Volunteers will support the protection of the forest that surrounds the area and clean preservation of the beaches. Volunteers will work in shifts, on a fire tower and on the beaches. The camp leaders will distribute daily the shifts and tasks to the group of volunteers, so that everyone participates in all types of work.
Accomodation & food:
Volunteers will be hosted in the 5th Campsite for Children of Eastern Attica Prefecture, in small bungalows for four people (beds, toilets, showers will be provided). Volunteers will be responsible to keep their houses clean. All meals of the day will be provided by the Camps restaurant.
Location & leisure:
Nea Makri is a small city by the beach in eastern Attica, only 32 km away from Athens. The community was at first created by Greeks who came from the coastline of Minor Asia, in 1924. It is a beautiful and special area, surrounded by a forest that almost reaches the beach. The classic Marathonian way passes through there, for 7,5 km. During the past few years, the small city was highly developed, relatively to residential, economical and tourist parameters. As a tourist destination, during summer months, hosts over than 55.000 - 60.000 people, as there are many Athenians, who own beach houses there. In summer, one can enjoy nightlife and beautiful beaches. Finally, Nea Makri is an area of archaeological interest too, as there are several ancient temples from the 5th century B.C. In their free time, participants will have the opportunity to get in touch with the everyday life of the village; 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.
Volunteers will clean the footpaths from the vegetation and they will renovate and signal, wherever needed.
Accomodation & food:
Volunteers will be accommodated in the Primary School of Ioulida and Kato Meria. There are toilets, showers (no hot water) and a kitchen. 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:
Kea, resembling a water drop, is considered the natural bridge of communication of the mainland of Greece with the Cyclades. Kea is one of the biggest Cycladic islands; the most western Cycladic island and the nearest to Attica (only 40 miles from Piraeus and 16 miles from Lavrion ports). The gulf of Saint Nikolaos, situated at the north-west of the island, is one of the biggest natural harbours of the Mediterranean. KeaU? U?U? U?U?s history starts from the prehistoric times. Kea is the home of 16 of the 1300 plants that grow only in Greece. The south-eastern part of the island was included in the network of NATURA 2000. During the past few years, the island knows great tourist development, without loosing its traditional colour. These workcamps will be held at the village Kato Meria, the most agricultural area of the island. Saint Nikolas church is the main point of the village with all the every day activity netting around it. Stone made footpaths lead from the village to the beach of Karthea: the most important, of the four ancient towns on the island, with its impressive theatre, walls, buildings etc. In their free time, participants will have the opportunity to get in touch with the everyday life of the village; 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.
Volunteers will create special routes in the forest, in order to be used by people in wheel chairs and they will escort, when needed, small groups in short visits in the Marathon - Schinias protected forest. Participants will also construct, paint and place signposts for the protection of the forest, also marking the footpaths. They will distribute leaflets concerning the ecological importance of the area, in order to increase the environmental awareness of locals and visitors as well. Finally, they will help clearing the protected forest and the coast from debris.
Accomodation & food:
Volunteers will be accommodated in the Primary School close to the working field. There are toilets, showers (no hot water) and a kitchen. 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 -Marathon-Shinias National Park- is located in the coastal area of Marathon, 40km from Athens. One of the dominant tree species in the park is the Pinus Pinea, which develops in the sand dunes that border the Shinias wetland. There are only two other forests in Greece where Pinus pinea develops. The city of Marathon is a touristic one, with a lot of cafes, small traditional restaurants and a museum for the Marathon race. In their free time, participants will have the opportunity to get in touch with the everyday life of the city; 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.
Volunteers will support the protection of the forest that surrounds the area and clean preservation of the beaches. Volunteers will work in shifts, on a fire tower and on the beaches. The camp leaders will distribute daily the shifts and tasks to the group of volunteers, so that everyone participates in all types of work.
Accomodation & food:
Volunteers will be hosted in the 5th Campsite for Children of Eastern Attica Prefecture, in small bungalows for four people (beds, toilets, showers will be provided). Volunteers will be responsible to keep their houses clean. All meals of the day will be provided by the Camp s restaurant.
Location & leisure:
Nea Makri is a small city by the beach in eastern Attica, only 32 km away from Athens. The community was at first created by Greeks who came from the coastline of Minor Asia, in 1924. It is a beautiful and special area, surrounded by a forest that almost reaches the beach. The classic Marathonian way passes through there, for 7,5 km. During the past few years, the small city was highly developed, relatively to residential, economical and tourist parameters. As a tourist destination, during summer months, hosts over than 55.000 - 60.000 people, as there are many Athenians, who own beach houses there. In summer, one can enjoy nightlife and beautiful beaches. Finally, Nea Makri is an area of archaeological interest too, as there are several ancient temples from the 5th century B.C. In their free time, participants will have the opportunity to get in touch with the everyday life of the village; 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.
Volunteers will clean the footpaths from the vegetation and they will renovate and signal, wherever needed.
