Encouraged by the success of the previous volunteers camps, we would like to invite all interested to participate in this year’s edition of this event which will take place on two separate terms:
- from 18th to 21st July
- from 14th to 18th August
Everybody who is over 16 years old, is of good health and is willing to invest his free time in the rescue of the industrial heritage is welcome. Volunteer can take part in one of several activities like:
- external renovation of steam engines class Tkp 6042 ‘Śląsk’ and Ty51-1;
- renovation and maintenance works at the railway signalling and traffic control exhibition;
- track works in front of the roundhouse;
- upkeep of the roundhouse and its surroundings (cutting down overgrown plants, removal of refuse left after roof repairs, repairing missing glass in windows, fence painting);
- expanding the fence around the shed;
and more, depending on the actual needs.
To join, please fill in the participation form. The coordinator of the camps will be waiting for the participants starting from 7PM of the first day of the camp. During one of the days, participants will receive the OSH trainng. We start the activities every day of the camp at 10AM and continue till 5PM. At the of the day we provide a hot meal to all volunteers.
Each participant will be provided with:
- return of the costs of travel (valid for 2nd class of commuter or express trains or equal bus communication, original tickets or electronic tickets printouts have to be provided);
- possibility for overnight stay in the Shed’s social area (in case of larger number of participants, overnight stay outside of the Shed will be provided);
- water and one hot meal every day;
- gloves and safety equipment;
- tools required for each activity;
- on request, a certificate of participation.
Due to the limited capacity of our social area and the need to properly plan the activities, please state your preferences regarding the need for overnight stay and preferred type of work in the participation form. You do not need to stay for the whole duration of the camp – you can join us on a specific day which you can state in the form.
Additional information can be received by contacting us over e-mail wolontariat@psmk.org.pl
The volunteer camps are possible thanks to PARE’s own resources and the support of
Sponsors of tools