Gap Year
Are you thinking to get some time off from your work/ studies, a short or long time out because you want to understand yourself better or you feel of being burned out of classroom education? Are you a college/ university student, a professional who wants to take a career break to do something different? Then participating in one of our programmes might be a once in lifetime opportunity and experience that might change your life.
Meeting, working and living with extremely talented people from different backgrounds and nationalities, your travel experience will be very exciting and eye-opening. This quest will give you the chance to see if environmental studies is the right path for you, will open doors to exciting global employment opportunities, will help you demonstrate that you are socially responsible and have improved team-working skills. Will also give you the opportunity to become more mature as a person and gain different perspectives in life.
Our volunteer programmes are suitable for anyone on a Gap year, whether she/he wants to travel for 3 months, 6 months or a year. Can be customised for people of all ages, abilities, and interests looking to volunteer in short or long term volunteer projects. Whether you are interested in wildlife and conservation, protected areas management, ecotourism, wildlife surveys, community development or adventure initiatives we can tailor the Gap Year to suit your skills, passions and interests. Our Gap Year programmes are flexible to suit your travel needs and personal schedule. So challenge yourself today and participate in one of international education/ volunteer programmes that combine environment conservation activities, cultural immersion, nature adventures, Greek language study and independent study.
In our proposed programmes you can find projects to give you a little inspiration on how you can spend your Gap Year in Greece. Can’t find the right one for you? Get in touch with us and we will happily put together a bespoke itinerary to make the most of your spare time.
Exploring Cultural & Natural treasures
Take part in an exciting journey exploring Greece's rich wildlife and impressive culture. You will be based in a single good quality hotel, and will take daily field trips to National Parks and cultural sites. This expedition takes places within the five National Parks of Epirus Region, renowned for landscapes of exceptional beauty and marvellous variety of fauna and flora. The region’s fascinating ancient, historical and religious heritage will not be forgotten...Read more...
Summer Adventures
An excellent opportunity for those wishing to spend a week observing marine wildlife, while meeting the daily challenges of living on a sailing vessel. You have the opportunity to become one of the crew and learn the traditional skills and tasks of a sailor including keeping watches, setting sails, steering, navigation and more. You will participate in wildlife surveys around the waters of the Ionian Islands, focusing on Short-beaked Common Dolphin...Read more...
Wildlife Expeditions
Explore the wildlife of some of the most pristine National Parks of Northern Greece, outstanding areas that are excellent destinations for bird, wildflower, butterfly and photography enthusiasts or for those who simply wish to unwind in the tranquillity of nature. This trip is for those who want to discover few of the region's best wildlife hotspots observing rare and endangered species, feel the insights of Thessaloniki long history and cosmopolitan life, and visit distinctive archaeological... Read more...
Protected Areas
Experience a truly rewarding Protected Area Management programme in the pristine National Parks of the Epirus Region. Working closely with Park’s staff and inspiring environmentalists, volunteers undertake various field work and office duties to assist in the implementation of the Parks’ day-to-day Management and conservation efforts. .. Read more...
Wildlife Surveys
Participate in the monitoring and research of National Parks' abundant wildlife.In this project volunteers will be involved with the monitoring and research of the Parks’ rich wildlife. You will be working together with the Parks’ personnel and other highly experienced scientists and you will learn a range of skills from those focused on research... Read more...
Autumn Eco-Navigation
An excellent opportunity for those wishing to engage in marine conservation projects and marine wildlife surveys while living and working on a sailing vessel. As a volunteer you will become one of the crew and learn the traditional skills and tasks of a sailor including keeping watches, setting sails, steering, navigation, galley cooking duties, and vessel upkeep. You will participate in wildlife surveys ... Read more...
Nature Guides/Ecotourism
This is a great opportunity for those wishing to gain intense experience, knowledge and skills as Nature Guides and amateur nature & wildlife photographers. This intern programme offers the best in theoretical teaching and hands-on information and experience for participants who are keen to establish themselves as a professional Nature Guide or for the adventurous type wanting to gain ... Read more...