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GR 4.1 PIKPA Voulas 07/07-26/07
10 vols
PIKPA is an institution for
abandoned mentally and physically handicapped children aged 3 to 25 years
old in Voula, near Athens. The institution is situated at the sea side,
30-45 minutes from the center of Athens. During summer many employees take
vacations and there is need for a helping hand in the centre. This camp
is organised for the seventh time.
W: The volunteers will accompany
the children for swimming and walks outside the institution, as well as
organise outdoor activities and helping the children with daily care tasks.
S: The situation of mentally and
physically handicapped children in Greece
A: In a house in the centre
Accepts one smilie
GR 4.2 PIKPA Voulas 28/07-16/08
10 vols
same as 4.1
Accepts one smilie
GR 4.3 PIKPA Voulas 18/8-30/8
10 vols
same as 4.1
Accepts one smilie
GR 5.1 Pedion tou Areos 01/07-15/07
5 vols
Pedion tou Areos is a big park, one
of the few green areas in the Centre of Athens. It is highly neglected
and often serves as a temporal refuge for refugees from war areas, such
as Kurdistan and Afghanistan. Recently, it has been intensively patrolled
and kept clean from 'unwanted' people. It is also a protected refuge of
stray cats and dogs and a lot of city birds. During summertime, it attracts
a lot of youngsters who won't go somewhere on holidays at least for some
time.
W: Volunteers will organise games
and educational activities together with the children that hang around
the park. Educational activities could include: protection of the park
and environment, of stray animals, building friendships between Greek youngsters
and children of immigrants, mixture and acceptance of cultures, do-it-yourself
toys and things.
Q: Some experience on working with
children is welcome. Ideas on games and activities, creativity, active
participation, do-it-yourself knowledge more than welcome.
S: Workshop on conflict resolution,
participation in other activities of the SCI Hellas branch in Athens, information
on independent media centre.
A: At SCI office; basic cooking and
sanitation facilities; sleeping bag and mattress necessary.
GR 5.2 PIKPA Pentelis 14/07-03/08
10 vols
PIKPA Pentelis is an institution
for children aged 0-7 years old whose parents are unable or unwilling to
care for them. In the summer, the number of volunteers and staff
is greatly reduced and, as a result, the kids are left with nothing to
do. Volunteers will help the kids enjoy their summer vacations.
W: Mainly with the older children.
Accompanying the children to the sea. Organising recreational activities
and small excusions.
A: in the institution. Bring
sleeping bag and carry mat with you. Location: 1 1/2 hour from the center
of Athens and 1 hour from the beach by bus. Food: meals provided by the
institution.
Q: only for highly motivated vols.
Creativity and flexibility are an advantage. Toys and musical instruments
are very welcome.
GR 6.1 Naoussa 20/05-05/06
8 vols.
The farm of the family Kelesidis
is situated in the area of outside Naoussa in the north of Olympus mountain.
It is the first initiative for biological cultivation in the area. It has
cherries, apricots, vineyards etc. This camp is organised for the second
time.
W: Recollection of cherries
S: The cherry recollection festivities
in Macedonia
A: In the farm either in a house
or in tents
GR 6.2 PAKEFYKA 01/09-15/09 10
vols
PAKEFYKA is a center for the
promotion of Natural or Do-Nothing Farming, an
agricultural method based on the
teachings of Masanobu Fukuoka. Fukuoka, a Japanese ex-plant pathologist,
came to the realisation that the effort to master Nature through the means
of science is an illusion because human knowledge, in contrast to Nature,
is limited and imperfect. Therefore, the goal of farming is to serve
and imitate Nature and to avoid human intervention, be it with chemicals
or with "biological" means, as much as possible. Proponents of this method
claim that, through mixing and sowing a large variety of seeds and avoiding
any extra intervention (plowing, weeding, fertilising etc), one can cultivate
or reforest large areas with minimum costs and effort.
W: mainly helping in the preparation
of seeds and in sowing fields and reforestation areas. In addition,
helping to restore an old building which will be used for educational purposes.
A: in the camping ground. No
warm water and rather basic conditions. Please let us know if you can bring
a tent. Location: PAKEFYKA is situated on an abandonned camping ground
about 10 kms from Edessa, a picturesque small city in Northern Greece close
to areas of great ecological interest.
S: learn the techniques of Natural
Agriculture. Discussion on mainstream and alternative farming methods.
An interest in these issues is necessary.
Food: simple vegetarian meals
GR 9.1 Litohoro - Balkan Youth
Festival 03/08-18/08 12vols
The Balkan Youth Festival is organised
for the third time. It is a cultural gathering of young artists from all
Balkan States and it is organised annually in Litohoro, in the North of
Greece, near Thessaloniki. This the second time SCI Hellas organises this
camp.
