3 weeks with common actions in Greece-24/8-13/9
«Seniors as
volunteers in communities (SAVIC)» is European project under Grundtvig-Senior which
OIKOPOLIS is responsible for, for the period 1.1.2013-30.8.2015.
This
project takes place in cooperation with the Italian organization Training
2000.
SAVIC is aiming at international communication, giving to
adults the opportunity to participate in and be an important part of their
local community through volunteering.
From August
24th until September 13th - for 21 sequent days – 6 Italians visited Greece and
participated in projects organized from OIKOPOLIS members for them.
During the
1st week they stayed at Akrata (Ahaia region) and visited lake Tsivlou,
participating in outdoor activities organized in collaboration with the local Environmental education center.
They helped in harvesting Corinthian raisins at
Kalamias village with great enthusiasm. This gave them the chance to come in
touch with locals and learn about their cultivation methods.
Furthermore, they participated in in a panel with experts on
problems such as Corinthians's erosion.
They
visited a local winery and talked with more locals about Mediterranean diet
while cooking together Italian and Greek recipes. After lunch Greek and Italian
music was a great excuse to dance and relax.
The next
couple of weeks more activities were organized mostly in Athens with
great enthusiasm and participation from OIKOPOLIS members.
