EVS vacancy in Cyprus for Greek volunteer

Nature Success Stories Vol. 2

Location: Ayia Varvara, Nicosia, Cyprus

Period: 01/09/2017 – 30/06/2018

Deadline: 25 August 2017

Almyras, Cultural and Environmental Workshop is looking for one (1) Greek volunteer that enjoys nature to participate in the activities of the organisation on raising environmental awareness, i.e. educational school visits, campaigns, workshops, that will take place in the Nicosia district, in Cyprus.

Almyras is an NGO which deal with cultural and environmental issues focusing on countryside activities and workshops. Its name derived from the homonymous hill between Ayia Varvara and Sia village.
This place is of high historical importance for the region, as it is the only ancient unit used for producing and processing copper which has been found in Cyprus until today (600BC). Almyras members are farmers, educators, scientists, researchers, artists, authors, literary people, pupils, housewives, skilled people, who all share the same love towards culture and environment. Almyras is involved in a variety of activities evolving around a local level and international projects and trainings.

You are in the right place if you are a person who:
-Patient and interested in working with young students.
-Enjoys nature and the local environment.
-Environmentally concerned and willing to learn more about the environmental issues.
-Interested to gain or improve competences and gain valuable experiences.
-Like to experience a different culture and integrate into the local community.
-Has an interest in education and cultural issues and promoting various ways of involvement in community life of young people.
-Is comfortable working as a part of a team.