TOTEM Pilsen CZ

What TOTEM Pilsen CZ does

TOTEM Pilsen CZ, formally Mezigenerační a dobrovolnické centrum TOTEM, z.s. (Intergenerational and Volunteer Center TOTEM, registered association), is a Czech non-profit founded in 1999 and headquartered at Kaznějovská 1517/51, Plzeň. The organization operates as an intergenerational community hub and the designated Regional Volunteer Center for the Plzeň Region (Plzeňský kraj), with physical branches in the Bolevec, Doubravka, and Nová Hospoda districts of Plzeň. It serves vulnerable populations — isolated seniors, families with children facing hardship, and adolescents — through a portfolio of programs including social counseling (Kontaktní dny pro rodiny s dětmi), a youth mentoring program (Navigon), a crisis hotline (Krizová linka TOTEM), the MOSTY project matching isolated seniors with volunteer helpers, summer day camps, an intergenerational urban garden (Mezigenerační městská zahrada), a senior Gardening Club (Zahradnický klub), regular courses and clubs, and a podcast ('Máme DOBRO v krvi'). In 2026, TOTEM joined the Rada dobrovolnictví at the Czech Ministry of Interior, and its director Vlasta Faiferlíková received the national Cena Ď Grand Prix award.

The organization has a 12-person staff and operates on a non-profit funding model built primarily on individual donations, corporate sponsorships (notably ČSOB, whose 2026 donation campaign yielded over 150,000 CZK), foundation grants (Nadace Partnerství, Nadační fond Zelený poklad), public collections, and modest facility rental income. Services are delivered largely free of charge to beneficiaries. TOTEM maintains a broad partner ecosystem spanning municipal government (Úřad městského obvodu Plzeň 4), schools and kindergartens (50. mateřská škola v Plzni, VOŠZ), libraries (Obvodní knihovna na Doubravce), scouting groups (Junák), community organizations (Sokol, Salesiánské středisko mládeže, SZUŠ Trnka), and foundations. The organization's technology footprint is minimal: it maintains a website (totemplzen.cz), social media presence, email newsletter, and a podcast, but no proprietary software, mobile applications, APIs, or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed. No revenue figures, audited financials, or funding rounds are publicly reported in the source material.

Name

TOTEM Pilsen CZ

Legal name

Mezigenerační a dobrovolnické centrum TOTEM, z.s.

Website

https://totemplzen.cz

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TOTEM Pilsen CZ is a Czech non-profit intergenerational and volunteer center operating since 1999 across three Plzeň branches, serving isolated seniors, families with children, and adolescents through mentoring, crisis support, volunteer coordination, and community programs in the Plzeň Region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Intergenerational Day Programs (Seniors + Childcare) (HSABANAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community-Based Senior Centers with Adult Day Services (HLADAIAJ), Caregiver Support & Education Programs (Center-Based) (HSABANAN)

Keywords

• Community social services
• Volunteer coordination
• Intergenerational programs
• Nonprofit community center
• Family counseling

Headquarters

HQ city

Plzeň

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: TOTEM operates primarily through donations from individuals, corporate sponsors, and grants from government bodies and foundations. The organization conducts donation campaigns and maintains a 'Club of TOTEM Friends' for ongoing supporter engagement.
2. Service Fees: Revenue generated from renting out TOTEM facilities and spaces for events and activities.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

TOTEM Pilsen CZ is a Czech non-profit community center (Mezigenerační a dobrovolnické centrum TOTEM, z.s.) that delivers intergenerational and volunteer programs across multiple branches in Plzeň. It operates a crisis hotline, mentoring programs (Navigon), summer day camps, the MOSTY project for isolated seniors, an intergenerational urban garden, family counseling contact days, and serves as the Regional Volunteer Center for the Plzeň Region.

