Partner
Élmény Tár Tanoda is an organization that supports children from disadvantaged backgrounds, with a mission to open the world to them and raise awareness of the opportunities around them. This camp brings local youth together with young people from across the globe, creating space to broaden perspectives, foster openness beyond their communities, and learn the values of acceptance and cooperation. We see this shared international summer camp as a powerful way to bring our vision to life for the children and young people we serve. The international volunteer camp is being held for the 5th time, so the kids are really looking forward to it!
Volunteering
Volunteers will gain first-hand insight into Hungary's civil sector and the social realities of people living in poverty, not as observers, but as active participants working toward social change. The program includes team-building activities; creative, multicultural workshops co-created by volunteers and local young people; interactive programs to explore the area together; and hands-on renovation work at a community house. Evenings will be filled with campfires, shared music, and board games, essential moments for connection and reflection. You will play a key role in boosting the children’s self-confidence, building trust, and bringing joy into their lives.
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 tents or in the organisation's house on mattresses. Multiple toilets and showers are indoors. Camp leaders and volunteers will prioritize a responsible, local, and balanced diet. 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 traveled after participation. All necessary equipment for the tasks will be provided.
Location and Leisure
The camp will take place in Pécs, a city with a rich historical and cultural heritage, and we will ensure you have time to explore it. Pécs is a vibrant city with many options for dining, cultural and music programs, and nightlife. The location is surrounded by mountains, with rich forests, rolling hills, wildlife, and scenic views.
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 medications. You do not need any special skills; we are just interested in your motivation and background.
Travel
Meeting point: Pécs Main Train Station, 7:00 PM, 16th July 2026
From Budapest Keleti Railway Station, you can take a direct train to Pécs. The train journey takes about 3 hours. We recommend taking a train from Keleti Station no later than 3:53 pm. Please note that there are no trains from Budapest to Pécs after 7:45 pm. You can check train schedules and buy tickets on the Hungarian railway website: https://jegy.mav.hu/
The closest airport is Budapest Airport (BUD) – Liszt Ferenc International Airport.
