteers can visit the oldest minor Greek Catholic basilica in Slovakia which is located in the village. The mini-museum in Lutina with the replicas of wooden temples is also open for tourists. The village is surrounded by beautiful nature with many touristic routes and hiking opportunities.