(B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
DAY 1 – Arrival (D)
Arrival in Athens, Greece (D)
(Time TBD)
Arrive at Athens airport. Transfer to your hotel in the scenic Athens Riviera.
Welcome dinner
DAY 2 – Sea turtle volunteering (B, L)
Morning
Intoduction to the Mediterannean and Greek marine life and to the sea turtles and Archelon organization
Volunteering at the only Sea turtle rescue centre in Greece, located in the Southern suburbs of Athens (Glyfada). Operated by the NGO Archelon.
Activities may include:
• preparation and administration of food,
• operation of the sea water supply systems,
• carrying and cleaning the animals, as well as cleaning the facilities and equipment.
• Public Awareness like the running of exhibition area and providing information to visitors.
• Other duties such as basic maintenance activities as well as cleaning of surroundings and living quarters.
The Sea Turtle Rescue Centre is within walkable distance from your hotel. After the volunteering, you get some time to unwind in your hotel or to relax at a nearby beach.
Light lunch/ pic nic
Afternoon
Athens walking tour including visit to Acropolis with all of its magnificent monuments (Partenon Temple, Temple of Athena Nike, Temple of Erechteum), visit Acropolis Museum and the Plaka district (all admissions included).
DAY 3 – Sea turtle volunteering (B, L)
Morning
Volunteer at the only Sea turtle rescue centre in Greece, located in the Southern suburbs of Athens (Glyfada). Operated by the NGO Archelon.
Light lunch/ pic nic
Afternoon
Free
DAY 4 – Sea turtle volunteering (B, L)
Morning
Volunteer at the only Sea turtle rescue centre in Greece, located in the Southern suburbs of Athens (Glyfada). Operated by the NGO Archelon.
Light lunch/ pic nic
Afternoon
Ferryboat trip to Poros island (2 hrs. approx.)
Introduction to Paths of Greece and Poros island
DAY 5 – Paths of Greece/ trails maintenance (B, L)
Morning
The group will volunteer with Paths of Greece, helping with cleaning/ maintenance of some of the footpaths of the island.
Light lunch/ pic nic
Afternoon
Free (optional activities at an extra charge)
DAY 6 – Paths of Greece/ trails maintenance (B, L)
Morning
The group will volunteer with Paths of Greece, helping with cleaning/ maintenance of some of the footpaths of the island.
Light lunch/ pic nic
Afternoon
The participants will engage in the cleaning of one of Poros’ main beaches). For this action the local community will also be involved and through this small initiative we will aim to re-establish the beach to a decent condition, raise awareness in the local community, municipality etc., and make a bold statement to claim the rights of the public to free and well-maintained beaches.
DAY 7 – Paths of Greece/ trails maintenance (B, L)
Morning
The group will volunteer with Paths of Greece, helping with cleaning/ maintenance of some of the footpaths of the island.
Light lunch/ pic nic
Afternoon
Ferry to Piraeus
Farewell dinner
DAY 8 – Free time/ Departures (B)
In the morning, the participants will enjoy some free time to take a last walk, shop gifts/ souvenirs or just rest by the hotel and its area. Then bus transfers to the airport will be arranged.
Days 1,2,3,7 at Alexander Beach Hotel Anavyssos (B&B)
Days 4,5,6 at Odyssey Apartments, Poros island (B&B)
Fee of 30 Euro p.p. for Archelon to cover volunteering at Sea Turtle Rescue Centre:
International flights
Travel insurance
Contact us in case of larger groups (> 12 participants)
In case of the desire to extend the holiday this weeklong Eco Volunteering Week Athens can be combined with a:
The weather from mid-June until late August is usually hot with sunshine. Until early June and from early September the weather is cooler with a possibility of rain.
Make sure you bring along the following:
A first aid kit is available but you should bring with you any medicine you take or you may need, such as allergy medications.
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Walk in Southern Attica with Darmstadt University students
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