WORKThis is the fifth time ELIX is cooperating with the Municipality of Nea Makri in order to protect the forest that surrounds the area and preserve the beaches clean. 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. ACCOMMODATION & FOODVolunteers will be accommodated in the diggings of the 5th Camp for Children of Eastern Attica Prefecture, in small houses 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. LOCATIONNea 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. LEISURE TIMEIn 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.
Age:
18-99
Region:
ATTICA
Location:
NEA MAKRI
Language(s):
Greek, Modern (1453-), English
Airport:
ATHENS INT
Extra Fees:
€60 (Euros)This project is suitable for disabled volunteersWhole families, with kids, are allowed.
WORKIt is the third year in a row that ELIX cooperates with the Municipality of Kea. The island of Kea has a long history in pedestrian courses, through its developed network of footpaths that goes back in the antiquity. Many of these footpaths are already marked and signalled and offer to local and tourist ramblers the possibility to get to know the island, walking through picturesque courses, where vehicles cannot approach. Volunteers will clean the footpaths from the vegetation and they will renovate and signal, wherever needed.ACCOMMODATION & FOODVolunteers will be accommodated in the Primary School of Ioulida. 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.LOCATIONKea, 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. Kea'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. Each year, since 2002, the Festival of Fairy Tales is held all around the island, on ancient footpaths, forests, archaeological sites and, generally, places where people can gather, with different themes per year. Through these activities, visitors take the chance to get to know the island, its history, traditions, legends, and customs. 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.LEISURE TIMEIn 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.
Age:
18-99
Region:
CYCLADES
Location:
KEA
Language(s):
Greek, Modern (1453-), English
Airport:
ATHENS INT
Extra Fees:
€30 (Euros)This project is suitable for disabled volunteersWhole families, with kids, are allowed.
WORKThis is the fifth time ELIX is cooperating with the Municipality of Nea Makri in order to protect the forest that surrounds the area and preserve the beaches clean. 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. ACCOMMODATION & FOODVolunteers will be accommodated in the diggings of the 5th Camp for Children of Eastern Attica Prefecture, in small houses 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. LOCATIONNea 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. LEISURE TIMEIn 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.
Age:
40-99
Region:
ATTICA
Location:
NEA MAKRI
Language(s):
Greek, Modern (1453-), English
Airport:
ATHENS INT
Extra Fees:
€60 (Euros)This project is suitable for disabled volunteersWhole families, with kids, are allowed.
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