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Greece is a popular tourist destination located in southeastern Europe. It is a country rich in both cultural and natural attractions. Greece played a significant role in antiquity and is often referred to as the “Cradle of Civilization.”
It has a multitude of islands in the Aegean and Ionian Seas, including Alonissos, an island with a vast marine ecosystem and a variety of activities to do. It is an island in the Aegean Sea.
Climate
In general, the climate of Greece is temperate Mediterranean. Winters are mild and rainy, while summers are hot and dry. The coldest months are January and February. August is the most suitable month for swimming due to the weather and meteorological conditions.
Overall, the climate of Alonissos is pleasant for traveling from April to November, including the months of April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November.
Greece is in the Eastern European Time (EET) zone, which is UTC+2 during standard time and UTC+3 during daylight saving time in the summer months.
The currency used in Greece is the euro.
The volunteer projects in Greece are located on Alonissos and Athenas, an island accessible by ferry
Greece has numerous islands in the Aegean and Ionian Seas, including Alonissos. An island with a rich marine ecosystem and a variety of activities to do.
Some typical dishes are Mousakas, Yemistá, Pastitsio, Souvlaki, Gyros…
You must arrive on Sunday, and the team will be waiting for you at the ferry exit to take you to the volunteer accommodation.
The volunteer projects in Greece are located in Alonissos and Athens.
Alonissos is an island accessible by ferry; and in Athens. We will explain below how to get to Alonissos so that you can start your volunteer project.
The program duration ranges from one to two weeks
You must be at least 18 years old to participate
To get to Alonissos, you have to take a flight to Skiathos Airport, as it is the closest airport. Then you will have to take a 2.5 and a half hour ferry to Alonissos.
You have to arrive on Sunday, and the team will be waiting for you at the exit of the ferry to transfer you to the volunteer accommodation.
Note: if you arrive outside Sunday, the extra pick up is 20 euros.
The main airport in Athens is Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH). It is the largest airport in Greece and is located about 20 kilometers east of the city center. The team will pick you up at the airport to transfer you to your accommodation.
For programs in Athens you have to arrive on Sunday.
Programas en Alonissos
– La duración del programa abarca entre una y dos semanas
– Tienes que tener mínimo 18 años para participar en este programa
Programas en Atenas
-La duración mínima de cada programa depende; te recomendamos que lo mires en la descripción de los programas antes de reservar.
-Tienes que tener mínimo 18 años al inicio del programa.
Volunteers must arrive in Greece on Sundays throughout the day to be transferred to accommodation.
Volunteer programs run from Monday to Friday. The schedules may vary depending on local weather conditions, as well as the development of your volunteer program.
Typically, the volunteer program runs from around 9:30 am to 5:00 pm.
Due to Greece’s history and geography, the lifestyle is typically Mediterranean, with techniques and ingredients shared with Italy, Middle Eastern cuisine, and cuisines from the Balkans.
Some typical dishes are Mousakas, Yemistá, Pastitsio, Souvlaki, Gyros…
However, Greek cuisine varies by region, making it very diverse.
You will do your program at an animal shelter in Athens that provides a safe space for rescued dogs, cats and urban wildlife such as birds, turtles and hedgehogs. You will help care for, feed, walk and socialize the animals so they can find new, loving homes.
There are millions of stray animals in Greece, especially in Athens, which makes shelters essential, although they often lack resources and rely on participants.
As a participant, your task will be to socialize and train the animals, many of whom may have suffered trauma. The goal is to improve their behavior and increase their chances of adoption. Your support to the local staff will be key to keeping the shelter running and ensuring that the animals receive the care they need.
Requirements: minimum 2 weeks.
Athens has taken in many refugees due to regional conflicts, resulting in family separations and the creation of shelters. In this program, you will visit a local refugee center to interact with teenagers and young adults through sports and art or help run a social café for refugee children and adults.
In recent years, the city has experienced a significant increase in the number of refugees, many of whom have been separated from their families. Various organizations have established reception centers for refugees until they can be reunited with their families or complete asylum procedures.
It is important to remember that you will be interacting with people who may be dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), teenagers who have never attended school or lived in a safe family environment, and victims of torture. Trust is built over time, so patience will be key to creating a supportive environment.
