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ESC: MAD MAX: Make Art from Discards – Maximize Arts

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Greece European Voluntary Service Social work Environment Culture European Voluntary Service Social work +2 Fixed dates

About the project

ESC: MAD MAX: Make Art from Discards – Maximize Arts

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

Esai en Roi Cultural Organization of Macedonia – Thrace is a Cultural Association activated in the Fine Arts era, in Cultural conscience & Cultural issues related to "Quality of Life" and "Sustainable Environment" development. EERcomt is strongly connected to Fine Arts Innovation, Research & Education and supports youth activism via creativity and arts. Through regular artistic activities and festivals EER facilitates Artists’ sociability and Cultural Heritage vigilance. EERcomt cooperates with public authorities and private associations or companies sharing common aims or interests. EERcomt was a non-formal group of artists between 1997-1999. EER acquired its legal form in April 1999. Since2013 EER festivals have been acknowledged for their importance as to be nominated “under the aegis” of Ministries of Tourism, Culture, Education, Foreign Affairs & Interior (Macedonia - Thrace Region). EER ACTIVITIES EER collaborates with other institutions and Associations related to Fine Arts, Tradition, Research, Health and Education, Sustainable Environment and Quality of Life aiming to the quality EER services development linear to contemporary social needs and ICT standards; EERcomt participates in research projects related to Fine Arts and a) education, b) health, c) elite performance, d) innovation, e) disabled etc. For more about our Annual Activities, please visit our official website http://esai.gr/eer under the label SERVICES > “Projects”. Since 2019, our office has been transfered to ANTHOKIPOUS Polichnis, near to a local neglected area, previously a former camp, potentially KARATASOU PARK. This factor, claimed his presence to our activistic plans, gaining priority of higher importance: We already plan to moove and act inside the park, with outdoor activities, activistic events related to Eco-system protection and healthy lifestyles in the city,especially when the particular region is a Thessaloniki's suburb of inferior quality.

💼 What the programme involves

Reimagining Waste through Creativity, Dialogue, and Community Action In Thessaloniki, a city shaped by centuries of cultural exchange and vibrant public life, MAD MAXS – Make Art from Discards emerges as a creative campaign under the framework of the European Solidarity Corps activity “Maximize Arts and Creativity Skills.” This initiative brings together young volunteers, artists, journalists, and community members to confront one of the most pressing challenges of modern urban life—waste and overconsumption—by transforming discarded materials into symbols of renewal and social reflection. Through recycled art installations in parks and public spaces, open debates on circular economy and sustainable living, a symposium connecting environmental thinkers and cultural practitioners, and youth-led journalism that documents and amplifies these conversations, the campaign turns creativity into a catalyst for change. 4 PLACEMENTS left for males (pursuing gender balance)

🏠 Accommodation on site

Accommodation will be arranged in a welcoming residential setting that ensures participants’ comfort and cultural immersion. Living arrangements include the presence of a dedicated social mentor, who provides continuous guidance and support. This structure enables participants to focus fully on the project objectives, while benefiting from a safe, structured environment that encourages personal growth, team bonding, and meaningful interaction with the local community.

🎒 Leisure activities

Participants will attend two introductory trainings. The first, “Circular Thinking and Creative Reuse,” explores recycling challenges and how discarded materials can become resources for artistic creation in Thessaloniki’s public spaces. The second, “Creative Communication and Community Journalism,” equips volunteers with basic storytelling and reporting skills to document recycling issues, debates, and artistic activities, helping share the campaign’s message of sustainability and creativity with the wider community.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: The project welcomes motivated young people who are interested in arts, creativity, sustainability, and community engagement, in line with the values of the European Solidarity Corps. Participants should show an interest or basic experience in areas such as visual arts, creative recycling, cultural initiatives, environmental awareness, community journalism, or social participation through art. Previous involvement in volunteering, cultural activities, awareness campaigns, or community-based projects will be considered an asset but is not required. Participants are expected to demonstrate motivation to contribute to solidarity actions, collaborate in an intercultural team, and engage in both practical and creative activities such as eco-art creation, documentation, storytelling, and public discussions related to sustainability and responsible use of materials. They should also be willing to learn, share ideas, and participate actively in the collective life of the project, while respecting the local community and cultural context of Thessaloniki. The project encourages applications from young people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, including those who may benefit from participation in international solidarity activities, and aims to create an inclusive and supportive environment where creativity, sustainability, and social engagement can grow together.
Deadline: 20/05/2026 23:59

ℹ️ Additional information

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.

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📅 Available sessions

EL50399

15/07/2026 → 04/08/2026

Closed
Volunteers registered 0 / 2
♂ 0/1 ♀ 0/1
Deadline: 20/05/2026

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

Polichni 564 29, Greece

Greece

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Eastern European Summer Time

Local time: 21:15 (12/11/2026)

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English