Partner
Tarisznya Alapítvány (Knapsack Foundation) is a Hungarian charity organization dedicated to promoting equal opportunities for Roma children from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds through project-based, child-centered education. Since 2016, the foundation has been supporting youth in Nógrád County by creating playful, community-focused learning environments that strengthen confidence, skills, and broader life opportunities. The foundation’s flagship program, Tarisznya Tanoda in Litke, offers a rich mix of educational, creative, sports, and community activities led by local coordinators and supported by volunteers. Together, they aim to empower children with a sense of belonging, personal growth, and lifelong curiosity.
Volunteering
As part of the summer camp, volunteers will contribute to a diverse range of meaningful, hands-on activities that bring the foundation’s mission to life. You’ll work with fellow international volunteers to support both educational and community experiences, helping to broaden children’s horizons through play, creative workshops, games, and shared cultural activities. You will play a key role in boosting the children’s self-confidence, building trust, and bringing joy into their lives. Volunteers will also be welcomed into the vibrant life of the Tarisznya Tanoda, experiencing first-hand how education and community building can create positive change. No specific background is required—just enthusiasm, openness, and a willingness to learn and serve alongside the kids and local team.
Accommodation and Food
The project is co-funded by the European Union through the European Solidarity Corps program. There is no participation fee, and all volunteers will be accommodated in shared rooms. The host will provide three meals a day (hot meals for lunch and dinner), with the team rotating to cook, supported by local camp leaders and youth workers. Each volunteer will also receive €7 per day as pocket money. Travel costs to the project location will be reimbursed based on the distance after participation. All necessary equipment for the tasks will be provided.
Location and Leisure
Litke is a small village in Nógrád County, near the Slovak border, surrounded by hills, forests, and peaceful countryside. It’s the perfect place to experience everyday life in rural Hungary, connect with locals, and slow down beyond the city pace. In your free time, enjoy nature walks, short hikes, and relaxed village evenings with fellow volunteers. Discover local traditions, visit nearby villages, and take small trips in the region. Life in Litke is simple, social, and community-focused—an authentic Hungarian experience you won’t find in guidebooks.
Requirements
No special documentation is necessary. No language requirements, but we do require a means of communicating with the organizers in Hungarian or English. Please bring clothes you won’t mind getting dirty, your sleeping bag, and any personal medication.
Travel
Meeting point: Litke Kultúrház (main bus station), Thursday, July 2, 2026, at 7.15 pm.
The closest airport is Budapest Airport (BUD) – Liszt Ferenc International Airport. From the airport, you can travel by bus and metro to Budapest Újpest-Városkapu (1 hour), then to Litke by bus (2 hours). There is only one direct bus to Litke departing at 4.30 pm from Újpest-Városkapu. If you cannot reach it, you can travel through Szécsény.
