INEX - Association for Voluntary Activities

What INEX - Association for Voluntary Activities does

INEX - Sdružení dobrovolných aktivit (Association for Voluntary Activities) is a Czech nonprofit registered association (z.s.) founded in 1991, headquartered in Prague at Varšavská 30, Praha 2. The organization facilitates international volunteering and non-formal education, primarily serving young people aged 18-30 and educational institutions in the Czech Republic. It operates a portfolio of programs including short-term international workcamps (1-3 weeks, with access to over 1,000 projects across 50+ countries), domestic workcamps in the Czech Republic (~25 annually), European Solidarity Corps long-term placements (2-12 months), workcamp leader training cycles, and educational programs such as the 'Cyklus globálního dobrovolnictví' (Global Volunteering Cycle).

The organization's core product is volunteer placement coordination, supported by a searchable website database of workcamp opportunities, social media presence across Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok, and free school/university presentations. No proprietary technology platform is built or owned; INEX leverages EU program infrastructure (Erasmus+, European Solidarity Corps, GEAR UP!) and partnerships with Service Civil International, the Alliance Network, and partner universities (Charles University, Palacký University Olomouc, VOŠ Jabok). All volunteer participation is free for participants.

INEX operates on a grant-funded nonprofit revenue model with no participant fees. Primary funding comes from EU program grants channeled through the Erasmus+ National Agency, supplemented by membership fees from individual members ('INEXáci'), individual donations, and corporate partnerships. The organization runs with 18 employees and is led by Director Lenka Kadeřábková. Strategic positioning centers on being the Czech gateway to international workcamp exchanges within the Alliance Network and SCI ecosystem, with expanding Global South programming as a recent strategic emphasis.

Name

INEX - Association for Voluntary Activities

Legal name

INEX-SDA, z.s.

Website

https://inexsda.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

INEX-SDA is a Czech nonprofit founded in 1991 that coordinates international volunteering programs for young people aged 18-30, sending up to 300 Czech volunteers annually to workcamps in 50+ countries and hosting ~25 domestic workcamps per year, funded primarily through EU programs including Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Volunteer Services and Non-Formal Education

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Unpaid/Volunteer-Linked Work Placement Programs (EDAIAFAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Structured Gap Year Programs (Multi-Sector & Rotational) (EDAIAGAJ), Life Skills & SEL Camps (Confidence, Executive Function, Social Skills) (EDAMALAO)

Keywords

• International volunteer programs
• Non-formal education
• Workcamp coordination
• European Solidarity Corps
• Intercultural learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Prague

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. EU Program Funding: Primary funding from European Union programs including Erasmus+, European Solidarity Corps (ESC), and other EU educational and youth initiatives. These programs cover operational costs and volunteer expenses.
2. Membership Fees: INEX membership fees from individual members ('INEXáci') who join the organization and pay annual membership dues.
3. Individual Donations and Support: Support from individual donors who contribute financially to the organization's mission and activities. The organization accepts donations from individuals who wish to support international volunteering.
4. Corporate Partnerships: Corporate support for volunteering initiatives and team-building programs. Companies can support INEX activities or engage employees in volunteering projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

INEX-SDA coordinates international volunteer workcamps and non-formal education programs for young people aged 18-30. The organization sends up to 300 volunteers annually to short-term projects (1-3 weeks) across 50+ countries, hosts international volunteers in the Czech Republic through ~25 annual workcamps, and facilitates European Solidarity Corps long-term placements of 2-12 months. It also delivers workcamp leader training, pre-departure preparation for Global South volunteering, and educational programs for schools and universities.

Product overview

INEX-SDA operates as a non-profit organization offering a portfolio of international volunteering programs and non-formal education services. The core offerings include short-term international workcamps (1-3 weeks, 1000+ projects in 50 countries), workcamps in the Czech Republic (~25 annually), European Solidarity Corps long-term placements (2-12 months), workcamp leader training, and global volunteering educational programs. The organization facilitates approximately 300 volunteers per year and organizes over 20 workcamps in Czech Republic, all focused on non-formal education and active citizenship development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Workcampuj v zahraničí: International workcamp program sending Czech volunteers abroad to over 1000 projects in 50 countries
• European Solidarity Corps (ESC)

