International volunteering camps (workcamps) in Slovakia

International volunteering camps alias workcamps in Slovakia is a unique opportunity to meet people from around the world, improve your English and use your time meaningfully. It is an opportunity to spend some time in an international environment, and not to cross the borders of Slovakia.

You can apply for our workcamps through our partner organization in the country of your residence. You can find the list of our partner organizations here:

In Slovakia, we organize 1-2 weeks workcamps. Depending on the focus of voluntary help, you can help with the renovation of ruined castles (Obišovce, Turňa, Čierny hrad), with the environmental work in the village of Slatinka, or help with the activities for children, people with disabilities, or seniors. They are open to everyone who wants to help, to improve their English, to meet people from around the world and to experience a unique holiday.

Thanks to participation in workcamps in Slovakia, you will:

  • gain new practical skills (you will learn how to build a wall, plant a tree, get to know traditional techniques for restoring historic buildings, learn how to mow, how to do archaeological research, etc.)
  • improve your soft skills (communication, independence, responsibility, time management, self-knowledge, ability to resolve conflicts, resistance to stress and many others)
  • meet people from different cultures
  • improve your communication in English
  • make new friends
  • help where help is needed

We organize workcamps in Slovakia in the summer months (June – September), you can apply for them from March.
The history of workcamps goes back to 1920, when the first camp took place in the French village of Esnes en Argonne, destroyed during the First World War. We have been organizing workcamps in Slovakia since 1993. Look at our virtual map of the workcamps we organized since 1993.

Some workcamps are supported through the European Solidarity Corps program.

 

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Reviews

It was the most authentic life experience I've ever done. I met so many incredible people ! The work wasn't even a job for me, all was just about giving people love and energy :) The worst part was to leave this place...

Annelise André

It was one of my the best volunteering projects . The experience I gained during the whole time is valuable.

Aleksandra Omilianowicz

I had a really great time ! I met some incredible people and actually learnt a lot about their languages and their cultures. The work was well organized and we could choose to do it in our own speed, as long as we'd help,! I would totally recommand this experience to anyone willing to explore a new country and to live with great people for a week!

Jasmine Flaux Alhiti

FAQ

  • Will I make money on the project?

    All projects and events organized by INEX Slovakia and our partner organizations are organized within the philosophy of volunteering, i.e. they are organized within the framework of volunteering help, whether social or physical.

    This means that the participants do not earn money, but the experience, knowledge, contacts with new people, cultures, experiences and the feeling of satisfaction over the “work” done is much more than money.

  • What language will I communicate in and what must be its level?

    The camps are in English. Participants must have a communication level (A2). There are no language tests.

  • Can I go on a project with a friend?

    When a volunteer wants to attend a camp with another person, he/she has to mention the name of the other person in the application form. Both of you must send in the application form.

  • What countries can I meet volunteers from?

    Volunteers come from all over the world. : ) You will usually meet people from Japan, Germany, South Korea, France, Finland, Spain, Italy, Ukraine or Mexico. The rule is that max 2 can be from one country and we try to balance the camps, i.e. half guys and half girls.

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