VOLUNTEERING IN Greece

The original home of the Olympic Games, philosopher Aristotle and mythological heroes such as Zeus, Poseidon, Aphrodite and Hercules, Greece is rich in a unique and remarkable history. Considered one of the most affordable places to visit in Europe, a combination of friendly, smiling locals, delicious fresh food served al fresco and “picture postcard” towns, beaches and panoramas help make volunteering in Greece an unforgettable experience.

Pod Volunteer is an award-winning non-profit organisation helping people to volunteer in Greece for 2 weeks or more. We find the best volunteer projects in Greece for you, help you with all the arrangements and provide lots of support before and during your volunteering time in Greece!

You can get involved in a science-based turtle conservation volunteering project, helping to protect these well-loved and endangered creatures whilst spreading the message around their plight.

Volunteers are needed from May through to October at the Turtle Conservation project. Climate wise, Greece is blessed with warm temperatures in all seasons making it a great choice for sun worshipping volunteers, no matter the time of year! With temperatures getting pretty sizzling in July and August, volunteers aiming to avoid the heatwaves may prefer the shoulder season of early summer (May – June) and autumn (September – October) when you can have the best of both worlds.

At Pod Volunteer we love to travel and regularly visit our project in Greece. Here is our insider’s view of our experiences travelling and volunteering in Greece…

Things we loved: The variety you can get across the different islands – some have a vibrant party vibe, whilst others offer a great quiet and relaxed escape from everyday life, perfect for families taking a trip together. Easy transport connections across the country make it smooth and simple to get out and explore as much as possible! The sun and the clear waters can’t be beaten, especially if you’re partial to snorkelling.

Things we weren’t so sure about! Some of the tourist hotspots can become overcrowded during peak times. The heat is fabulous for sun worshippers but be prepared for heatwaves too.

Below you’ll find a summary of our volunteering abroad programs in Greece which you can click through to and find out about the volunteer role, location, accommodation and costs, see lots of pictures and read volunteer reviews!

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