Since 2020, the historic, monumental train station has been renovated and revived by a group of musicians and architects. Leisnig train station is a young cultural center - a cultural station - a vibrant place for culture, exchange and meetings. What is special about the Kulturbahnhof is the successful collaboration between local communities and an international cultural network. It has become a positive example of rural revitalization. However, the renovation of the large station building is far from complete and therefore a volunteer project will take place in the spring and summer of 2025. The renovation of the interior of the old station building will continue during the project.
Volunteer work
In concrete terms, the walls must be replastered, windows and doors refinished and the floors sanded. The construction site is large and the volunteers can try out different crafts. You will gain a good insight into the work on historic buildings.
Accommodation
You will stay with the project partner in a dormitory.
Leisure
The Kulturbahnhof has a good network, for example with the universities in Leipzig, Dresden and Chemnitz. In addition to the cultural activities, there is a café and a beer garden, which is used for many events, especially in the summer. The area is ideal for walking and cycling. The train to Leipzig leaves right on the doorstep, but Leisnig itself also has a nice city center. Even closer is the extensive cultural program with dance and culture, which is offered all year round at the Kulturbahnhof.
Travel
You arrange your own trip to Leisnig and will be picked up there by the project partner.
You arrange the travel to your project yourself. IBO asks all volunteers to travel in the most sustainable way possible, so preferably by train or bus. What you at least can do, is compensate your CO2 emissions. You can find more information about this on the website of Milieu Centraal. You can also compensate your emissions via IBO, by donating to our partner’s tree planting project in Uganda. You can read more about that here.
Preparation
IBO offers a good preparation for your volunteering work abroad.You will receive a digital information package and an invitation to a preparation meeting. Read more about the proces from departure until return.
Costs
For this project you pay €50 registration fee and €89 participation fee. If you become an IBO-supporter, you don't have to pay the registration fee.
This includes accommodation and meals, local transport, an information pack and (online) preparation meeting. Excluding travel, insurance and any outings.
Register
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