Renovation works in Benediktus
17. february - 19. february, 2012, Modletín
An old farmstead in Modletín has been transformed into a house where people with and without handicap live, sing and work together. The community has grown out of a belief that every person has the potential to grow and mature throughout life. The community house was inspired by an international network of communities called L´Arche. The employees and volunteers of Benediktus, our hosting organization, have spent the last couple of years reconstructing three old buildings and transforming them into a local community centre. Apart from hosting handicapped clients, its aim is to renew cultural traditions of the region.
At this stage, the refurbished parish house can host clients only on a temporary basis, offering them handicraft workshops. In order to make a long-term residence possible, a second house needs to be reconstructed – the old public baths house next doors. We will be scaling away old plaster in this building, demolishing a small barn and moving around firewood.
It will be the third time that we are helping Benediktus through Tamjdem. There are indeed things worth coming back for: friendly atmosphere, amazing landscape and work that visibly helps. Do you want to know how it was in our last project? Read an article here. Or you can check out the photos here and here.
Practical information
Tamjdem = non-formal volunteer weekends to help local NGOs and promote volunteering, EVS and interactions. You can check out what other Tamjdems are coming up in this year here.
CONDITIONS: There is a participation fee of 200,- Kč. This covers accommodation, food and transport to the place, you just need to keep your tickets. Always try to make it for the group departure (below). Please read more about the terms of the project here or in the application.
HOW TO SIGN UP: Simply fill in the online application form here.
MEETING UP: on Friday 16th of February at 17:30 at the ticket offices of Prague’s main train station (Hlavní nádraží). We will be going to Chotěboř. In case you prefer to meet us there, please let us know through the application form. We can pick you up at the ticket office there at 20:40.
WHAT IS NEEDED: Sleeping bag, very warm working clothes, a flashlight. Indoor shoes! Good mood and a little snack to share on Friday evening. There are no bars anywhere near.
THE PLACE: We will be accommodated in the house itself. There is a shower and beds/mattresses for sleeping.
CONTACT: Štěpán: 608 701 661, mezimoozek(at)yahoo.co.uk (note down the phone number if you plan to get lost!)
Approximate arrival time to Prague on Sunday is 6 pm.
