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Name: Jewish heritage in Warsaw II

Camp code:

PL-SCI 12.3

Country:

Poland

Start Date:

21 Jul 2018

End Date:

31 Jul 2018

Topic:

Art, culture and local history

Work Types:

Cultural heritage / Manual / Study, discussion, research

International age:

18 - 99

National age:

18 - 99

Extra fee to be paid in the hosting country:

0.00

Required Language:

English

Spoken Language:

English

Description: Did you know that one of the biggest and oldest Jewish cemeteries is located in heart of Warsaw? We are an energetic group of young people aiming to preserve a unique cultural heritage of that necropolis. Would you like to join us in our mission? Since four years the Cultural Heritage Foundation in Warsaw aims to maintain the tombs and old monuments in proper shape by the hands of volunteers. Every week dozen or more people are gathering to take care of the necropolis. The Foundation is also organizing summer camps for Polish youth and now we are inviting all of you, our international friends, to join our mission!

Type of Work: Volunteers will be given necessary gardening tools, you don’t need to have them with you! Work will mostly consist on removing weeds and broken branches. We will start to work around 10 and finish it after 6 hours. Shabbat starts on Friday afternoon, so on Friday we will finish earlier (at 1 p.m.) and Saturday will be a day off for exploring the city.

Study Theme: By taking part in our project you will gain wide knowledge about Jewish traditions, culture and their history in Warsaw. Series of workshops lead by experts will provide a broader perspective on Polish cultural heritage and will bring better understanding of how important it is to keep history in our minds.

Accommodation: Middle school located approx. 5 minutes on foot from workplace in the Wola district, with good communication to the city center (20 minutes by tram). Camp beds are provided, showers in the school.

Language: English

Requirements: Good mood and willingness to make some good impact on society and local history!

Approximate Location: Warsaw