Volunteers- Sustainable development
MONOPATIA ALLILEGIIS
Solidarity Tracks
Lefkada, Greece
Description
Solidarity Tracks is looking for 3 long term (8 months) in Lefkas island, in order to introduce youngsters of the region to an intercultural approach of Sustainable development, share with them a common culture of sustainable development, and encourage them to implement awareness campaigns about different areas of sustainable development. Tasks examples: - Design, prepare and organize socio-educational workshops, outdoor activities and events for local citizens (youngsters and adults) such as: learning how to sort and use domestic waste, and reduce plastic consumption in our region; creating ecological and socio-educational furniture and games from wood and wooden pallets and recovered objects for kindergarten, primary schools and specialized schools for people with disability; Helping to develop abandoned public spaces in various disadvantaged villages in the region; participating regularly to beach and paths cleaning events; etc.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
The Volunteering project will take place in Lefkada island. The Volunteers home is in the centre of the town, very close to bars, restaurants, shops and close to the seaside as well. The home consists of 3 rooms (each room is shared by 2 volunteers, total 6 volunteers in the volunteer house). In case, the house is not available, volunteers will be hosted in another shared flat/studio for 2-3 persons.
Training during the activity
Long term volunteers will take part in on arrival and mid term training for ESC volunteers, organized by the Greek National Agency.
Participant profile
Motivated and creative youngsters who enjoy working in team and who would like to spend one year by learning and helping others in the field of sustainable development. Preferably, volunteers with artistic skills to support our creative activities (creation of upcycled furniture, murals, artistic workshops...).
Activity dates
From 01/07/2024 to 21/03/2025
Activity location
Karavella 12, Lefkada, Greece
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain
Activity topics
Environment and natural protection
Health and wellbeing
Education and training
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 30/07/2024 23:59