- Greece
- Crete
About Program
Volunteer in one of the most beautiful countries in Europe. Greece is known for its ancient millennia-old ruins, such as the historic Acropolis. It was here that the foundations of European democracy were laid and the first Olympic Games were held.
The "land of the gods" has a very diverse landscape. Wide beaches with small bays, green landscapes with Mediterranean plants and gigantic rock massifs. Crete, the largest of the Greek islands, impresses with archaeological sites such as the Palace of Knossos and the longest canyon in Europe, the Samaria Canyon. The Ionian Islands are located along the west coast of Greece.
Our RGV projects in Crete and the Ionian Islands are mainly for animal and marine conservation, such as dolphin research. Social projects, where you take care of or teach children, are also part of it - or would you rather do something in the medical field or develop renewable energies? The choice is yours!
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Program Highlights
- Explore the most ancient ruins in europe while you volunteer to help others
- Get individual advice and help with the organization of your entire stay
- Accommodation and part of the meals are included
- Receive a T-shirt from the project and an internship certificate for your resume
- Combine 2 or more projects if you want to try different things and book an optional language course or additional excursions! Get involved in various projects in marine &wildlife conservation, animal & environmental protection, social or medical work
Popular Programs
Are you interested in renewable energies or do you want to train in this field? Great! Here you can either expand your knowledge and gain practical experience or, if you don't have any practical experience yet, learn a lot about solar energy and its benefits for the environment. Besides, you will get to know the culture and beautiful landscape of Crete and experience the wonderful and famous Mediterranean flair.
Look after animals and their welfare. The tasks of the volunteers vary, depending on your previous knowledge. Important are love of animals and willingness to work. Duties include greeting clients, filing medical records and caring for animals. Volunteers provide a pleasant and friendly atmosphere and environment.
In this project you will support conservationists and marine biologists underwater, on the water and on land. The research stations and your accommodation are located on an idyllic island on the west coast of Greece. Environmental protection is a very topical issue. Participating in this project is your chance to work for our nature on land and in the water to protect, explore and preserve it. You like to work outside and love nature? Then this is the right project for you.
Get involved in a kindergarten in Crete and help to improve the situation on the ground. Since many schools now have to raise their own funds for activities and materials, it is even more important to get additional helping hands. As a volunteer you are very welcome and your help is urgently needed. The kids on site will thank you a lot!
Volunteering on the paradisiacal island of Crete! In the port city of Iraklio you will support the staff in the hospital on site. You will assist the patients with everything that is necessary. For example, talking to them, being there for them or making the beds. Monitoring the condition of the patients is also part of your job - depending on your experience.
Are you crazy about horses and dreaming of a stay abroad in Crete? Then this is the right place for you. In this more than dreamlike region in the Mediterranean Sea you can live out your passion for these wonderful animals and take care of them.
In Crete, a large number of dogs and cats lived as strays, in need of proper care and attention. In the animal shelter on Crete, volunteers provide exactly that! Here you spoil the four-legged friends with a lot of love and affection. In addition, they are socialized and can be placed in a permanent home.
Volunteer at the shelter and help the dogs and cats on site. In your free time you can also discover the beauty of Greece!
Join the Mediterranean dolphin research project in Western Greece. Working outside and being on board will be fun and you will learn a lot and take home fantastic memories. This project will also be an enrichment for your resume and you can take a lot with you into your professional life.