Product overview

TOTEM Pilsen CZ is a non-profit community center (Mezigenerační a dobrovolnické centrum TOTEM, z.s.) operating as a multi-branch organization with locations in Bolevec, Doubravka, and Nová Hospoda. The organization provides a diverse portfolio of services including mentoring programs (Navigon), crisis support (Krizová linka TOTEM), volunteer coordination (Regionální dobrovolnické centrum), intergenerational programs (Mezigenerační městská zahrada, Zahradnický klub), summer camps, family counseling (Kontaktní dny pro rodiny s dětmi), and the MOSTY project hotline for isolated seniors. The center operates through a network of branches offering regular courses, clubs, and community events, with a strong emphasis on connecting different generations and supporting vulnerable populations across the Plzeň region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Navigon Mentoring Program A mentoring program for adolescents and young people that creates a safe space for personal development with volunteer mentors; targets youth experiencing school or social challenges.
• Krizová linka TOTEM (Crisis Hotline) A crisis hotline service providing support for people in distress, available 24/7 for individuals in need of immediate emotional or practical assistance.
• Letní příměstské tábory (Summer Day Camps) Summer day camps offering adventure, creative activities, and excursions for children in small groups, with summer 2026 camps being actively promoted.
• MOSTY (Bridges) Project Hotline A project hotline helping isolated seniors and families with children deal with difficult situations related to deteriorating health or unexpected hardships, connecting them with volunteers who can provide assistance.
• Kontaktní dny pro rodiny s dětmi (Contact Days for Families with Children) Consultation service providing basic social counseling in the areas of child upbringing and education, helping families find appropriate support programs and professional counseling.
• Mezigenerační městská zahrada (Intergenerational Urban Garden) An intergenerational community garden serving as a space for gardening, dialogue between children and seniors, an educational space, and a venue for various public events.
• Zahradnický klub (Gardening Club) A senior volunteer group that meets weekly to tend the community garden, share experiences, and maintain the intergenerational space.
• Regionální dobrovolnické centrum (Regional Volunteer Center) Regional volunteer center for the Plzeň Region, coordinating volunteer activities and promoting volunteering across the region; member of the Council of Volunteering at the Ministry of Interior of the Czech Republic.
• Pravidelné kurzy a kluby (Regular Courses and Clubs) Various regular courses and clubs for different age groups including art, movement, and social activities, delivered at TOTEM centers across Plzeň.
• Podcast Máme DOBRO v krvi A podcast series sharing stories about volunteering and its impact on individuals and communities, used to promote volunteerism and TOTEM's mission.
• Facility Rentals (Pronájmy prostor) Rental of TOTEM facilities and spaces at its centers for external events, meetings, and activities.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Obvodní knihovna na Doubravce (Local Library Doubravka)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTOTEM's senior volunteers participate in various events organized by the library, including Art workshops, Halloween celebrations, and Valentine's Day crafting. Ongoing collaboration for several years.
• Nadační fond Zelený poklad (Green Treasure Foundation)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term supporter of the TOTEM garden project and TOTEM gardening activities.
• Nadace Partnerství (Partnership Foundation)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-program partner with MOL Česká republika for the Green Oases grant program that supports the TOTEM garden project.
• MOL Česká republikamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-program partner with Nadace Partnerství for the Green Oases grant program supporting the TOTEM garden.
• Zahradnictví Calta (Calta Garden Center)minorOthersProvides in-kind donations to support TOTEM gardening activities.
• GRAVIPLACEminorOthersProvides in-kind donations for TOTEM gardening activities.
• Úřad městského obvodu Plzeň 4 (Plzeň 4 Municipal Office)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTOTEM organized the community portion of the opening celebrations for the new Plzeň 4 municipal building. Partnership involves multiple local organizations coordinated by TOTEM.
• Tělocvičná jednota Sokol Plzeň – DoubravkaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in community events organized by TOTEM at the new Plzeň 4 municipal building.
• Junák – český skaut, středisko 5. květen PlzeňminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in community events organized by TOTEM at the new Plzeň 4 municipal building.
• 50. mateřská škola v Plzni (50th Kindergarten Plzeň)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term partner in intergenerational programs, particularly the city garden project. Children from the kindergarten regularly participate in TOTEM activities.
• SZUŠ Trnka o.p.s.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in community events organized by TOTEM at the new Plzeň 4 municipal building.
• Salesiánské středisko mládeže – dům dětí a mládeže PlzeňminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in community events organized by TOTEM at the new Plzeň 4 municipal building.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ADRA, o.p.s. Czech branch of the international ADRA humanitarian network, operating social and humanitarian programs primarily through volunteer engagement. Comparable to TOTEM because it delivers multi-program community services with a volunteer-driven model serving vulnerable populations including seniors, families, and youth across Czech regions.
• HESTIA, z.s. Czech national volunteer development center that supports and promotes volunteering across corporate and community contexts. Directly comparable to TOTEM because it shares the volunteer coordination mission and operates as a hub connecting volunteers with service opportunities, paralleling TOTEM's Regional Volunteer Center function for Plzeň.
• Maltézská pomoc ČR: Czech branch of the Sovereign Order of Malta providing social services to vulnerable populations including isolated seniors, the sick, and families in need. Comparable to TOTEM because of its volunteer-driven service model targeting isolated seniors and families with home-based and community-based assistance, similar to TOTEM's MOSTY project and senior programs.
• Junák - český skaut, z.s. Czech Scouting organization delivering youth development programs through trained volunteer leaders. Comparable to TOTEM because of its volunteer-led youth programs, mentoring-style activities, and community-based delivery model — intersecting with TOTEM's Navigon mentoring and youth-oriented offerings in the Plzeň region.
• SOS dětské vesničky, z.s. Czech branch of SOS Children's Villages providing family strengthening and child support programs through community-based centers and outreach. Comparable to TOTEM because it delivers multi-program support services to children and families with volunteer involvement, similar to TOTEM's family counseling contact days and Navigon youth mentoring programs.
• YMCA v České republice: Czech branch of YMCA offering youth, family, and community programs across multiple centers. Comparable to TOTEM because it provides a multi-program community-center model serving children, youth, and families with volunteer involvement, similar to TOTEM's portfolio of camps, mentoring, and community activities.
• FOKUS - Česká republika, z.s. National network of community mental health centers providing psychosocial support and rehabilitation services through community-based centers with volunteer involvement. Comparable to TOTEM because of its community-center delivery model with multi-program services engaging volunteers and supporting vulnerable populations, intersecting with TOTEM's social counseling, contact days, and crisis support offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Člověk v tísni, o.p.s. One of the largest Czech NGOs delivering social services, education programs, and humanitarian aid with strong brand recognition and diversified funding. Comparable to TOTEM because of its multi-program social services mission targeting vulnerable groups in Czechia, but at much greater scale and with broader programmatic reach across the country.
• Charita Česká republika: Largest Czech charity network providing social, health, and humanitarian services across all Czech regions through diocesan branches. Comparable to TOTEM because it operates multi-program social services for vulnerable populations including seniors and families, but at significantly greater scale and broader geographic footprint with established professional fundraising infrastructure.
• Diakonie Českobratrské církve evangelické: Diaconal organization of the Evangelical Church of Czech Brethren providing social and health services across the Czech Republic through regional střediska. Comparable to TOTEM because it operates multi-program social services for seniors, families, and vulnerable groups with volunteer engagement, but at substantially larger scale and national footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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