Description

Currently, volunteers are welcome for office-based work in Athens, including but not limited to assisting staff with projects, filing, letter writing, computer-oriented and archive resource centre tasks, database updating, internet research, etc. Volunteers are to dedicate a minimum of 3 weeks for their stay free of charge at the MEDASSET office in Athens. Working hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. The MEDASSET office is located in the centre of Athens and has a guestroom with a single bed, a kitchen and a bathroom with all amenities. Sheets, towels and laundry services are provided by MEDASSET.

Highlights

* Free accommodation in central Athens
* Flexibility to create your own projects or contribute in a new way to the mission.
* Education about biodiversity conservation in the Mediterranean and working with organizations in Greece.

Qualifications

No qualifications or previous sea turtle knowledge necessary, just a passion and interest for the environment! If interested, please provide a full CV and two email contacts for professional or academic references, as part of MEDASSET's policy for volunteers. Also provide the time period that you are interested in this opportunity.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Free of charge.

Program Fees Include:

Free of charge

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

at least 18 years old

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Resume

Typically The Application Process Time is

One week

MEDASSET - Mediterranean Association to Save the Sea Turtles's Mission Statement

MEDASSET is an international non-governmental organization (NGO) founded in 1988, working for the conservation of sea turtles and their habitats throughout the Mediterranean. It has been involved in conservation and scientific research programs, public awareness, environmental education and lobbying decision-makers.

Year Founded

1988