W: Street theatre and promotion activities
of the festival in Litohoro, Katerini and Leptokaria as well as participation
in the festival's running.
S: Artistic creativity in the Balkans
Q: Some experience with the arts
is welcome. Work is somewhat chaotic so a high degree of flexibility and
creativity are necessary.
Code Name Location Area Dates Type
Vols
CVG 01 Nea Makri I Marathon Attiki
03/07 - 21/07 ENVI – ARCH 15
CVG02 Nea Makri II Marathon
Attiki 22/07 - 09/08 ENVI – ARCH 15
LOCATION: Nea Makri is a coastal
area situated on the eastern part of Attiki, 38km from Athens; an area
of great archaeological interest, featuring many temples dated from the
5th century BC. Nea Makri is a historical place, where the famous Marathon
battle was fought. It is in commemoration of this battle that a major Olympic
event, the Marathon race, has been established. Nea Makri is a popular
summer resort with beautiful beaches.
WORK: In these projects, the volunteers
will be divided in two groups. One group will be involved in the environmental
part of the project, which is a fire prevention plan. They will monitor
the forest from towers and contribute in reforestation by collecting and
processing seeds and watering the young trees already planted. They will
also be involved in raising local awareness on environmental issues; help
in cleaning up parts of the beach, setting up signs etc. The second group,
involved in heritage protection work, will assist in cleaning and restoring
parts of the archaeological site of the Roman Baths and the ancient temple
of Isis, near the beach.
NOTE: The volunteers will divide
their working time within a day in a rotational way, adjusted to the real
needs, combining the fire protection project with the archaeological one,
so that everybody has the opportunity to participate in both.
FREE TIME: Visits to Athens city
and the Acropolis and to the historical area of Marathon. Swimming, visiting
the town of Nea Makri, walking in the forest are some possibilities also.
ACCOMMODATION: Participants will
be hosted in municipality premises, at the former military base. Toilets,
showers and cooking facilities are provided. Volunteers will prepare meals
themselves, in shifts.
TERMINAL: ATHENS.
CVG04 Leaders training Filiates
Thesprotia 06/07 - 13/07 TRAINING 15
CVG 05 Leaders training
Filiates Thesprotia 14/07 - 21/07 TRAINING 15
Following an idea formulated during
the last Alliance GA/GC in Litomysl, C.V.G will organise two Youth Leaders
Trainings in July. The aim of the trainings is not just to provide leaders
for the coming season, but to create an international pool of youth workers
from which Alliance members can “draw” according to needs. Each training
will last for one week.
LOCATION: In a Youth Centre in the
town of Filiates, near the port of Igoumenitsa, on the west part of northern
Greece.
CONTENTS: Intercultural Training
- Leadership style – Team Building – Communication Skills – Co-leadership
– Conflict resolution – Group Dynamics. Trainees will also participate
in workshop on the practical aspects of organising youth projects, i.e.
setting up a work camp, financial matters, accommodation, menus, free time,
activities, finances etc. The training is a combination of theory and action,
with an emphasis on “learning by doing” as well as giving participants
a global idea of what to anticipate from a project.
ACCOMMODATION: Participants will
live in the Youth Centre of Filiates. Meals will be prepared bye the participants
themselves, since this is also part of the training.
TERMINAL: Igoumenitsa - Filiates.
CVG06 Pirsogianni I Ioannina Ipiros
08/07 - 24/07 RENO 12
CVG07 Pirsogianni II Ioannina
Ipiros 25/07 - 09/08 RENO 12
LOCATION: Pirsogianni is a small,
traditional Greek village, situated at the north west part of Ipiros. Built
high up in the mountains, it remains unspoilt by tourism and the modern
lifestyle, providing participants with an insight of traditional Greek
village life. The village is situated at 90km from Ioannina.
WORK: Local authorities initiated
a long-term project in 1992, to restore a number of traditional buildings
of the village. Since then, young people from all over the world contribute
every year in the realisation of this project. Volunteers’ main task will
be to remove the old plaster from traditional buildings and churches and
repair wooden windows and doors. Work may sometimes be hard and repetitive,
but the result is very rewarding and so is the atmosphere of the village
and the contact with the hospitable local people.
FREE TIME: Excursions to the surrounding
beautiful countryside, to nearby villages and to the towns of Konitsa and
Ioannina. Swimming or rafting in the nearest river is possible for
those who can stand cold water! Visits to archaeological sites and participating
in local festivities are some of the events that could also be organised.
ACCOMMODATION: In community
premises. Toilets, showers and cooking facilities are provided. Evening
meals will be offered at a local taverna.
NOTE: Participants in Pirsogianni
II have to be over 30 years
TERMINAL: Ioannina – Konitsa.
