GRCG24, TILOS III- Se Aegean Sea

Dates: 09/08 - 25/08
Type: Construction / Renovation / Environment placement.
Location: The Greek island of Tilos is located in the Dodecanese Archipelago of the Aegean Sea in the Eastern Mediterranean. Tilos Park is an NGO devoted to the conservation of wildlife and the pristine natural environment of the island of Tilos, Dodecanese, Greece. Tilos and its sixteen islets are classified as a Special Protection Area for the birds (SPA) and a NATURA 2000 site under European Union laws.
Terminal: Athens international airport "El. Venizelos", Rhodes International Airport "Diagoras".
Work: Volunteers are going to work in the Monastery of St. Panteleimon with several tasks of light construction/ restoration work at first. The monastery, build in 1475, today runs as a guest house for visitors. Volunteers are going to work on the precinct and restore an old water mill. They are also going to water oaks and pistachios recently planted; they will do conservation works and place signs at footpaths and they are going to clean a near by coast.
Accommodation & Food: Volunteers will be accommodated in the 15th century Monastery of St. Panteleimon, a very beautiful and picturesque estate that runs as a guest house (Toilets, showers, kitchen facilities provided). Volunteers are going to prepare their meals and clean everyday in shifts.
Free Time: In their free time, participants will have the opportunity to get in touch with the everyday life of the island; they may attend events organised during the period of their stay (concerts, performances, etc.) and communicate with locals and tourists. Volunteers will discuss their free time activities with their camp leaders; together they are going to organise excursions and visits around the area. The responsible of the Tilos Park, Mr Mentzelopoulos is also going to show them different parts of the area as their guide.
Placement cost in EURO: 120
# Volunteers: 15