Lauderi I

“Youth for Smile”, in partnership with a local NGO, is revitalising the former orphanage building in Lauderi village and transforming it into a centre for non-formal education and community activities.

Volunteers play a key role in this transformation. Through practical work and shared initiative, you will help prepare the territory and the building for its new purpose.

Your Tasks and Activities

Outdoor Area Maintenance (approx. 4 hectares)

The area surrounding the former orphanage is about 4 hectares large. Volunteers will help:

Mow the grass

Clear bushes and overgrown areas

Clean and organise the territory

This work is essential to make the area safe, accessible, and ready for future community use.

Building Preparation

Inside the building, volunteers will assist with:

Dismantling damaged interior finishing (such as wall panels or other worn elements)

Clearing debris

Preparing rooms for future renovation works

This is preparatory work — the goal is to create clean and ready spaces for the next phase of reconstruction.

Community Engagement

The local community is currently not very active, and hosting international volunteers is also a new experience for them. One of our aims is to gently encourage the start of dialogue and cooperation.

Together with volunteers, we will take the first steps toward building communication with local residents — through small meetings, informal conversations, and shared moments. This is an important social aspect of the project, alongside the physical renovation work.

This workcamp is not only about practical tasks, but also about creating connections — with the place, with its history, and with the people who live there.