Volunteers needed in Greece

  Greece

Zakynthos

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: May - October

Description: The aim of this volunteering programme is to show how conservation and sustainable tourism can work together to benefit tourists, the locals and wildlife alike.

When you come to do voluntary work with us on Zakynthos, you will be part of a small team to research and record the affects of tourism on the local environment, provide information on the local flora and fauna to visitors, rescue injured animals and participate in beach and forest cleans. We are also building a turtle rescue and rehabilitation centre, the first and only of its kind on the island. Volunteers will be needed to help building works, and to assist in running the centre once open.

This warm and lush island is a haven for all sorts of wildlife, the forests a stopover for migrating birds, the beaches a favoured nesting destination of the Loggerhead sea turtle, and the home of over 6,000 species of rare and delicate flowers.

Highlights:
* Having the opportunity to gain experience combining tourism and conservation issues, whilst supporting other NGOs
* The thrill of seeing Loggerhead sea turtles and hatchlings in their natural environment
* Getting a glimpse of the very shy and extremely endangered Mediterranean Monk Seal (Monachus monachus)
* Experiencing Greek culture first hand on a beautifully verdant, picturesque island, and picking up some of the language
* Taking a great first step towards your career in practical conservation or simply making a lasting one-off contribution to the preservation of endangered species

Qualifications: No formal training is required. A drivers licence would come in very handy, and additional languages are particularly useful for communicating with tourists at the Information Centre.
Volunteers must be 18 and over and be relatively fit. Minimum participation is 2 weeks.

Cost in US$: 625

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: We host volunteers from all over the World, male and female of various ages from 18 to 74. The work can be hard but rewarding, with plenty of time to raealx and the group enjoying a good off duty social life.

Age Range: 18 and over

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Greece Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups of 4-6

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Written Application

Earth, Sea & Sky's Mission Statement: We work to protect and conserve the flora and fauna of Zakynthos, with particular emphasis on the Loggerhead (Caretta-caretta) turtle and Gerakas beach within the National Marine Park of Zakynthos. Our ethos is, we may not be able to save the World, but we can all do our bit to save our corner of it.

Year Founded: 1999