Six Italian from Training2000 in Greece
3 weeks with common actions in Greece-24/8-13/9
«Seniors as volunteers in communities (SAVIC)» is European project under GrundtvigSenior which OIKOPOLIS is responsible 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.