GRCG27, OLYMPIA- Peloponessos

Dates: 08/07 - 24/07
Type: Renovation / Construction placement.
Location: Ancient Olympia, the birth place of the Olympic Games, was one of the most important areas of ancient Greece and, today, one of the most important archaeological sites around the globe; Kladeos is a river that flows from the north, through Olympia and empties into the Alfeios River. The area is beautiful, with luxuriant vegetation, idyllic rivers, beaches and picturesque villages.
Terminal: Athens international airport "El. Venizelos", Araxos National airport.
Work: Volunteers will also work on several tasks in villages around the city of Ancient Olympia such as painting of public playgrounds, watering of trees, cleaning up the vegetation in public circuses, etc.
Accommodation & Food: Volunteers will stay in the Primary School of Ancient Olympia. They have to bring their sleeping bag and a mat and they will cook and clean everyday in shifts (Toilets, showers and kitchen facilities provided).
Free Time: In their free time, participants will have the opportunity to get in touch with the everyday life of the city; they may attend events organised by the authorities 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.
Placement cost in EURO: 120
# Volunteers: 15