What is Diversity as a Strength?

This is the largest educational event of AFS Czech Republic. During the weekend meeting, you will experience two workshops and participate in a community project of your choice. You will have the opportunity to meet volunteers from the Czech Republic and abroad and enjoy an entertaining evening program together. For international volunteers, the event is free of charge.

Diversity as a Strength is thematically focused on inclusion and valuing of diversity in society. There will be many workshops to choose from in Czech and English language. As part of the community projects, we will learn about the work of various initiatives in Olomouc and contribute to their causes. You will soon be able to read more about the workshops and community projects on this page.

Diversity as a Strength 2026 in a nutshell:

Start: Friday, October 16, 2026, registration from 4 to 6 p.m.
End: Sunday, October 18, 2026, expected end at 2 p.m.
Location: Waldorf School, Olomouc, Czech Republic

Venue and transport

Address

Waldorf School Olomouc, Tomkova 420/48, Olomouc – Hejčín, Czech Republic

How do I get there?

After arriving at the main train station in Olomouc, you can take the train to the Olomouc-Hejčín stop, from where it is a 5-minute walk to the school, or take bus no. 12 to the Na Trati stop, from where it is also a 5-minute walk, or alternatively take tram no. 2 to the Šibeník stop and then walk 15 minutes.

International volunteers will have to cover their own transport. They can join organized transport from Prague or Brno and will not have to cover this part of the journey.

Map

Food

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks are prepared by the school cafeteria. Vegetarian/vegan food is also available. In case of allergies, please indicate everything in the registration form.

Accommodation

Accommodation is provided at the school in designated classrooms divided into quiet and noisy sleeping areas. Don’t forget to bring a sleeping bag, a sleeping mat, sleeping and changing clothes, hygiene items, slippers, and a cup or your own bottle.

Alternatively, it is possible to stay in a hotel (price approx. 40 EUR/night per person).

Registration

Registration for international AFS volunteers is possible via this registration form until September 6, 2026.

Preliminary program

Friday
16:00 – 18:00	Arrival and registration
18:00 – 19:00	Dinner
19:00 – 19:30	Relax
19:30 – 21:30	Official opening and activities to get to know each other
21:30 – ??:??	Surprise

Saturday
07:30 – 08:00	Warm-Up
08:00 – 09:00	Breakfast
09:00 – 10:30	1. block of workshops
10:30 – 10:50	Coffee break
10:50 – 12:20	2. block of workshops
12:20 – 12:45	Group photo in front of the school
12:45 – 14:00	Lunch
14:00 – 14:30	Transfer
14:30 – 17:30	Community projects
17:30 – 18:00	Transfer
18:00 – 19:00	Dinner
19:00 – 19:30	Relax
19:30 – 22:00	Evening program
22:00 – ??:??	Voluntary program, sleep

Sunday
07:30 – 08:00	Warm-Up
08:00 – 09:00	Breakfast
09:00 – 10:30	3. block of workshops
10:30 – 10:50	Coffee break
10:50 – 12:20	4. block of workshops
12:30 – 13:00	Evaluation and closing
13:00 – 14:00	Lunch
14:00	End of the event

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Contact us

Do you have a question or need some help? Contact us at [email protected] or reach out to us on Facebook or Instagram.

We look forward to meeting you in Olomouc!

This event is part of the project “From Prejudice to Understanding: Open Dialogue for a Democratic Culture,” registration number CZ.02.02.05/00/24_038/0016501, which is co-financed by the European Union.