CVG - Conservation Volunteers Greece

General Info

Summer work camps in Greece.

These projects usually take place in remote areas of Greece in co-operation with Forestry Departments, Local Authorities, Cultural Associations, etc. Intercultural exchanges and conservation work allow young people to contribute to a hosting community. CVG is also involved in European Voluntary Service (EVS) projects.

SPECIES: Various: birds of prey, forest flora and fauna.

HABITAT: Mediterranean ecosystems, forests and wetlands.

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Greece, usually remote areas.

TRAVEL INFORMATION: Contact the organisations for specific projects.

DURATION: 2?3 weeks; fixed dates are provided for every project.

PERIOD: Summer.

AGE: Min. 18.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS: No particular skills are required. Experience and qualifications related to the environment are welcome but not essential.

VOLUNTEERS WORK: Nature conservation (forest-fire protection, tree-planting, footpath maintenance, construction and placement of signs), cultural heritage (restoration of traditional buildings, ancient cobbled-stone footpaths and help in archaeological digs) or social benefit (restoration of school buildings, construction of playgrounds). Work is 5 ? 6 hours/day, 6 days/week.

LANGUAGE: English

ACCOMMODATION: Facilities are modest. Hosting is usually in schools and community or youth centres. Volunteers should bring along a sleeping bag and sleeping mat. Household chores involved.

COST: Approx. EUR120 (approx. GB£80).

LONG TERM: Inquire with organisation.

APPLICATION: A Volunteer Exchange Form to apply is provided by Alliance partner organisations or CVG web site.