What to expect:
Sports participation: organize and participate in daily sports practices, play on outdoor fields, and teach healthy eating habits.
Art participation: Lead activities such as playing musical instruments, teaching photography and drawing, drama classes and sharing other artistic skills.
Social café support: Help run a social café, preparing and serving coffee, juices and lunches, providing a welcoming space for refugees to relax and socialize.
Daily tasks:
Sports activities: conducting sports sessions, coaching participants and promoting healthy lifestyles through physical activities.
Arts and crafts: Facilitate art workshops, music sessions, drama classes and other creative activities that provide a positive outlet for self-expression.
Café Operation: Prepare and serve food and beverages in the social café, ensuring a friendly and supportive environment for refugee children and adults.
Requirements: minimum 4 weeks
The Community Support Program in Athens seeks to assist refugees, asylum seekers and communities affected by natural disasters or economic hardship. Through integration, empowerment and various services, marginalized individuals are supported in their process of inclusion in Greek society. As a participant, you will contribute to promoting diversity, inclusion and support for those who face significant challenges in their daily lives.
The participant will help prepare and distribute food, organize community events, maintain gardens, support beneficiaries, participate in clean-up tasks and create content to promote the cause on social media.
Requirements: minimum 4 weeks.
The Alonissos Islands are a magical and paradisiacal place, full of lush vegetation. In this marine conservation volunteer program, you can work to protect marine life, where turtles, hawks, and dolphins thrive freely, and the endangered Mediterranean Monk Seal seeks refuge.
In this Marine Conservation program, you can make a positive environmental impact by voluntarily participating in conservation projects, coastal and underwater clean-ups, seminars on plastic waste recycling… and all this while exploring a Greek island and having the opportunity to obtain the most recognized PADI diving certification in the world.
You will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in captivating underwater landscapes around Alonissos, all within the largest Marine National Park in Europe, led by experienced diving instructors. You do not need previous diving experience, as a professional diving instructor will teach you what you need. As part of your experience, you will obtain a PADI diving certification tailored to your diving skills.
You do not need to bring any professional diving equipment, as everything you need will be provided on-site.
Note: This program is open from May 15th to October 12th.
For the Marine Conservation program in Alonissos
You will stay in a volunteer house, which has all the services: equipped kitchen, independent entrance -each volunteer has a key-, adapted bathrooms, double rooms, air conditioning and wifi. The accommodation is 100m from the beach.
What is included? Toilet paper, clean sheets and blankets.
Breakfast and dinner are included 7 days a week. Meals are at the volunteer’s expense.
*Not included: towels and personal items.
For programs in Athens
You stay in a “hostel” type accommodation dedicated to inclusion. The hostel can accommodate up to 30 people in shared dormitories and one private room, and is located in the city center of Athens.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner, prepared with fresh, local ingredients, are included. Wi-Fi is available in all areas and lockers for each bed.
Participants can enjoy the common areas and the amazing rooftop terrace of the building.
The total cost of the volunteer program is divided into two parts. The registration fee, which is paid to book your spot for 210€, and the program cost, which is paid afterwards no later than one month before traveling to the destination.
Marine Conservation Program
– Price for one week: 1395€.
– Price for two weeks: 2695€.
Note: the maximum participation in the program is two weeks.
Animal care program Athens
First two weeks: 1395€.
Additional weeks: 370€ per week
Migrant and refugee support program Athens
First 4 weeks: 2135€.
Additional weeks: 370€ per week
Community program Athens
First 4 weeks: 2135€.
Additional weeks: 370€ per week
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Our volunteers will be able to validate university credits with the aim of traveling in a more responsible and economical way.
What does volunteering focused on university practices involve?
At Cooperating Volunteers, we make agreements with different universities to validate university credits with the aim of traveling in a more responsible and economical way.
The specialties we work with are extensive: medical volunteering, nursing, education, social work, psychology, physiotherapy, engineering, architecture…
The practices can be carried out in our designated destinations for this purpose, as well as in Spain.
If you choose an international destination, it’s a unique way to live an unforgettable and enriching experience, as you will have the opportunity to continue your education in another country, with a completely different culture.
