Activity details
Volunteering Activity Description:
The goal of our field volunteer program is to contribute to sustainable development in the area of the Inner Ionian island archipelago in Greece , and is part of the kalamos and Kastos sustainable development program.An important goal of this, is to help educate and inspire people from around the world with respect to sustainability and nature conservation. It is based in the Kalamos Island biological field station. Volunteers work on a pre-agreed plan with us based on the structure of our program.
How it works
There are two ways you can participate in our work. The first is by participating in one of our pre-arranged activities for the field season. The second is to organize an activity for each volunteer individually in one of our thematic areas of work . We work out a pre-agreed plan on an individual volunteer basis which can include a mixture of activities both pre-arranged and an individual basis one in one of our thematic areas .
Thematic Area: Environment – Climate Change – Circular Economy
Prefecture: Ionian Islands, Western Greece | Location: Kalamos island and the broader inner Ionian archipelago
Type of Work: Both administrative & field
Volunteer Duties:
We currently have four pre- arranged activities. These are:
1.Building the Kalamos Island Eco-community and experimental organic fruit and vegetable farm
2.Feral cat monitoring program for Kalamos ,Kastos and their satellite islands
3.Marine ecosystems monitoring program
4.Ornithological habitat Surveys
Season: Whole Year
Start date: 01/01/2026 | End date: 31/12/2026
Hosting Details: Other
Year round but for several months maximum is the typical we need
Is this an individual or a group activity? Both
Number of volunteers: 10
Minimum age: 18 years or older | Maximum age: No limit
Qualifications the volunteer should posses:
Volunteer selection process
We operate on a non discriminatory policy basis. People of all ages 18 or above can potentially join the program provided they can show the relative commitment and ethos .We try our best to fit what we do to the individual volunteer .We don’t separate people based on gender, ethnic origin, sexual orientation or religious belief.
Commitment to our cause is an essential characteristic of any volunteer.
Hosting Organization provides:
All necessary training and orientation including assistance where needed, is included for our pre-arranged activities
Related transport in the general area of the project(Kalamos, Kastos and the satelite islands) for persons involved in our pre- arranged activities,Equipment for our pre-arranged activities and up to a pre-agreed point for stand alone projects in one of our thematic areas, Accommodation and other related facilities such as shared kitchen facilities, laundry are included
Is this activity for volunteers with health problems such as allergies or phobias such as fear of heights be involved? No, there is an increased risk of exposure to any of the above
Is this activity for volunteers with disabilities (visual, mobility impairment) or serious mental illnesses such as PTSD? No
Is there a participation fee? Yes $23.00
