Social Project Ermoupoli, Greece

5.0
(41 reviews)41

Harvest seasonal crops at a Greek island

Help a sustainable project
33 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Expand your environmental consciousness
35 travelers felt they returned from this experience with a greater environmental consciousness
Learn about sustainability
34 travelers learned about sustainability working with this host
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

12h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Social Work
Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Farming
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Additional Fee
This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.

Additional fee required

This host charges an additional fee to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan for the sustainability of the project and the quality of the experience for volunteers. Learn more.

Amount

€ 60

Per day

Fee pays for

  • Benefits for travelers

Description

Volunteers contribute €60 per day, to cover maintenance and financing of our organisation. This covers facilitation, utility costs & rent for the research base, breakfast & lunch for the volunteers, a living wage for our employees as well as transportation to the field whenever needed. We are not government funded or aided, and although we try to keep costs to a minimum, this fee is what enables us to keep going.

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What you get

4

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Shared Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Breakfast
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Fast Internet Access
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace
Specific space for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Hiking Tours
We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Free Events
Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Bikes at your disposal
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Support
Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
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Availability

Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Stay at least
10 days

The Experience

Join us in making a real impact towards a more sustainable world by collaborating with the local community to promote traditional and eco-friendly agricultural practices. By participating in our volunteer program, you'll be directly contributing to preserving the environment and supporting the community's livelihood. Read more about the tasks and expectations in the next section with additional information.

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Requirements

  • Fluent English
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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41 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Social Project

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 35 Developing environmental awareness
  • 34 Learning about sustainability
  • 33 Meeting locals
  • 29 Creating true social impact
  • 29 Meeting international travelers
  • 28 Immersing in the local culture

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 28 13. Climate action
  • 24 11. Sustainable cities and communities
  • 19 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
Alanah

United Kingdom

5

Marina, Yiannos, Io and Andrianos were all so welcoming and made the experience very enjoyable. I felt as though I really got to contribute to the project's goals with my work and loved the hike we went on too. Syros is also such a beautiful place to work and I got to spend my evenings walking around the island and swimming in the sea (even though the weather got a bit too cold for that at the end!) I had a really great time and would love to be back one day. Thank you ❤️

6 days ago


Marina replied

❤️❤️❤️

Elise

Taiwan

5

This is a workplace where you can be productive. Everyone on the team is nice. It is really interesting to see the different ways people can be eco-friendly and take care of our planet. If you would like to learn more about sustainability, this is the right place.

15 days ago

Kiara

United States

5

My first Worldpackers experience at the project was beyond incredible. The individuals there were very welcoming and accommodating, and it truly felt like a home away from home. the project is wonderful in terms of creating social awareness and environmental protection, and the work I completed was fulfilling and enjoyable. I truly could not recommend volunteering at the project more, and I could not have asked for a better experience :)

5 months ago

Alexandra

United States

5

I had a wonderful experience at the project. The workload was reasonable and flexible, leaving plenty of time to enjoy the island and connect with other international travelers—I made great friends during my stay. Syros is quieter in September, but the hosts encouraged weekend island-hopping, which was a fantastic way to see more of Greece. Lito and Marina were present every day, attentive to every need, and made us feel truly welcome. The beaches were stunning, and overall, it was a fun, unforgettable, enriching, and rewarding experience.

about 1 year ago

Rachel

Australia

5

This volunteering experience was my first ever on world packers, and it was a great place to start! The team are lovely and you feel welcomed from the moment you arrive. All volunteering hours are strictly followed, and you have plenty of free time to explore the island. Going in April, the island is quiet, and so it is a very relaxed and calm atmosphere that I used to explore, journal and read. I also spent free time exploring other islands such as Mykonos and Tinos, which was very easy from Syros Port. I loved enjoying the island and contributing to its sustainability at the same time. ❤️

over 1 year ago


Marina replied

It was great having you on the team! We really hope to cross paths again in the future.

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