The work of the volunteer includes the following tasks: - cleaning up the workshops, under the supervision of archeologists- drawing architectural plans of the workshops - constructing and placing informative signposts inside the workshops, as well as on the footpaths leading to them.
Accomodation & food:
Volunteers will be accommodated in a community building of the Municipality of Andros. A sleeping bag, a sheet and a carry mat, are necessary. There are toilets, showers and a kitchen. Each day, two volunteers will be responsible for the preparation of the meals of the group for the day, as well as for house-cleaning and keeping the place and toilets tidy. Supplies will be provided from the local supermarket.
Location & leisure:
Andros is the northern island of the Cyclades complex, a little smaller than Naxos. The trip to the island from the port of Rafina lasts about 2 hours and from Athens around 1h 30 hours. Visitors arrive at the port of Gavrio and need 36 km in order to reach the capital, Chora. Chora was built on a peninsula and ends up in a small island, on which there is still a medieval fortress. At the western part of Andros are the big sandy beaches of the island, easily accessible and developed. There are many rivers and torrents and plenty of springs. Andros has something for everyone, from ancient sites and historical monuments to lush nature paths and golden sandy beaches. In their free time, participants will have the opportunity to get in touch with the everyday life of the island; they may attend events organised by the authorities during the period of their stay (concerts, performances, etc.) and communicate with locals and tourists. Volunteers will discuss their free time activities with their camp leaders; together they are going to organise excursions and visits around the area. Swimming can be organised depending on the workcamp site during weekends.
The work of the volunteer includes the following tasks: - cleaning up the workshops, under the supervision of archeologists- drawing architectural plans of the workshops - constructing and placing informative signposts inside the workshops, as well as on the footpaths leading to them.
Accomodation & food:
Volunteers will be accommodated in a community building of the Municipality of Andros. A sleeping bag, a sheet and a carry mat, are necessary. There are toilets, showers and a kitchen. Each day, two volunteers will be responsible for the preparation of the meals of the group for the day, as well as for house-cleaning and keeping the place and toilets tidy. Supplies will be provided from the local supermarket.
Location & leisure:
Andros is the northern island of the Cyclades complex, a little smaller than Naxos. The trip to the island from the port of Rafina lasts about 2 hours and from Athens around 1h 30 hours. Visitors arrive at the port of Gavrio and need 36 km in order to reach the capital, Chora. Chora was built on a peninsula and ends up in a small island, on which there is still a medieval fortress. At the western part of Andros are the big sandy beaches of the island, easily accessible and developed. There are many rivers and torrents and plenty of springs. Andros has something for everyone, from ancient sites and historical monuments to lush nature paths and golden sandy beaches. In their free time, participants will have the opportunity to get in touch with the everyday life of the island; they may attend events organised by the authorities during the period of their stay (concerts, performances, etc.) and communicate with locals and tourists. Volunteers will discuss their free time activities with their camp leaders; together they are going to organise excursions and visits around the area. Swimming can be organised depending on the workcamp site during weekends.
Excavation work has started quite recently and, under the supervision of archaeologists, ELIX volunteers will contribute greatly in speeding up the process. Their work includes preparation of the site for future excavations, digging in order to reveal the hidden rows of seats. Other tasks include creating footpaths for people visiting the theatre and the surrounding ruins, clearing vegetation and debris from the area and similar tasks, under the guidance of archaeologists
Accomodation & food:
Volunteers will be accommodated a school campus. There are toilets, showers and kitchen facilities. Sleeping bag and carry mat are necessary. Two of the group, everyday in shifts, will be responsible for maintaining the groups accommodation place clean, as well as for the preparation of all the meals of the day for the rest of the group, with supplies that they will provide themselves from stores around the area.
Location & leisure:
The historical site of Mikrothives is situated near the town of Nea Agchialos, 25 km away from the city of Volos and seat of the prefecture of Magnissia. There are abundant remains of an old city which include the city walls, a temple, a theatre and a stoa which will surely live you in awe. Mikrothives, meaning -smaller Thebes- took its name from Pthiotic Thebes. Volunteers will discuss their free time activities with their camp leaders in order to organise excursions and visits around the area. They may attend events and local festivals organised by the authorities during the period of their stay (concerts, performances, etc.) and communicate with locals and tourists. They can also visit the town of Volos and Mount Pelion nearby, with its picturesque traditional villages. They may attend events and local festivals organised by the authorities during the period of their stay (concerts, performances, etc.) and communicate with locals and tourists. Swimming can also be organised during weekends.
Excavation work has started quite recently and, under the supervision of archaeologists, ELIX volunteers will contribute greatly in speeding up the process. Their work includes preparation of the site for future excavations, digging in order to reveal the hidden rows of seats. Other tasks include creating footpaths for people visiting the theatre and the surrounding ruins, clearing vegetation and debris from the area and similar tasks, under the guidance of archaeologists.
Accomodation & food:
Volunteers will be accommodated a school campus. There are toilets, showers and kitchen facilities. Sleeping bag and carry mat are necessary. Two of the group, everyday in shifts, will be responsible for maintaining the groupU?U?s accommodation place clean, as well as for the preparation of all the meals of the day for the rest of the group, with supplies that they will provide themselves from stores around the area.
Location & leisure:
The historical site of Mikrothives is situated near the town of Nea Agchialos, 25 km away from the city of Volos and seat of the prefecture of Magnissia. There are abundant remains of an old city which include the city walls, a temple, a theatre and a stoa which will surely live you in awe. Mikrothives, meaning -smaller Thebes- took its name from Pthiotic Thebes. Volunteers will discuss their free time activities with their camp leaders in order to organise excursions and visits around the area. They may attend events and local festivals organised by the authorities during the period of their stay (concerts, performances, etc.) and communicate with locals and tourists. They can also visit the town of Volos and Mount Pelion nearby, with its picturesque traditional villages. They may attend events and local festivals organised by the authorities during the period of their stay (concerts, performances, etc.) and communicate with locals and tourists. Swimming can also be organised during weekends.
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