Green Oasis in Odolena Voda

CODE: SDA 26-101

Work:

The work combines outdoor environmental tasks with creative activities in public spaces. Volunteers will help maintain and expand green areas by cutting bushes and removing branches. They will also participate in designing and creating a mural and in designing benches for public use, contributing to the visual and functional improvement of the town. The work is mildly physically demanding and includes both manual and creative tasks. In case of rain, activities will move indoors and focus on painting cellar spaces. All tools and protective equipment, including saws, rakes, and work gloves, are provided.
The transportation back and from the work site to the accommodation will be done on foot or by bike.

Accomodation and food

Volunteers will be accommodated in the local Elementary school. They will share sleeping spaces, with the layout depending on the size and composition of the group. Accommodation may be in one, two, or three rooms. Volunteers will stay in shared sleeping spaces, arranged in one, two, or three rooms depending on the group. They will sleep on gymnastic mattresses or sleeping pads and must bring their own sleeping bag and pillow. The accommodation includes a refrigerator, kitchenette, and Wi-Fi. Sanitary facilities are shared and consist of 20 toilets and 3 showers. Volunteers will prepare their own breakfast, lunch, and dinner from provided ingredients.

Location and leisure

Odolena Voda is a town of approximately 6,600 inhabitants with good everyday amenities. Volunteers will find two supermarkets, smaller shops, and restaurants within easy reach of the workcamp. An ATM is available within walking distance, mobile phone reception is available on site, and a pharmacy is located directly in the town.

Leisure-time activities may include beach volleyball, football, and tennis, bouldering, archery, offering opportunities for active relaxation and team play. Volunteers can also swim in a nearby natural lake, providing a refreshing way to unwind and spend time together in a natural environment.

Project hosted by

The workcamp is organised in cooperation with the town of Odolena Voda, a municipality of around 6,600 inhabitants located about 20 km north of Prague. The town actively supports community life, regeneration of public spaces, and environmental protection, guided by the motto “A peaceful and healthy town.” The main goal of the workcamp is to support the expansion of a local nature reserve, help develop a new park, and contribute to the creation of a mural that enhances public space and reflects community values. The project contributes to SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) and SDG 15 (Life on Land).

Directions to meeting point

The journey will last approximately 1h30 and will need from 3 to 4 changes.
We will provide more details in the specific infosheet.

Additional comments

Study part: The educational programme includes a lecture focused on the local landscape and nature reserve, explaining its ecological value, protection measures, and role within the town’s environment. This is complemented by a guided tour of the local church, linking environmental and cultural heritage.
Also, a 1-day interactive workshop on participatory cross-media storytelling for sustainability. Learn accessible filming, editing, and storytelling skills to create meaningful digital stories.