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European Solidarity Corps

Sterkari saman

Forest Quest Short Term EVS

POLITISTIKO ERGASTIRI AYION OMOLOYITON

Politistiko Ergastiri Ayion Omoloyiton

Ptsilia Area, Cyprus

Description

Short term EVS project focusing on environment and exploring a new culture and interacting with a communities where they play a key role and become a part of the local social life. The project will focus on social and cultural development task in 3 rural villages in the area of Pitsilia, part or Triodes mountains. Agridia, Kato Mylos and Ayios Ioannis are 3 small villages in a very short distance, which are threatened by urbanisation. Although very small in numbers they are very active in social and cultural activities. Volunteers will support villagers and the community in developing cultural events, in everyday chores and production of local goods. The main aim is to enhance the human-culture relationship in an authentic, creative and innovative way. The exchange amongst volunteers and locals has been tested and proven to be enormous.

Gisting, fæði og ferðatilhögun

The volunteers will reside for about 11 days in each village in the area of Pitsilia (Agridia, Kato Mylos and Ayios Ioannis). They will move to each village after their activities in each one of them. This will create a dynamic process for both the villagers and the volunteers. Accommodation will be provided by villagers. Be prepared to stay in a renovated old school, be hosted by villagers in their houses. Practical suggestion is to bring a sleeping bag with you.

Training during the activity

On Arrival Training will be provided by the hosting organization during the first week of the project.

Participant profile

We are looking for a communicative, resourceful and flexible volunteer, who has some experience in youth work. The volunteers must be willing to undertake different kinds of work, especially in non-formal education, and youth free time organization. He or she should be social and creative.

Activity dates

Frá 17/05/2018 Til 19/06/2018


Activity location

Cyprus, Ptsilia Area, Cyprus


Individual volunteering


Looking for participants from

Spain, Slovenia


Activity topics

Deadline for applications

Umsóknarfresti: 10/05/2018 23:59