IN MEDIA RESC - Supporting Communities in the Aristotelis Municipality, Arnea
UNITED SOCIETIES OF BALKANS
Arnea, Halkidiki, Greece
Description
Volunteering team will operate in the village of Arnea in the Aristotelis Municipality of Halkidiki region, supporting activities in other small communities of the area as well. It will provide learning tools and support the youth of the region who face lack of opportunities, due to geographical marginalization, limited opportunities, social and economic barriers. Volunteers will: -Provide a series of workshops to boost local youngsters’ knowledge on media and other tools. -Implement open cultural activities and sport events to boost local cultural life, promote inclusion and intercultural understanding. -Realise environmental activities to protect the area’s unique flora and fauna. -Create videos and other online output to promote their action and the region. In addition, the team will also organise a youth event on the occasion of International Youth Day on August 12 with activities for youth, providing visibility for ESC.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
The organization will provide a flat at the environmental centre of Arnea, which includes common spaces, a dining room and a spacious green space. Each volunteer will share their bedroom with 2-3 more ESC volunteers. Flat includes three bedrooms with air-conditions, 2 bathrooms, a kitchen, Internet and all electronic machines. The volunteers will be responsible for their own meals. Volunteers will receive individual food allowance and pocket money, to cover their personal needs. Upon arrival in Greece, volunteers will be transported to Arnea by private bus.
Training during the activity
Task-related training.
Participant profile
Volunteers will have to be 18-30 years old and be genuinely interest in the project. Main aspect during selection will be their motivation to join and contribute in the activities. At least a basic English language level is required, for volunteers to have at least one communication language to be used in the field or in case of need or emergency. Volunteers need to be motivated about this topic. Having a background or knowledge in project’s topics would be a valuable asset, but not a pre-requisite. Volunteers need to also be ready to engage in some more “physical” tasks as part of the activities, as they would have to contribute in open activities in the communities, in places such as local parks, to implement beach cleanups and organise sports tournaments. Applicants should also be aware of the limit of 12 months of ESC they have in total to participate in projects, with the project's duration being 58 days. Applicants should also be sure they can join the project for its full duration, as defined in the starting and ending dates.
Activity dates
From 08/07/2025 to 03/09/2025
Activity location
Arnea, Halkidiki, Greece
Activity type
Volunteering teams
Looking for participants from
France, Italy, Portugal
Activity topics
Citizenship and democratic participation
Environment and natural protection
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 31/05/2025 23:59