Short-term (2 to 4 weeks) "renovation work" projects in Greece

Tinos Island is one of the biggest Greek islands of the Cyclades. It is located between Andros and Mykonos. The island is said to be inhabited since very ancient times. Its permanent population is approximately 10.000 inhabitants. It has many picturesque mountainous villages, superb dove cotes which are its emblem and a tradition in marble carving. It is also famous among religious, for the Megalochari’s church, (Virgin Mary’s Church) which is situated in the capital of the island.

Volunteers will help at the renovation of paths linking different villages. Volunteers have to keep in mind that sometimes it is going to be tiring, under the sun and the wind. They will also organize intercultural and environmental awareness raising activities for the local people, especially the youngsters.
The local partner hosting the project, Municipality of Tinos, decides on the priorities and the co-ordination of the work. Volunteers will work 5 hours per day, 6 days per week. C.i.A. is not responsible for any changes in the work.

Volunteers will be hosted at a public building. Accommodation will be basic. Participants will prepare meals themselves, in shifts.

Volunteers will have the chance to visit some of the most important sites of the island. Camp-leaders will organise free time activities in co-operation with the volunteers and the local partner. C.i.A does not cover free time activities expenses.

El. Venizelos airport Athens, Tinos port. Once arriving in Athens one can take a boat either from the port of Rafina or from the port of Piraeus. Please mention that you will need 3-5 hours to travel by ship either from Athens, Piraeus port or from Rafina port to Tinos.

20€ to be paid upon arrival.

Environmental Awareness Park 'Antonis Tritsis' is the only Metropolitan Park in Athens, located in west suburbs of Athens. It is composed of 6 artificial lakes, an artificial canal and many different buildings expanding in an area of approximately 1,200 acres. Volunteers, in collaboration with 8 young people with fewer opportunities coming from Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Lithuania, France and Spain, as well as the local volunteers group will help in cleaning and maintaining the infrastructures of the park. They will also organize intercultural and environmental awareness raising activities for the visitors of the park.
The local partner, the Hellenic Ornithological Society, hosting the project, decides on the priorities and the co-ordination of the work. Volunteers on average will work 6 hours per day, 6 days per week.
Please note that C.i.A. is not responsible for any changes in the work.

Volunteers will be hosted in a building at the park. Accommodation will be basic. Participants will prepare meals themselves, in shifts.

Visits to the most important sites of Athens. Camp-leaders will organise free time activities in co-operation with the volunteers. C.i.A does not cover free time activities expenses.

Athens airport.

20€ to be paid upon arrival.

* A Motivation Letter is required for this project.

Kompitsi is a small village in the Southwest part of Corfu. It's about 6 km away from the capital Corfu (Kerkira in Greek). The village itself is very beautiful surrounded by a chestnut forest and built with traditional Ionian architectural style. The seaside is also easy to be reached by very frequent bus connection.

The work of the programme is comprised by two parts -

Part A - Volunteers will work at the cleaning of the traditional gobble path leading to a Venetian spring's monument. This part includes manual work. Volunteers have to keep in mind that sometimes it is going to be tiring and under the sun (please do not forget sun protection) but also very rewarding in the result.

Part B - Volunteers will organise during some afternoons of the week free time activities for the children of the village. Most of the activities will be organised on the spot according to the needs of the kids and the experience of the volunteers. To give you some ideas, volunteers will organise: theatrical plays, construction of ecological toys, English (other languages) lessons etc.
Volunteers will work 6 hours per day, 6 days per week. C.i.A. is not responsible for any changes in the work.

Volunteers will be hosted in a community building. Accommodation will be basic. Participants will prepare meals themselves, in shifts.

Visits and excursions to the most important sites of the island, including an excursion to the town of Corfu. Volunteers will also have the opportunity to see and participate in some of the cultural events organised in different parts of the island. Camp-leaders will organise free time activities in co-operation with the volunteers and the local partner. C.i.A does not cover free time activities expenses.

Corfu airport, Corfu Port. Please consider that you will need half day to travel from Thessaloniki (and one day from Athens) to Corfu.

20€ to be paid upon arrival.

Situated in one of the most beautiful mountainous areas of Greece, at 1050 km height, Pentalofo is a small village, 86 Km away from Kozani town in the North East of Greece. The area has a great tradition in stone masonry and a great architectural heritage. It is the 6th year that community of Pentalofo hosts international volunteers.

Volunteers will help at the renovation of old and the construction of new stone paths. Volunteers will also help in the practical preparation of local festivals with traditional music and they will organise some activities in order to present the intercultural dimension and volunteer spirit and some activities for children. The local partner hosting the project-Voio Municipality- decides on the priorities and the co-ordination of the work. Volunteers will work 5 hours per day, 6 days per week. C.i.A. is not responsible for any changes in the work.

Volunteers will be hosted at a youth centre. Toilets, showers and cooking facilities are provided. Participants will prepare meals themselves, in shifts.

Volunteers will have the chance to visit some of the most important monuments, such as churches, monasteries and traditional houses. Rivers, lakes, forests with rare species of animals and plants (e.g. bears) are forming a spectacular environment. Volunteers will also have the opportunity to see some of the cultural events organised in different parts of the area. Camp-leaders will organise free time activities in co-operation with the volunteers and the local partner. Please mention that the area is isolated so it is not possible to visit other cities, or the seaside!! C.i.A does not cover free time activities expenses.

Thessaloniki airport, Kozani airport. Please mention that you will need half day to travel from Thessaloniki (and one day from Athens) to Pentalofos.

20€ to be paid upon arrival.

Akrotiri village is located 15 Km away from Fira city in Santorini island. The first habitation at the site dates from the Late Neolithic times (at least the 4th millenium B.C.) and it has been famous worldwide for its archaeological site, the most important prehistoric settlements of the Aegean (20th-17th centuries B.C.).

Volunteers will help at the renovation of a path leading from the village to the archaeological site. Volunteers have to keep in mind that sometimes it is going to be tiring, under the sun and the wind. They will also organize intercultural and environmental awareness raising activities for the local people, especially the youngsters.
The local partner hosting the project, Municipality of Thira, decides on the priorities and the co-ordination of the work. Volunteers will work 5 hours per day, 6 days per week. C.i.A. is not responsible for any changes in the work.

Volunteers will be hosted at a public building. Accommodation will be basic. Participants will prepare meals themselves, in shifts.

Volunteers will have the chance to visit some of the most important sites of Santorini Island. Camp-leaders will organise free time activities in co-operation with the volunteers and the local partner. C.i.A does not cover free time activities expenses.

Thira (Santorini) airport, Thira (Santorini) port. Please mention that you will need 5-10 hours to travel by ship from Athens, Piraeus port to Thira.

20€ to be paid upon arrival.