Youth engaged: Workcamp transforms old cemetery in Linz

Youth engaged: Workcamp transforms old cemetery in Linz

Voluntary commitment promotes international understanding in Linz

In the past few days, an international work camp in Linz has ensured fresh colors and a new blooming in a special place. Twelve young people from different countries have come together to bring the old cemetery around the St. Martinkirche. This is done as part of a project from the International Youth Community Services.

The project and its volunteers

The group, consisting of 16- to 23 year olds, started its commitment on August 3 in Linz and will remain until Saturday. Your accommodation is located in the gymnasium of the Altgymnasium, where you take care of the food together. With a lot of vigor and team spirit, they cut hedges, mowing lawns and bring old grave spots back into sight. This creative teamwork not only promotes the maintenance of the historical site, but also the coexistence and friendship among different cultures.

a tradition of help: committed year after year

This year's work camp is already the third of its kind in Linz, according to the successfully carried out events in 2018 and 2022. The regular repeat of these projects underlines the importance that voluntary commitment and intercultural cooperation in today's society. Such initiative N strengthens the bonds between young people from all over the world and contributes to the care of rural traditions.

The role of the city of Linz

The city of Linz actively supports the initiative. Representatives of the city and the municipal building yard stand by the young people and help implement their tasks. This cooperation shows how important it is to combine local resources and international volunteer engagement in order to successfully implement community projects.

more than just work: Experience international understanding

The commitment of the young people in such a significant place is not just practical help. It also promotes understanding between cultures. By exchanging ideas, experiences and traditions, the foundation for better understanding between the peoples is laid. These encounters are valuable because they offer young people the opportunity to close friendships across national borders and work together on a positive goal.

The initiative demonstrates the power of solidarity and shows that joint action not only strengthens the environment, but also interpersonal relationships. The work at the cemetery is an example of how intercultural projects enrich local communities and expand the personal horizons of the young people involved.