An excellent opportunity for those who like volunteering abroad. Now you can apply for one month volunteering program in Kozani, Greece and join 20 international volunteers from all over Europe and the Neighbouring countries to participate in "Kozani Youth Fest 2024". This programme is hosted by "Go Alive" organisation and funded by the European Solidarity Corps programme of the European Union.
About Kozani
Kozani is a city located in northern Greece, and it serves as the capital of the Kozani regional unit in the region of Western Macedonia. Life in the Macedonian town of Kozani is unhurried and uncomplicated. Kozani is a mountainous town and its continental climate brings hot summers and cold winters, with snowfall gracing the region during the winter months. At the heart of Kozani lies the Kovedareios Library, a treasure trove that spans four centuries. Strolling through Kozani's historic centre around Nikis Square, you can encounter grand 18th-century houses.
About "Kozani Youth Fest 2024"
As a member from Kozani Youth Fest 2024, you will have a vital role in organising and executing the festival, highlighting non- formal education, youth culture, arts, and music as means of social and cultural expression. Participants will promote active citizenship and European Solidarity by encouraging local youth to involve in activities that foster a sense of community, solidarity, and European identity.
The volunteers for the Kozani Youth Fest 2024 will be divided into three featured sub-teams based on their tasks:
A-Youth Fest volunteers, the Activities, will ensure the festival's quality and activities, selecting themes, coordinating workshops, and supporting the participating organisations to ensure a cohesive and successful event.
P-Youth Fest volunteers, the Promoters, focuses on promoting the festival through social media channels, website management, photography, video editing, and creating promotional materials.
R-Youth Fest volunteers, the Runners, will be responsible for logistical support, securing sponsorships, venue preparation, and managing the festival's operations.
Eligibility | Who can apply?
- This open call is for 20 participants aged between 18-30 years old from one of the European Solidarity Corps program (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Iceland, North Macedonia, Turkey, Liechtenstein, Albania, Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Egypt, Georgia, Israel, Jordan, Kosovo, Lebanon, Libya, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Norway, Palestine, Russia, Serbia, Syria, Tunisia, Ukraine).
- Participant should be with minimum level of English B1
- You should be open-minded, adaptable, and ready to embrace new experiences.
- Motivated and inspired by the ESC program ethics.
- ideal volunteer is someone passionate about youth empowerment and cultural exchange.
Financial conditions & Benefits
- Participants will be accommodated in double or triple rooms with bathroom in hotel “Elimeia 3”.
- Accommodation and full board meals (3 meals daily) are provided by the organisers.
- Each volunteer will receive 120 EUR ( 4 EUR per day ) as a pocket money from GO Alive, with bank transfer, in order to cover daily transportation, and other minor costs.
- GO Alive will help the selected participants to receive their visa before the beginning of the volunteering program.
- You will have Henner insurance during your stay in Greece through the European Solidarity Corps.
- Volunteers will have some free days for local travel and exploration.
- Travel expenses from your home country to project venue will be reimbursed after participation in the project according to the distance between your travelling place to the volunteering venue as follows:
- for travel distance between 10 and 99 km: 23 EUR / person, no Green travel available.
- for travel distance between 100 and 499 km: 180 EUR / person, +30 EUR extra for Green travel.
- for travel distance between 500 and 1999 km: 275 EUR / person, +45 EUR extra for Green travel.
- for travel distance between 2000 and 2999 km: 360 EUR / person, +50 EUR extra for Green travel.
- for travel distance between 3000 and 3999 km: 530 EUR / person, +80 EUR extra for Green travel
- Calculate your budget from HERE
- IMPORTANT: keep all your travel documents! Online boarding passes and tickets for reimbursements. No documents = No reimbursement!
- IMPORTANT: Please send your travel proposition per e-mail to the organisers and wait for their confirmation before purchasing your tickets!
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