The Hellenic Foundation for Youth and Volunteering offers several programmes for volunteers. On the island of Kefalonia, it runs a programme which looks for sea-minded volunteers to help finish the Odyssean World Museum in Argostoli,
On the island of Ithaca, the Odysseus Treasure Hunt takes place with participants have to re-discover long forgotten places, routes and villages that could be part of Homer’s Ithaca, according to the GreekNewsAgenda.
- Elix: A Life Experience
The new summer programmes organised in Greece between June and October 2011 by the Non Governmental Organisation ELIX are now available online. For 25 years ELIX has been organising international voluntary work camps of short, medium and long duration in Greece and abroad, aiming at protecting the environment, preserving cultural heritage and promoting cooperation between young people.2011 is the European Year of Voluntarism. From April 11 to 18, Greece will «fly the flag» during the Flag Alliance Tour with celebrations lasting from June 6 to 16.
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Earth, Sea & Sky on Zakynthos
On the island of Zakynthos– home of Caretta-Caretta sea turtle, Earth, Sea & Sky organises several volunteering activities in the Gerakas area over the summer months. Being in process of building a turtle hospital and a rehabilitation centre, the Earth, Sea & Sky team has itshands full. Any help would be welcomed: Apply for the programme See also: ARCHELON-The Sea Turtle Protection Society of Greece: Become a Volunteer; Greek News Agenda: Volunteer in Greece!
- Volunteers for Peace
Volunteers for Peace, an international voluntary service since 1982, offers many projects in Greece, every year.Projects are focus on community improvement and restoration— like harvesting, cleaning footpaths for tourists, aiding in preparation for festivals and protecting and cleaning beaches.
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