CVG07 - Pirsogianni II is an “over
30 volunteers” project
CVG08 Drossopigi Ioannina Ipiros
28/07 - 13/08 RENO 12
LOCATION: The small village of Drossopigi
is situated in the mountains, near the Albanian border. Like Pirsogianni,
here too, life has been standing still in comparison to the rapid changes
of big towns elsewhere. There are few inhabitants, who still preserve the
traditional way of life, working the land and grazing sheep and goats.
Nearest town is Konitsa, 25km away.
WORK: Restoration work on the facade
of a small church has started last year, in co-operation with local authorities.
This year, volunteers will finish the work on the church and will also
contribute in restoration work on a couple of traditional buildings of
Drossopigi. There is a possibility of participating in a similar project,
in a neighbouring village.
FREE TIME: Excursions to the surrounding
beautiful countryside, to nearby villages and to the towns of Konitsa and
Ioannina. Swimming or rafting in the nearest river is possible for
those who can stand cold water! Visits to archaeological sites and participating
in local festivities are some of the events that could also be organised.
ACCOMMODATION: In the traditional
school of the village, which is not in use anymore. Toilets, showers and
cooking facilities are provided. Volunteers will prepare meals and some
meals will be offered at a local tavern.
NOTE: Work may sometimes be hard
and repetitive, but the result is very rewarding and so is the atmosphere
of the village and the contact with the hospitable local people.
TERMINAL: Ioannina – Konitsa.
Code Name Location Area Dates Type
Vols
CVG 09 Monastery Igoumenitsa Thesprotia
10/07 - 27/07 RENO 12
LOCATION: The historical Holy Monastery
of the Assumption in Giromeri, has been standing for centuries, perched
like an eagle's nest, in the mountains of Ipiros. It constitutes a depository
of tradition, religion and Hellenism, as well as one of the most significant
historical monuments of the area. The Monastery is situated in the prefecture
of Thesprotia, eight kilometres north-east of the town of Filiates, near
the Greek - Albanian border. Built at an altitude of three hundred metres,
on the west slopes of the rocky mountain range of Farmakovouni, it is situated
23km from Igoumenitsa and 75km from Ioannina.
WORK: Participants will restore one
of the walls of the old part of the Monastery, they will remove old plaster,
brush the stones and clear the yard from debris.
FREE TIME: Visits to interesting
monuments and remarkable places of the area, to traditional villages and
to the picturesque beach of Sagiada. The folklore museums of Finiki and
Tsamantas; the villages on the legendary Mt. Mourgana with the wild natural
beauty and the historical Monastery of Agios Georgios (St. George) Kamitsianis
and the famous Meteor of Ipiros.
ACCOMMODATION: is offered in a community
hostel in Mavroneri, a neighbouring village. All facilities are provided,
volunteers will prepare meals themselves, in shifts.
TERMINAL: Igoumenitsa - Filiates.
CVG10 Giromeri Igoumenitsa
Thesprotia 18/07 - 04/08 RENO 12
LOCATION: Giromeri is a small village
situated on the slope of the mountain Farmakovouni, in the prefecture of
Thesprotia, 20 km from the port of Igoumenitsa. It is one of the many picturesque
villages of this mountainous area where houses, streets, fences are all
built in stone.
WORK: The local Cultural Association
has been involved in several restoration projects in Giromeri. One of these
projects is the old school of the village in which considerable work has
already been done. Volunteers will work at the outer walls, they will repair
areas where stones have been removed.
FREE TIME: Walks in the surrounding
mountains is a must. Visits to the town of Filiates and the port of Igoumenitsa
will be arranged. The sea is not far, 20 – 25 km. Excursions will be arranged.
ACCOMMODATION: Participants
will live on the ground floor of the old school, where restoration works
has finished. Toilets, shower and cooking facilities are provided. Volunteers
will prepare meals themselves, in shifts.
TERMINAL: Igoumenitsa - Filiates
CVG11 Poligiros Poligiros Halkidiki
05/08 - 23/08 ENVI 15
LOCATION: Poligiros is a small town,
located in the centre of the district of Halkidiki. It is on the southern
foot of the Holomon Mountain and has in its north part, green hillsides
with splendid forests of oak-trees. The hill of Ai-Ilias, with its nice
chapel on the top, dominates the landscape of Poligiros.
WORK: Volunteers will repair footpaths
on the surrounding hills of Poligiros, and create rest areas with benches
and signposts. Part of this project is also caring for stray dogs of this
area, repairing kennels and finding families to adopt puppies.
FREE TIME: Halkidiki is famous for
its sparkling beaches and green hills. In this area one can combine the
pleasures of mountain walks and swimming in clear waters (blue flag award).
The town is small and picturesque with several parks and fountains. There
is an archaeological museum and several small churches.
