Together for Youth : Inclusion and Community in Usti

CODE: SDA 26-300

Work:

Volunteers will support children and young people in a low-threshold club through leisure and educational activities such as games, creative workshops, tutoring, and homework support, while helping develop social skills in a safe and inclusive environment. They will also assist with the daily operation of the club, including preparing activities and supporting staff. Part of the work involves revitalising the club’s outdoor leisure areas. No special physical skills are required. In bad weather, activities take place indoors and focus on programme delivery and preparation.
This is a day camp which means the children will be with you during the day and leave in the afternoon.

There will be two work locations, one is in the same place as the accommodation, the other is 30 minutes away by bus.

Accomodation and food

Volunteers will stay in simple shared accommodation in one room and must bring their own sleeping mat and sleeping bag. The accommodation includes access to a washing machine, refrigerator, kitchenette, and Wi-Fi. Sanitary facilities are shared and consist of two toilets and one shower. Volunteers will prepare their own breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Location and leisure

The workcamp takes place in Předlice, a socially diverse district of Ústí nad Labem combining an older village core with industrial buildings and apartment blocks. While parts of the area face social challenges, it is well connected to the city by public transport. The location is close to nature, including Střížovický vrch hill and Lake Milada, offering space for walks and outdoor activities. Mobile phone reception is available on site.

Leisure activities may include a cable car ride to Větruše with panoramic views of the city, a visit to the Ústí nad Labem Zoo, and an excursion to Střekov Castle. Volunteers can also relax and swim at nearby spots such as the Milada and Brná swimming pools, offering opportunities for recreation and informal group activities.

Project hosted by

People in Need (Člověk v tísni) is a Czech humanitarian and development organisation active in more than 40 countries. It provides assistance in situations of war and natural disasters and supports long-term recovery through community development and education. In the Czech Republic, it focuses on social work, education, and human rights. The main goal of the workcamp is to support low-threshold clubs for children and young people. Volunteers help ensure equal access to services, strengthen social inclusion, and support positive development opportunities for young people. The workcamp contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities, and UN Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education, through non-formal educational and preventive activities.

Directions to meeting point

The journey will last approximately 2h and will need from 1 to 2 changes.
We will provide more details in the specific infosheet.

Additional comments

Study part: The programme includes a guided tour of Ústí nad Labem, providing volunteers with an introduction to the city’s history, urban development, and social context. Volunteers will learn about work in socially excluded communities and the challenges faced by children from socially disadvantaged backgrounds, including experiences of racial discrimination.
The session will be delivered in a sensitive and inclusive way, helping volunteers better understand the broader social context and how to approach and support children with respect and empathy.