GRCG28, ITILO I- Peloponessos

Dates: 12/07 - 28/07
Type: Construction / Environment placement.
Location: Itilo is near Areopoli, old commercial centre of Mani, at the most south part of continental Greece. Itilo is marked out for its natural beauties that offer to the visitors a unique experience; for the traditionally hospitable people, the 67 traditional stone-made dorps, the 3 castles and Byzantine churches of historic and artistic value, the well-kept stone-made fortresses, the "botanical paradise" according to the scientists', the shelter of beautiful raptors, the famous cave of Diros, one of the finest caves in the world, the beaches, the agricultural and home-made products (olive-oil, olives, bread, aromatic plants and herbs- tea, thyme, etc.)
Terminal: Athens international airport "El. Venizelos", Araxos National airport.
Work: Volunteers will work in several villages of the municipality where, during the first program they are going to remove and restore old signs and wooden pillars of street lights. If there is more time for the first group of volunteers, they will also work on the restoration of cobble stone pavements. For the second and third program, volunteers are going to work on cleaning beaches and footpaths. The work of volunteers will be a great help for the municipalities that were ruined after the catastrophic fires in summer of 2006.
Accommodation & Food: Volunteers will stay in a school in one of the villages of the municipality. 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