Forest Quest Short Term EVS
Forest Quest Short Term EVS
Politistiko Ergastiri Ayion Omoloyiton
Ptsilia Area, Cyprus
3 , ClosedProject 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.
TranslateAccommodation, food and transport arrangements
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.
TranslateTraining during the project
On Arrival Training will be provided by the hosting organization during the first week of the project.
TranslateVolunteer 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.
TranslateHow to apply
To apply to this project, please submit your motivational letter and CV by sending us an email at: forest.quest.evs@gmail.com
TranslateParticipants with fewer opportunities
- This organisation has additional mentoring or other support suitable for young people with social obstacles, educational difficulties, cultural differences or similar.
This opportunity is offered in the frame of an Erasmus+ volunteering project and will be confirmed as soon as funding is approved.
For further information on the status of the project, please get in touch with the organisation.
Project dates
A total of 5 week(s) during the period 17/05/2018 to 19/06/2018
Project location
Cyprus, Ptsilia Area Cyprus
Looking for volunteers from
Slovenia, Spain
Project topics
Creativity and culture
Agriculture, forestry and fisheries
Rural development and urbanisation
Application deadline
Application deadline: 10/05/2018
Hosting organisation
POLITISTIKO ERGASTIRI AYION OMOLOYITON
LEFKOSIA, Cyprus