Products and services

• Workcampy v zahraničí (International Workcamps) Short-term international volunteer projects lasting 1-3 weeks, with over 1,000 projects available in 50 countries covering themes such as ecology, elderly care, children's work, heritage renovation, and cultural development. Available for young people aged 18-30.
• Workcampy v Česku (Workcamps in Czech Republic) International volunteer workcamps organized across the Czech Republic, with approximately 25 workcamps held annually in cooperation with local partners and municipalities. International volunteers participate alongside local communities on projects in the Czech Republic.
• Vedoucí workcampu (Workcamp Leaders Program) Training and support program for individuals who lead international workcamp groups, including a comprehensive educational cycle covering training, project preparation, implementation, and evaluation. Campleader roles are recognized for academic practicum credit (ECTS) at partner universities.
• Evropský sbor solidarity (European Solidarity Corps - ESC) European Commission program enabling young people aged 18-30 to gain experience abroad for 2-12 months, with most expenses covered. INEX coordinates ESC placements for Czech volunteers abroad and hosts international ESC volunteers in the Czech Republic.
• Dlouhodobé projekty (Long-term Projects) Extended volunteer programs offering deeper immersion in international volunteering opportunities for periods longer than standard workcamps, providing sustained engagement beyond short-term placements.
• Cyklus globálního dobrovolnictví (Global Volunteering Cycle) Educational program focused on global citizenship and international volunteering preparation, including pre-departure training for volunteers traveling to Global South countries. Addresses the full preparation cycle from selection to return reflection.
• Školení (Training Programs) Non-formal education activities including workshops, seminars, and personal development training such as 'Zdokonal se' (Improve Yourself) and 'Leaders of Change' programs for youth and volunteers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% of workcamp participants report expanding their comfort zone boundaries
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Higher Vocational School Jabok (VOŠ Jabok)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Educational partnership for the 'Volunteering off the stereotypical map' project funded by EU GEAR UP! program. Students from Jabok undertake international volunteer placements in South Africa and Kenya as part of their social work studies.
• FoRS - Czech Forum for Development CooperationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Czech Forum for Development Cooperation is the Czech representative in the GEAR UP! EU-funded project. INEX collaborates through this partnership for Global South volunteering initiatives.
• Ministry of the Interior of the Czech Republic (MVČR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment ministry providing institutional support and potentially funding for volunteering and civic engagement initiatives. The partnership legitimizes INEX operations within the Czech nonprofit sector.
• Erasmus+ National Agency (Národní agentura Erasmus+)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCzech National Agency for European Union programs that provides funding and oversight for Erasmus+ youth and education projects. INEX receives program funding through this partnership for international volunteering exchanges.
• Alliance NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean network of voluntary organizations facilitating international workcamp exchanges. INEX participates in this network to send and receive volunteers across member countries.
• Service Civil International (SCI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational voluntary organization with which INEX collaborates on workcamp projects. SCI provides the international framework for volunteer exchanges and project coordination.
• Czech Television (Česká televize)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational public broadcaster providing media coverage and visibility for INEX projects and volunteering opportunities. Helps raise awareness among Czech audiences.
• Charles University (Univerzita Karlova)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university recognizing INEX campleader workcamp leadership for academic practicum credit. Students can fulfill practicum requirements through verified INEX activities.
• Palacký University Olomouc (Univerzita Palackého)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university recognizing INEX campleader activities for academic credit. Students can use workcamp leadership experience as recognized practicum toward their degree.
• EGP (Egyesek)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHungarian partner organization with which INEX collaborated on creating online courses for campleaders (Leaders of Change training program).
• IBG (Internationaler Bund)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman partner organization collaborating with INEX on campleader training and development, including joint creation of online educational resources.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Projects Abroad: International volunteer placement organization offering short- and long-term placements worldwide. Comparable to INEX in core service (international volunteer placement) but operates on a paid commercial model rather than EU-funded free participation.
• Alliance of European Voluntary Service Organisations: Network of voluntary organizations (including INEX) facilitating international workcamp exchanges. Peer organizations in the Alliance operate the same short-term voluntary project model across Europe.
• Service Civil International (SCI): Global voluntary organization coordinating international workcamps — explicitly a strategic partner of INEX-SDA. SCI is the most direct comparable: same volunteer-workcamp model, same global network orientation, and overlapping beneficiary base.
• Internationaler Bund (IBG): German partner organization collaborating with INEX on campleader training and online educational resources. Operates international youth mobility and volunteer programs at scale in Germany.
• Egyesek Youth Association (EGP): Hungarian peer organization that co-developed the 'Leaders of Change' training program with INEX. Operates the same international volunteering and campleader training model in Hungary.

Regional players

• FoRS - Czech Forum for Development Cooperation: Czech platform for development cooperation NGOs and a partner of INEX in the GEAR UP! EU project. Operates in the same Czech civic/development cooperation space and facilitates similar international volunteering flows.

Emerging players

• Workaway: Global online platform connecting volunteers with hosts worldwide for cultural exchange. Comparable mission but operates as a marketplace platform rather than a programmatic NGO, putting pressure on traditional NGO placement models.
• Volunteer Forever: Digital platform that aggregates international volunteer opportunities and provides fundraising tools for participants. A more digital-native competitor that could disrupt INEX's traditional NGO-mediated placement.

Broad incumbents

• AFS Intercultural Programs: Large international NGO offering intercultural exchange programs including volunteering and gap-year experiences. Comparable in mission and target audience (young people seeking international experience), but at much greater scale and broader program scope.
• CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange): Major US-based nonprofit operating international exchange and education programs. Overlaps with INEX in international volunteering and non-formal education for young people, but with broader academic and paid-program offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/INEXSDAchannel
• Facebookfacebook.com/inexsda
• Instagraminstagram.com/workcampuju
• TikToktiktok.com/@inex_workcampuju
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/inex-sda

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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