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Support a Social Cooperative based on a Greek island.

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The experience

By supporting us on activities like maintenance & construction you will be enabling our members to deepen their work on the eco-conscious projects that we are organizing. Furthermore, by contributing along our team in the activities that our Social Cooperative organizes (such as shifts at our exhibitions, cultural events or shop), you'll strengthen their impact and improve the overall experience.

What you offer

12 hours of help per week

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Additional fee required

Amount: € 60 Per day

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers and Donation to project

Description: Volunteers contribute €60 per day, to cover maintenance and financing of our organization. This covers utility costs & rent for the research base, breakfast & lunch for the volunteers, a living wage for our employees, and transportation to the field whenever needed. We are not government funded or aided, and although we try to keep costs to a minimum, this fee is what enables us to keep going.

What you get

4 days off per week

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Fluent English

Over 18 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Volunteers are expected to work 3 days per week for 4 hours (12 hrs total weekly), with 4 days off. A working day starts at 9:00 & finishes at 14:00. Working days are flexible but you will usually be free on weekends.

Activities & Shift

Activities include:
- Maintenance and construction work around the house (painting the exterior, light construction, collecting reeds to make a screen, removing weeds etc.)
- Support of activities organized by the social cooperative (help host events, pick up shop shifts, help set up exhibitions, etc.)

*All volunteers are required to take up a cleaning chore around the base every day to ensure a clean & healthy living environment.

Rules

Requirements:
-Ability to work both individually and as part of a team
-Responsibility when operating power tools
-Strong organizational skills
-Strong desire to help Apano Meria’s conservation efforts
-Motivation to live on a small island