DOBROstretko is an event that brings together volunteers and everyone who cares about their community and the city they live in.
It creates a space for sharing experiences, joint planning, and finding ways for each of us to contribute to life in Trenčín.
The meeting of volunteers within the Trenčín 2026 programme brings inspiration, new opportunities for involvement, and a discussion about how people help bring urban spaces to life.
What awaits us?
Discussion: Volunteering and Culture – when people shape the atmosphere
Volunteers are an inseparable part of cultural life in the city. Not only do they help with organisation and logistics, but they are often the first point of contact visitors have with an event – their smile, approach, and energy can turn an ordinary event into an extraordinary experience.
At this DOBROstretko, we will open a discussion on how the worlds of volunteering and culture intersect, and what artists, production teams, and the volunteers themselves take away from this collaboration.
We will talk about:
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how volunteering enriches culture and vice versa,
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what volunteers need in a cultural environment,
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and how to co-create events that have not only quality, but also soul.
Volunteering and culture share one essential trait – they connect people. Let’s talk about how to make the most of this power.
5:00–5:40 PM Volunteer Program Today and Tomorrow: Support, Education, and Preparation for the Big Moments
5:40–6:00 PM Refreshment Break
6:00–6:40 PM Discussion on Volunteering, Communities, and Creating Spaces for People: Volunteering and Culture – When People Shape the Atmosphere
6:40–7:00 PM Q&A Session
Who will lead the meeting?
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Stanislava Minárik Imrišková – Project Coordinator in the Trenčín 2026 team, focusing on volunteering.
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Martin Daško – Chair of the Youth Council of the City of Prievidza and part-time worker at the Regional Youth Centre Trenčín.
Guests:
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Eliška Krištofová – Gympelrock
Eliška is a law student who devotes her energy to culture and event organization alongside her studies. She has been behind the Gympelrock festival for the third time, playing a key role in its revival in 2024. Together with a group of enthusiasts, she strives to breathe new life into the festival and restore its original energy. -
Art Guest: Jaro Varga
Jaro Varga is a visual artist and educator active both in Slovakia and abroad. He has exhibited in prestigious galleries and institutions from Vienna and Berlin to New York, Seoul, and Barcelona. He is the recipient of several art awards, including the Tatra Banka Foundation Art Award and the NOVUM Foundation Award, and in 2024 he was nominated for the Elena Lacková Award for significant positive change in Slovak society. His work reflects current social issues, and through his collaboration with Trenčín 2026 he encountered volunteers for the first time as part of his project – their energy and approach inspired and motivated him. -
Michal Pavlík
Michal studied production quality management and works as a Production Engineer, but in his free time he looks for volunteering activities that take him away from the computer and among people. He began volunteering in 2024 at Korzo Palackého and since then has tried out various activities that push him out of his comfort zone and help him gain new skills. He is most drawn to supporting cultural event production and working as a guide, where he can not only glimpse behind the scenes but also spark and fulfill visitors’ curiosity. He currently serves as a VOLUNleader, leading teams of volunteers at events, where he combines his technical precision with a human approach. -
Emma Stašáková
Emma works as a Project Manager in the Trenčín 2026 – European Capital of Culture team, focusing on the organization and production of music events with an emphasis on European cooperation and unconventional venues. Among other things, she is responsible for the Garage 2025 project, which has recently been implemented in close cooperation with volunteers. She is a member of the Blasfémia collective, which connects the domestic and international electronic scene, and is also active in the audio-visual projects Basy z Basy and TAPCUE. She has extensive experience in dramaturgy, technical support, marketing, and collaboration with artists and partners.
