ESC: Le(t)svos | “Lets Volunteer in Lesvos this Summer”

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About the project

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

You in Europe", founded in 2012, aims at solidarity and understanding between societies, especially in Europe. Ιt promotes volunteering as a mean of enhancing social cohesion and equality, a tool for the integration of individuals from vulnerable social groups. In this context it establishes communication networks between populations in European countries. Also, we promote volunteerism through european projects in the field of non-formal learning in cooperation with other organizations with similar aims. Since 2012, we participate as sending and hosting organization in youth exchanges and trainings and as coordinating of the formely European Voluntary Service. We have been involved in more than 220 youth exchanges and trainings, focused on interculturalism and intercultural education. Our target group is mainly young people and social groups who experience exclusion and marginalization. For this reason we use techniques and methods of the non formal learning. The preparation of the volunteers and the communication with them during their project, has given experience to our members to handle various situations.Organization's executives have been trained in SOHO seminars and we employ a former volunteer as the internal mentor. This situation and the experience we have gained since 2012, give us the required know-how for the coordination, supporting and hosting a volunteering project

💼 What the programme involves

"Le(t)svos" is a short-term (2-weeks) volunteering project in Chidira, a quiet village on the island of Lesvos, Greece. Participants will live collectively and engage in creative activities that benefit the local community, including painting murals in public spaces, leading playful workshops for local children, and enhancing a nearby walking path. The project brings together young people from across Europe to explore solidarity, rural life, intercultural learning, and shared community impact. Participants will experience life in a traditional Greek village, contribute to artistic and social revitalization, and co-create meaningful memories through teamwork and cultural exchange.

🏠 Accommodation on site

1. Participants will stay in a shared sleeping space (mixed-gender) inside the local community cultural center in Chidira. Facilities are basic, with one toilet and one shower per biological sex 4. Participants must bring a sleeping bag and be ready for close communal living with limited privacy 5. Each participant will get Pocket money (7 euro /day) 6. Working hours: 4-6 hours/day

🍲 Food

2. All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) will be provided daily by the organizers

🎒 Leisure activities

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: We are looking for open-minded, motivated young people (18–30 years old) who are ready to live simply, work collaboratively, and contribute creatively. Ideal participants enjoy teamwork, have basic artistic interest (no need to be a pro!), and are willing to support activities with local children. Flexibility, respect for rural life, and emotional maturity are essential. This project is perfect for those eager to disconnect from fast-paced life and reconnect with nature, culture, and community spirit.
Deadline: 30/04/2025 19:00

🤝 Meeting point

3. The project will start in Lesvos. Travel & reimbursement details will be shared via a separate info-pack upon selection

ℹ️ Additional information

The project includes team-building, orientation, and ESC-related training at the start. Throughout the stay, participants will develop skills in group cooperation, artistic expression (through mural painting), non-formal education (by designing activities for kids), and intercultural communication. The experience fosters adaptability, creativity, and a hands-on understanding of rural volunteering and community engagement.

The project is implemented under the European Solidarity Corps Programme, financed by the European Commission.
The participating organisations have to be mindful of these needs as they are responsible for providing a respectful and trusting hosting environment. At the same time, the organisations participating in the initiative devote a great deal of time, energy and resources to set up a high-quality activity; they should therefore expect that European Solidarity Corps participants show a similar level of respect for the local communities and the people that are directly concerned by the activities (https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/mission_en).
What do we provide ?

Training before and after the project
Health insurance during your project
round-trip travel reimbursement
accommodation and food
pocket money
language course
Return Week-end
Youth Pass and SVI international Volunteer passport

Before applying for this volunteering project, you need to enroll yourself at European Solidarity Corps Platform (https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity_en) and specify your European Solidarity Corps Participant Number (PRN).
This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label.
Contact the ESC coordinator at +32 2 888 67 13 to get more informations.

Interested in this project? Create your account and apply online.

📅 Available sessions

EL45591

18/06/2025 at 00:00 → 03/07/2025 at 00:00

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Deadline: 30/04/2025

ℹ️ Key information

Age required

18–30 years old

Solidarity donation

0.00 EUR

French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).

📍 Location

Chidira 811 03, Greece

Greece

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Eastern European Summer Time

Local time: 21:47 (12/11/2026)

🛡️ Before you leave

Security information

📞 Contact us

[email protected]

+32 2 888 67 13

Contact form

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English Greek