Open call for 20 young European participants to join ESC teams volunteering "Sustainability and Solidarity Summer Camp 2024" in Katerini, Greece for a period of 6 weeks. This volunteering project is organised by "Kapnikos Stathmos Katerini" culture centre and funded by the European Solidarity Corps programme of the European Union.
About The Volunteering
The "Sustainability and Solidarity Summer Camp 2024" project builds upon the annual initiative known as "Giving a Day of My Summer to the Forest," which has been operating since 2007.
Over time, the "Giving a Day of My Summer to the Forest" initiative has yielded significant outcomes, notably reducing the risk of forest fires and raising awareness about environmental protection by mobilising and sensitizing people. The steadfast backing from local businesses underscores the project's effectiveness and tangible results.
In 2024, the initiative advances technologically by incorporating drones, generously provided by Aegean Motorway A.E., to enhance forest surveillance. This innovative approach underscores the project's dedication to environmental preservation and community involvement, positioning it as a model of effective grassroots action for Europe as a whole.
Volunteering tasks
The volunteering team will consist of five groups, each comprising approximately four people. These groups will rotate through a set of daily tasks from Monday to Friday:
The first group, known as the "Observers" will be responsible for overseeing fire protection duties at the Plaka watchtower. This entails spending the entire day at the beach, monitoring the forests of Mount Olympus.
The second group, referred to as the "Stewards" will be responsible for arranging and dismantling dining tables for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as handling all dishwashing duties.
The third group, the "Sous-Chefs" will assist the professional cook in the kitchen. They will assist with all meal preparations based on the day's menu, gaining insight into cooking "Greek-style" cuisine.
The fourth group, named "Facility Managers" will oversee general cleanliness and maintenance tasks as outlined in the daily schedule.
Eligibility | Who can apply?
This opportunity for 20 Young participants from Europe who met the following requirements:
- A citizen or a resident of one of the following countries "Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Greece, Spain, Finland, France, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia";
- Aged between 18- 30 years old;
- Open to work and live intensively with others especially regarding the accommodation in a mixed dormitory;
- Ready to get dirty, doing physical work and demonstrating a willingness to fully engage in hands-on activities;
- Able to stay the whole duration of the project;
- You are enthusiastic about making a positive impact on the environment while fostering successful teamwork.
Expenses & Benefits
- The participants will be accommodated in a shared dormitory, featuring 10 bunk beds for 20 participants with no gender separation in a typical summer camp atmosphere.
- The host organisation will provide bedsheets, towels, shampoos, soap, and other basic goods.
- Each volunteer will have access to use the washing machine, along with ample space for drying clothes. Cleaning agents will also be supplied free of charge.
- Participants will have access to modern sanitary facilities including separated men's and women's bathrooms and 5 individual shower rooms.
- The meals will be provided by the host organisation including buffet-style breakfasts with various options and traditional Greek dishes for lunch and dinner prepared by professional cook.
- All the local transportation in Greece will be organised by the host organisation.
-Travel expenses to and from Hungary 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 Erasmus+ Distance Calculator 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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