Accomodation & food:
Volunteers will be accommodated in the Primary School of Ioulida and Kato Meria. There are toilets, showers (no hot water) and a kitchen. 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:
Kea, resembling a water drop, is considered the natural bridge of communication of the mainland of Greece with the Cyclades. Kea is one of the biggest Cycladic islands; the most western Cycladic island and the nearest to Attica (only 40 miles from Piraeus and 16 miles from Lavrion ports). The gulf of Saint Nikolaos, situated at the north-west of the island, is one of the biggest natural harbours of the Mediterranean. KeaU?U?s history starts from the prehistoric times. Kea is the home of 16 of the 1300 plants that grow only in Greece. The south-eastern part of the island was included in the network of NATURA 2000. During the past few years, the island knows great tourist development, without loosing its traditional colour. These workcamps will be held at the village Kato Meria, the most agricultural area of the island. Saint Nikolas church is the main point of the village with all the every day activity netting around it. Stone made footpaths lead from the village to the beach of Karthea: the most important, of the four ancient towns on the island, with its impressive theatre, walls, buildings etc. In their free time, participants will have the opportunity to get in touch with the everyday life of the village; 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.
Volunteers will create special routes in the forest, in order to be used by people in wheel chairs and they will escort, when needed, small groups in short visits in the Marathon - Schinias protected forest. Participants will also construct, paint and place signposts for the protection of the forest, also marking the footpaths. They will distribute leaflets concerning the ecological importance of the area, in order to increase the environmental awareness of locals and visitors as well. Finally, they will help clearing the protected forest and the coast from debris.
Accomodation & food:
Volunteers will be accommodated in the Primary School close to the working field. There are toilets, showers (no hot water) and a kitchen. 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 -Marathon-Shinias National Park-is located in the coastal area of Marathon, 40km from Athens. One of the dominant tree species in the park is the Pinus pinea, which develops in the sand dunes that border the Shinias wetland. There are only two other forests in Greece where Pinus pinea develops. The city of Marathon is a touristic one, with a lot of cafes, small traditional restaurants and a museum for the Marathon race. In their free time, participants will have the opportunity to get in touch with the everyday life of the city; 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.
Volunteers will support the protection of the forest that surrounds the area and clean preservation of the beaches. Volunteers will work in shifts, on a fire tower and on the beaches. The camp leaders will distribute daily the shifts and tasks to the group of volunteers, so that everyone participates in all types of work.
Accomodation & food:
Volunteers will be hosted in the 5th Campsite for Children of Eastern Attica Prefecture, in small bungalows for four people (beds, toilets, showers will be provided). Volunteers will be responsible to keep their houses clean. All meals of the day will be provided by the Camp s restaurant.
Location & leisure:
Nea Makri is a small city by the beach in eastern Attica, only 32 km away from Athens. The community was at first created by Greeks who came from the coastline of Minor Asia, in 1924. It is a beautiful and special area, surrounded by a forest that almost reaches the beach. The classic Marathonian way passes through there, for 7,5 km. During the past few years, the small city was highly developed, relatively to residential, economical and tourist parameters. As a tourist destination, during summer months, hosts over than 55.000 - 60.000 people, as there are many Athenians, who own beach houses there. In summer, one can enjoy nightlife and beautiful beaches. Finally, Nea Makri is an area of archaeological interest too, as there are several ancient temples from the 5th century B.C. In their free time, participants will have the opportunity to get in touch with the everyday life of the village; 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.
The municipality of Andros has an extended network of footpaths, spreading in a wide area, that have been signalled and chart – mapped by the Cyclades prefecture and the Municipality. Local and tourists ramblers often wander in this footpaths’ network for the extra reason that, due to the landscape, it is not possible, in most cases, to create routes for vehicles. Volunteers will work under the guidance of locals in order to clean, conserve, renew the signals and, generally, to highlight some of the most important footpaths of old times, which used to be the main routes of communication among the villages and ports of the island.
ACCOMMODATION & FOOD:
Volunteers will be accommodated in Chora’s (the capital of the island) High School. There are toilets, showers (no hot water) and a kitchen. Sleeping bag and carry mat are necessary. Two of the group, everyday in shifts, will be responsible for maintaining the group’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:
Andros is the northern island of the Cyclades complex, a little smaller than Naxos. Its surface covers 380 m2. The trip to the island from the port of Rafina (around 1 & 1/5 from Athens) lasts about 2 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. This small island is separated from the peninsula by a narrow sea strip, 2- 3 m wide and its communication to the land is achieved through a stone made culvert. The central avenue of Chora leads to the sea and the large central square of the Back-room Macker, where stands the homonymic statue, done by a famous sculptor, Michael Tombros. Chora is an aesthetically impressive city and combines the beauties of the old city and its narrow stone made alleys, with the new city of imposing stately homes, built during the previous century, while seafaring in the island reached its peak.
« We did a lot of conservation work, building hiking paths, tidying up wooded areas, removing weeds, planting trees, etc. The work was extremely successful and I found it very rewarding. »