Stepping out of our comfort zone and being part of the various projects at the destination will allow us to grow both personally and professionally, creating a more extensive curriculum.
And we are fully convinced that this experience will accompany you throughout your life.
You will be able to visit hospitals, schools, centers, orphanages, and participate directly and actively in the daily lives of all those people at the destination, always accompanied by other professionals willing to collaborate hand in hand with you and guide you in daily tasks.
If your university is not part of the agreement with Cooperating Volunteers, you can contact cristina@cooperatingvolunteers.com so that we can get in touch and make this experience a reality.
Corporate volunteering consists of tailored programs for your company, designed to develop teamwork skills.
It is proven that teamwork directly impacts productivity.
Collective effort surpasses individual capabilities, promotes diversity of skills, stimulates creativity, and facilitates problem-solving in the face of various challenges.
Therefore, it not only maximizes efficiency but also enriches the work environment.
We conduct corporate volunteering programs that consist of customized programs for your company, designed to develop teamwork skills, improve performance, and foster unity among employees.
We tailor projects to the corporate identity and size of the company, and we can adjust them to any destination and time of the year.
The advantages of corporate volunteering include:
The future is aligned with a more responsible society, and participating in social projects positions our company among the list of revolutionary businesses that want to be part of the change.
If you resonate with this message, corporate volunteering is a unique experience both individually and collectively, and at Cooperating Volunteers, we accompany you throughout the process to make it a unique journey.
Quality time spent with family strengthens emotional bonds, promotes communication, and contributes to the emotional well-being of its members.
Spending quality time with family and being able to disconnect from our hectic routines is not only enriching but also necessary.
Sometimes we forget to communicate, connect, and dedicate time to each other. Each one of us lives focused on our jobs, schools… And it’s necessary to find the opportunity to pause and take care of ourselves.
Quality time spent with family strengthens emotional bonds, promotes communication, and contributes to the emotional well-being of its members. And of course, it creates lifelong positive memories.
At Cooperating Volunteers, we suggest moving away from those ‘more superficial’ trips (which can also be fantastic), but we invite you to live this experience to bring out our most empathetic and humanitarian side.
Family volunteering gives us the opportunity to be part of a positive impact, promoting values of solidarity and social responsibility.
There are many families who choose to experience these trips focused on cooperation and direct involvement with different communities around the world, where living conditions are very different and sometimes entirely precarious.
Projects are tailored to different ages, allowing us to work together.
An incredible way to fill our suitcase with memories, learning, and knowledge.
And although stepping out of our comfort zone often feels daunting, we assure you firsthand that it’s worth it.
At Cooperating Volunteers, we accompany you throughout the entire experience, from start to finish, to make it unforgettable.
At Cooperating Volunteers, we believe it’s never too late for anything, especially for volunteering and living a unique and unforgettable experience.
There are many people, increasingly so, who opt for responsible travel that involves social work.
Accustomed to organized and mostly touristic trips, at Cooperating Volunteers, we want to advocate for a more enriching experience, one that transforms us from within and allows us to be part of the change the world needs to see.
We can adapt both the destination and the duration of our projects to fit your needs.
It’s an opportunity full of emotions that allows us to significantly contribute to different communities and their evolution. And you can participate in different areas such as education, social support, or assistance in different centers.
Some of the benefits include:
Living this experience will undoubtedly be a before and after.
A volunteering initiative with leadership and impact through the educational action program.
When we talk about social volunteering, we refer to all those actions and activities carried out altruistically, selflessly, and with the aim of addressing multiple problems and needs of different communities, always focused on education and self-sufficiency.
Education is essential because it provides the tools and knowledge necessary for personal, social, and economic development.
Our goal is to create self-sufficient communities and provide opportunities for the future personal development of each member. The message is not to ‘give’, but to accompany in the process of training for self-managed provision.
At Cooperating Volunteers, many of our destinations and projects embrace this type of volunteering. Some of our projects include: community programs, education, women’s empowerment…
And although they are completely different from each other, they share a single objective: progress towards a society that can embrace us all in the same way.
If you are someone who is restless, who needs to see a change in the future, volunteering is an experience tailor-made for you.