Description

Projects include activities such as working on the restoration of an old village's cathedral...restoring an old monastery as well as the nearby watermill...carrying out cleaning works in a forest...cleaning footpaths and restoring footpaths' signs...cleaning beaches and helping with fire prevention shifts... These are just some of volunteer opportunities available through Concordia in Greece. Projects are available year round but the majority take place between June and September.

What is Concordia?
Concordia's aim is to encourage international youth exchange as a means of promoting personal development, greater cultural awareness and international understanding.

What are International Volunteer Projects?
International Volunteer Projects bring together individuals from around the world to participate in two to four week projects. Volunteers work as part of an international team to support community-based initiatives that would not be possible without their help.

What types of project are there?
Over 1500 projects take place every year so there is a wide range of options to choose from. Generally projects fall into the following categories: environmental; construction; renovation; archaeology; agriculture; working with children or youth; social work; working with people with special needs; arts or culture; festival work; and teaching.

Why do an international volunteer project?
To experience different cultures, ideas and beliefs and also share your own...to work alongside local people in local communities, thus gaining a real insight into their country, cultures and traditions...to learn new skills and broaden your horizons...to meet new people and explore new places...to be part of a global movement working towards equality and peace between all people...to make a difference even when you only have a short amount of time to spare.

The main short term programme for the summer, with projects in over 60 countries world wide, is available on our website every year at the end on March.

Opportunities are available in winter and spring as well. If you want more information don't hesitate to contact the office.

Highlights

"I went to Nea Makri on the Greek coastline to clean beaches, watch for forest fires and meet new people. I did all this and more. I discovered Greece and Greek people in a non-tourist way. I met people from across the globe and found that despite language difficulties it is possible to put people from different cultures together and they will make friends and enjoy themselves. The experience taught me that age and nationality are of little importance and that you do not have to spend money to have fun or see something beautiful. I made friends for life. Voluntary is about the people". (Hannah Phillips, Nea Makri, Greece)

"I will definitely do it again next summer , it was an unforgettable two weeks" (Aliya Thobani, Athens).

Qualifications

Volunteers must be resident in the UK in order to apply. Generally no specific skills or experience necessary although real motivation and commitment to the project are a must.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

180 GBP and volunteers pay their own travel. Food and accommodation are provided on the project. Some projects involve the payment of an extrafee to the host organisation on arrival varying from approx. 30-100 GBP.

Salary/Pay

inquire for more details

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

16+

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living

Typically Participants Work

in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

5-7 working days

Concordia's Mission Statement

Concordia is a small not-for-profit charity whose aims are to bring people together from different countries to help break down cultural stereotypes and promote greater international understanding and peace.