ACCOMMODATION: In community
premises. Toilets, showers and cooking facilities are provided. Volunteers
will prepare meals themselves, in shifts.
TERMINAL: Thessaloniki – Poligiros
CVG12 Taxiarhi Poligiros
Halkidiki 07/08 - 26/08 CULT 15
This is a bilateral project between
Turkey and Greece, organised in
co-operation and with the support of the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The Project aims in bringing together young people from both countries,
to share their respective cultures and to offer voluntary work for the
protection of the environment and the preservation of our cultural heritage.
During the summer two projects will be organised in Greece and two in Turkey.
ACTIVITIES: The group, consisting
of Turkish and Greek volunteers, will be involved in a forest protection
scheme in the hilly area around Taxiarhi, on Mt. Holomon. Participants
will make footpaths and signposts. An important part of this project is
the cultural content. Volunteers will attend lectures and slide projections
on both Greek and Turkish cultures, stressing similarities rather than
differences. Visit to places of interest, interviews with locals that have
been born in Turkey and came to Greece as refugees from Asia Minor, as
well as workshops on intercultural learning will be some of the activities
of this project.
ACCOMMODATION: Participants will
be hosted at the University of Thessaloniki’s Student Centre, located in
the small village of Taxiarhis. It is a hostel with all facilities provided.
TERMINAL: Thessaloniki - Poligiros.
GRE VFP 01 GREECE 24 MAY – 8 JUN
AGRI/ARCH 8 VOLS
P: The Cornell University Halai and
East Lokris Project needs help to weed the archaeological site of Halai
and backfill antiquities. Halai has remains of the Greco-Roman era (ca.
600 B.C. to 600 A.D.), built over Neolithic remains (5900-5400 B.C.) L:
The archeological site is in the village of Theologos, about 60 miles north
of Athens, on the seaside. The camp is 2 miles from the site (transportation
provided), and a 4 minute walk from the nearest bay. W: Vols will be weeding
and carrying on conservation work (NOT doing archaeological work). They
will also work on setting up a new camp (kitchen, showers) adjacent to
the existing one. Vols Work Mon-Fri and 4 hours on Saturday morning. Vols
must get up EARLY. Breakfast at lodging place at 6 am. Work from 6.30 to
10.00 & 10.30 to 1.00 pm. A: in Tents (beds are provided, bring sleeping
bags), showers (not always hot), flushing toilet, washing machine. Vols
prepare their own meals from food provided. S&R: swimming, sunbathing,
discussions on classics/archaeology, Greek lessons, visits to archaeological
sites and towns in the area. The 'nightlife' of Theologos is about 45 min
WALK from the camp. Relations with the local people are very friendly but
vols should respect local norms (e.g., no nude swimming). T: Athens, Greece,
bus to Theologos.
CITIZENS IN ACTION
C.i.A 01 Giannades I Corfu
Ionian islands 23/7 - 7/8 Reno 15
C.i.A 02 Giannades II Corfu Ionian
islands 8/8 - 23/8 Reno 15
These international workcamps in Corfou,
the best known of the Ionian islands, are organised in co-operation with
the Municipality. It is the first time that voluntary activities are taking
place in this area. The aim of this project is to help local people not
only on a practical level (construction of the paths) but also mainly on
a cultural level, promoting a different model of youth initiative and participation
in local social life. For this purpose many meetings with local youth will
be organised as well as with other parts of the population.
LOCATION: Giannades is a small village
in the SW part of Corfu. It is 1 hour away from the capital Corfu (Kerkira
in Greek). The village is on the mountains and has not been influenced
by the tourist development of the rest of the island.
WORK: Volunteers will help at the
construction of two cobble stone paths in the old part of the village.
The local partner, hosting the project, decides on the priorities and the
co-ordination of the work. Local craftsmen will help the volunteers to
understand the traditional technique and they will guide them. Volunteers
will work 6 hours per day, 6 days per week. C.i.A. is not responsible
for any changes in the work.
ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will be
hosted at a public school. Toilets, showers and cooking facilities are
provided. Participants will prepare meals themselves, in shifts.
FREE TIME: Sunday and afternoon visits,
to the most important sites of the island, such as the fortress, archaeological
museums, Byzantine churches etc. Volunteers will also have the opportunity
to see some of the cultural events organised in different parts of the
island. Camp-leaders will organise free time activities in co-operation
with the volunteers and the local partner. C.i.A does not cover free time
activities expenses.
LANGUAGE: Camp language is English.
Participants are expected to have a good knowledge of this language.
AGE LIMITS: The age limits are 18
to 30 years old
INSURANCE: Volunteers are insured
against accident, only within the specific dates of each project. First
aid is provided on site.
TERMINAL: Athens airport, charter
flights to Corfu, Igoumenitsa port.
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