The 2014 In-Country Service Project took place in Plzeň and Zbůch area, Czech Republic on 5-6 September 2014. The Wallace Toronto Foundation worked with the Center for Residential and Tertiary Social Services of Zbůch (Centrum pobytových a terénních sociálních služeb Zbůch referred to as CPTS Zbůch) and the Waldorf School (Waldorfská škola). In total, 130 volunteers gathered to participate in the project.

 

The Organizations

 

CPTS Zbůch

The Center for Residential and Tertiary Social Services is a state-funded organization established by the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs CZ. The center provides complex social services to individuals who have limited self-reliance because of age or disability, and whose situation requires the care of other individuals. The center also provides professional social counseling, rehabilitation services, courses and seminars for those that work in the social services amongst other various services.

For more information about the organization, visit their website here.

 

Waldorf School

The Waldorf School was founded in early 2014 by parents and teachers who believe that children can be raised differently than is common at classic schools. They believe that teachers should treat children with respect and love, and that they should be aware of the individual needs of each student.

For more information about the organization, visit their website here.

 

The Project

One large group of volunteers painted fences, gates, gazebos and other various exterior objects at the CPTS Zbůch. The second group worked with the Waldorf School to remove old plaster from the interior and exterior of the building and repaired the drainage system.

Several smaller groups worked at other locations to wash windows and help with various yard work.