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Volunteer's info-pack USB

Volunteer's info-pack for the Teams volunteering project in Greece

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Volunteer's info-pack USB

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  1. → WELCOME ARISTOTELIS MUNICIPALITY, HALKIDIKI, GREECE

  2. ABOUT US UNITED SOCIETIES OF BALKANS United Societies of Balkans (USB) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization based in Thessaloniki, Greece working in the field of youth mobility, participation and facilitating youth awareness about social issues. It was founded in 2008 by the inception of a group of active young people who wanted to address the social issues which affect the youngsters in the Balkans and Eastern Europe. Key areas of the organization’s activities concern the defense of human rights, the organization of youth related projects such as youth exchanges and training courses, the realization of local interventions, seminars and multimedia productions, as well as local and international volunteering projects, largely in he frame of European Solidarity Corps.

  3. ABOUT THE PROJECT THE PROJECT AIMS TO SUPPORT THE RURAL COMMUNITIES OF THE ARISTOTELIS MUNICIPALITY IN HALKIDIKI REGION, GREECE. THE ACTIVITIES AIM AT SOCIALIZING THE LOCALS, EMPOWERING YOUTH PARTICIPATION THROUGH SPORT ACTIVITIES AND INTERCULTURAL EVENTS ESPECIALLY IN THE VILLAGE OF STRATONI ACTIVITIES THAT VOLUNTEERS WILL UNDERTAKE INCLUDE: -WORK WITH CHILDREN AND ORGANISATION OF NON-FORMAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE LOCAL CENTERS FOR YOUTH CREATIVE ACTIVITY (KDAP) -ORGANISE SPORT TOURNAMENTS (FOOTBALL, BASKETBALL, BEACH VOLLEY -SUPPORT THE ORGANISATION OF A THRIATHLON EVENT WITH TEENAGERS COMING FROM ALL OVER GREECE -PHOTOGRAPHY, VIDEO AND SOCIAL MEDIA WORK FOR THE VISIBILITY OF THE ACTIVITIES AND THE VILLAGE PROJECT DATES: 13/05/2025 - 12/06/2025

  4. WELCOME TO ARISTOTELIS Welcome to the Municipality of Aristotle, a captivating region in northern Halkidiki named after the legendary philosopher Aristotle. This area offers a unique blend of historical significance, natural beauty, and cultural richness, making it a perfect destination for exploration and volunteering. Historical Heritage: Explore Ancient Stagira, the birthplace of Aristotle, and visit Aristotle Park with its interactive exhibits celebrating his contributions to science and philosophy. Stunning Landscapes: Enjoy the breathtaking views of Mount Athos, serene beaches along the Aegean Sea, and lush forests perfect for hiking and nature walks. Vibrant Culture: Experience local traditions through festivals, cuisine, and crafts. The region's warm hospitality and vibrant community life offer a welcoming atmosphere for all visitors. Community Features: Comprehensive Amenities: The municipality is well-equipped with essential services including medical facilities, schools, pharmacies, and supermarkets, ensuring a comfortable and convenient stay for residents and visitors.

  5. VOLUNTEER’S PROFILE Volunteers will have to be 18-30 years old and be genuinely interest in the project. Knowledge of English language is going to be considered, as it will be the main communication language for the project but will not be a pre-requisite. Thus, at least a basic English (or Greek) language level is required, for volunteers to have at least one communication language to be used in the field or in case of need or emergency. Volunteers must be ready to live and operate in a small community during the project. Their interest in the topics of the activities and to come in contact with and support society in a more rural and “quiet” region is important. Furthermore, they will engage in some more “physical” tasks as part of the activities (e.g. external actions and campaigns, support in event implementation).

  6. ACCOMODATION During the project, the support organization will provide accommodation at a two-floor seaside community center which is designed for hosting training teams and furnished with the relevant equipment. It includes common spaces, a kitchen, bathrooms, internet connection, all electronic machines and a spacious green space, and it is a 1-minute walk to the beach. At the ground floor there is also a big recreational room. Rooms will be shared among long-term ESC volunteers (big enough to ensure comfortable co-existence) on the ground floor and the volunteers will be responsible for their own meals. The second floor of the building will be occupied by other young participating who implement short term training and youth exchanges, mostly during summer months. The volunteers will receive individual food allowance and pocket money, at the beginning of each month, to cover their personal needs.

  7. INSURANCE AND HEALTH Participants are requested to bring their European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) if they are eligible to have it without charge. Cross-border participants will be registered in the HENNER insurance scheme, covering needs complementary to the EHIC. Registration of participant to the insurance is made by USB. A network of doctors and hospitals is already available in order to meet all their needs, including the most urgent. The Mentor is responsible for all their issues connected with health and insurance. YOUTHPASS Youthpass is the official recognition tool for non-formal & informal learning in youth projects. Through this, participants of Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps projects can describe their implemented activities and learning outcomes they have earned through their participation in a project. Volunteers have to keep a diary of their activities and learning in order to f ill it properly at the end of their project. The Mentor is also responsible for the Youthpass and will support the volunteers throughout the reflection process.

  8. TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS USB is responsible for the practical arrangements of the project (accommodation, food, tickets, welcoming). The travel costs will be covered up to the official travel budget limit for each country for round-trip, as defined by the official program guide, as follows: Travel distance brand and amount per participant: 10-99 km: 28 EUR / 56 EUR in case of “green travel” 100-499 km: 211 EUR / 285 EUR in case of “green travel” 500-1999 km: 309 EUR / 417 EUR in case of “green travel” 2000-2999 km: 395 EUR / 535 EUR in case of “green travel” 3000-3999 km: 580 EUR / 785 EUR in case of “green travel” 4000-7999 km: 1188 EUR (fixed) over 8000km: 1735 EUR (fixed) Participants will be supported in preparing the travel both by USB and their sending organisation. They are kindly asked to find a convenient and sustainable option for their trip. The participants need to buy their tickets themselves and will get the refund as soon as possible when we receive their tickets and all necessary travel documents. All means of travel to reach the project location can be covered as part of the travel budget, thus participants should keep and provide their tickets to the organisation. *For the volunteers coming from NON-EU countries the visa costs will be covered.

  9. Where to find us UNITED SOCIETIES OF BALKANS WEBSITE: WWW.USBNGO.GR EMAIL: VOLUNTEER@USBNGO.GR FACEBOOK: FACEBOOK.COM/USBNGO/ X (TWITTER): TWITTER.COM/USBNGO INSTAGRAM: USB_NGO ADDRESS: AL. DELMOUZOU 8, 54643, THESSALONIKI, GREECE PHONE: +30 2310215629

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