Modern Odyssey | ESC volunteering in South Greece


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An epic 50-day journey through Greece
21 May – 09 July 2026
South Greece
Participating countries: EU countries

Deadline for applications: ASAP
Open places for Bulgarians


ВАЖНО! Първо прочетете наръчника за успешно кандидатстване.


Travel reimbursement is only sent to those who fully participate in all phases, including the follow-up and dissemination.

Smokinya Foundation cannot be held liable for any of the potential risks. this post is only for informative and popularising purposes.


Проектът

Впуснете се в 7-седмично пътешествие през шест еко и градски общности в Южна Гърция. Заедно с екип от 15 доброволци и 2 координатори ще пътуваме с микробуси, прегръщайки духа на раница и изграждайки споделена, динамична общност по пътя.
Във всяка общност ще се потопим в принципите на устойчивия начин на живот, ще допринесем активно за местни проекти и ще насърчим солидарността с различни групи. Това е повече от просто приключение, това е възможност да растем, да се свързваме и да се предизвикваме на личностно ниво.
Одисея успя да се прибере у дома само след 10 години пътуване – успяхме да го направим в рамките на 50 дни.

Профил на участника

  • Възраст: 18-30 (към 8 май 2025 г.)
  • Легално пребиваване в страни по програмата Еразъм+
  • Без визи за Гърция
  • Адаптивен към основни условия на живот в селските райони за 7 седмици
  • Отворен и ориентиран към общността
  • Готови да приемат предизвикателства
  • Желание за участие в ежедневните задачи:
    Земеделие, строителство, готвене, почистване, поддръжка на общността

    Пътуване, храна и настаняване

    Получавайте 6 евро/ден за покриване на ежедневните ви разходи за живот.
    Храна ще бъде осигурена на всяко място и ще участвате в готвенето.
    Пътните разходи се възстановяват въз основа на разстоянието между дома ви и Атина.
    В допълнение към Европейската здравноосигурителна карта ще бъде осигурена и частна застраховка.

    Получете сертификат Youth Pass, за да размислите и оцените своя образователен път.


    The project

    Embark on a 7-week journey through six eco and urban communities in South Greece. Together with a team of 15 volunteers and 2 coordinators, we’ll travel in vans, embracing the backpacking spirit and building a shared, dynamic community along the way.
    In each community, we’ll dive into the principles of sustainable living, actively contribute to local projects, and foster solidarity with diverse groups. It’s more than just an adventure this is an opportunity to grow, connect, and challenge ourselves on a personal level.
    Odyssey only got to go home after 10 years of travelling – we squeezed this in 50 days.

    Partecipants Profile

  • Age: 18-30 (as of May 8th, 2025)
  • Legal residency in Erasmus+ programme countries
  • No visa requirements for Greece
  • Adaptable to basic rural living conditions for 7 weeks
  • Open-minded and community-oriented
  • Ready to embrace challenges
  • Willing to contribute to daily tasks:
    Farming, Building, Cooking, Cleaning, Community maintenance

    Travel, food and accomodation

    Receive 6€/day to cover your daily living expenses.
    Meals will be available at each location and you’ll be involved in the cooking.
    Travel costs are reimbursed based on the distance between your home and Athens.
    In addition to the European Health Insurance Card, private insurance will also be provided.
    Receive a Youth Pass certificate to reflect on and assess your learning journey.


    IMPORTANT
    Obligatory pre-departure to be announced and sent upon confirmation.
    Come in person to learn about Smokinya, ESC, this project, reimbursement and ask your questions.
    Participation is obligatory, an option is to join via Skype / Hangouts apps.

    Read more details in the infopack.

    Important! Read the info pack carefully, it contains important details.
    This is learning program funded by the European Union.
    You will be asked to organise a follow-up activity after the program.
    Get to know all provided information in the info pack before you submit your application form.
    Apply only when you know you want to participate and you have the dates of the training available.
    Travel reimbursement is only sent to those who fully participate in all phases, including the follow-up and dissemination.
    General applications are disregarded.

    Want to learn about the benefits of our courses? Click here: https://smokinya.com/testimonials/


    COST AND FEES
    This project is funded by the ESC program: accommodation, food, materials, the program and the travel costs up to the maximum allowed amount are fully covered. No fees.

    Maximum travel reimbursement for Bulgarians: 320 EUR per person.

    Smokinya Foundation operates thanks to hundreds of volunteering hours per month and donations.
    We ask a contribution of 30 EUR from all confirmed applicants.
    Your donation covers some of our administrative and organisational expenses and supports Smokinya Foundation’s dream to establish youth-run international volunteering and training centre. In case the suggested donation amount is excessive for you, fill in the application form and contact us.

    Apply by filling in the form: Application form.
    Deadline for applications: ASAP

    Website of the organizer: ROES COOPERATIVA

    Should you have a question, contact us: info@smokinya.com.

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    By applying to this course you take responsibility and risks. Inform yourself about the regulation and potential risks. Smokinya Foundation cannot be held liable for any of the potential risks, and this post is only for informative and popularising purposes.

    This program is co-funded by the European Solidarity Corps program of the European Union.

    Финансирано от Европейския съюз. Изразените възгледи и мнения обаче принадлежат изцяло на техния(ите) автор(и) и не отразяват непременно възгледите и мненията на Европейския съюз или на Европейската изпълнителна агенция за образование и култура (EACEA). За тях не носи отговорност нито Европейският съюз, нито EACEA.

    Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

     


     

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