About the Project
Join the AristoTales Cultural & Development Association in the beautiful region of Halkidiki, Greece, and make a real difference in rural community life! 🇬🇷✨
The “Supporting Rural Communities in Aristotelis Municipality” project focuses on strengthening local engagement, empowering youth, and creating cultural and social connections within the small villages of northern Greece. Volunteers will support activities that foster inclusion, creativity, and community well-being — from youth education and cultural events to environmental actions and animal welfare initiatives.
🕒 Activity Period: 4 November 2025 – 4 July 2026
📍 Location: Stratoni, Halkidiki, Greece
🏢 Host Organisation: AristoTales (Exoraistikí Anaptyxiakí Politistikí kai Morfotikí Astikí Mi Kerdoskopikí Etairía)
🧳 Type: Individual ESC Volunteering
🌟 Project Focus Areas
👧 Youth work & creative education
🎉 Cultural events & community engagement
🎙️ Media, podcasts & communication
🐾 Animal welfare & local shelter support
🌍 Environmental protection & social inclusion
💡 Main Tasks
📚 Organize creative workshops and activities for children and youth
🎬 Support local cultural events, movie screenings, and festivals
🎙️ Manage community media, including social media and web radio
🐶 Assist in local animal protection actions with the nearby shelter
📖 Help maintain and operate the community library in Stratoni
💡 Contribute to awareness campaigns and local visibility initiatives
🧭 Participant Profile
✅ Aged 18–30, open-minded and community-oriented
💬 Basic English or Greek (for daily communication)
🏡 Motivated to live in a small rural village and engage with locals
🌿 Interested in sustainability, culture, or social projects
💪 Ready for hands-on volunteering and outdoor activities
🤝 Team player with a strong sense of initiative
🏠 Accommodation & Logistics
🏡 Shared apartment in the center of Stratoni (fully equipped)
🍽️ Monthly food and pocket allowance provided
🚆 Travel reimbursement according to ESC rules
🎓 On-arrival & mid-term training by the Greek National Agency
🌍 Eligible Countries
🇦🇹 Austria | 🇧🇪 Belgium | 🇧🇬 Bulgaria | 🇭🇷 Croatia | 🇨🇾 Cyprus | 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | 🇩🇰 Denmark | 🇪🇪 Estonia | 🇫🇮 Finland | 🇫🇷 France | 🇩🇪 Germany | 🇭🇺 Hungary | 🇮🇪 Ireland | 🇮🇹 Italy | 🇱🇻 Latvia | 🇱🇹 Lithuania | 🇱🇺 Luxembourg | 🇲🇹 Malta | 🇳🇱 Netherlands | 🇵🇱 Poland | 🇵🇹 Portugal | 🇷🇴 Romania | 🇸🇰 Slovakia | 🇸🇮 Slovenia | 🇪🇸 Spain | 🇸🇪 Sweden
🌐 Application Link
Apply directly via: https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/48761_en
📅 Application Deadline: 30 October 2025
