📝 Detailed information
💼 What the programme involves
After the great fire of 2007 in Ancient Olympia and in cooperation with a local group, ELIX organised several reforestation and environmental projects. That fire destroyed large parts of the surrounding hills of the area. In the summer of 2021, a new fire burnt down everything on the Galani Hill. An important part of your experience is a Community Service Project that is much needed in Olympia. Volunteers during this work-camp will have the opportunity to interact with the local community, brainstorm ideas and find ways to sensibilize people for nature. The work offered is very important, not only for the local community of Olympia, but also for the entire world, as Olympia is the birthplace of the Olympic Games, a place of great historical and cultural importance.
🏠 Accommodation on site
You will stay on the premises of a big hotel, situated a few hundred yards from the sacred site of Ancient Olympia.. Meals will be included for the volunteers.You do not have to pay any (participation) fees to participate in the project - You must be present for the entire duration of the camp in order to get your pocket money (5€/day) for common leisure activities and travel expenses. There is a maximum amount of financial support for your travel expenses contact your organisation.
🎒 Leisure activities
The work is mainly environmental and manual. The first aim of the project is the cleaning of the paths of Galani Hill around the archaeological site, from the burnt branches and restructure the existing hiking trails which have been destroyed from the fire. The second aim is the preparation of the Botanical Garden that is located inside Olympia town. One of the most important tasks at the Botanical Garden is make it accessible again for the lovers of nature. There will be tasks like cleaning the bushes and plants. But also tasks which will require creativity and hand crafts like carpentry,
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profil: Participants should be aged 18 to 30. No specific skills are required to take part in this project, just a strong motivation to experience a multicultural collective life. Participants having experience in this field and willing to share their knowledge are welcome! Bring your musical instruments and songs with you if you got some.
Deadline: No application deadline
ℹ️ Additional information
Participants are entitled to receive a Youthpass certificate from the organiser, for recognition of their competence development during the activity. Read more about Youthpass:https://www.youthpass.eu/en/
This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label. The Quality Label certifies that the organisation is able to run projects in compliance with the principles and objectives of the European Solidarity Corps.