Greece Other Opportunities

The American Farm School, Office of the Trustees and Greek Summer, 1133 Broadway, Ste. 1625, New York, NY 10010 (☎212-463-8434; www.afs.edu.gr) and P.O. Box 23, Thessaloniki 551 02 (☎23104 92 700). Runs community service projects in villages. The 6-week summer program for high school students in Thessaloniki is US$5500.
Conservation Volunteers Greece, Veranzerou 15, Athens 106 77 (☎21038 25 506; www.cvgpeep.gr). Volunteers ages 18-30 participate in 2- to 3-week community programs in various areas of Greece. Projects range from reforestation to preserving archaeological sites. Accommodations provided.
Service Civil International Voluntary Service (SCI-IVS), 5474 Walnut Level Rd., Crozet, VA 22932 (}/fax 206-350-6585; www.sci-ivs.org). Arranges placement in a wide variety of volunteer work camps in Greece for those over 18. Registration fee US$195.
Volunteers for Peace, 1034 Tiffany Rd., Belmont, VT 05730 (☎802-259-2759; www.vfp.org). Arranges placement in work camps in many countries, including Greece. Membership (US$20) required for registration. Programs US$250 for 2-3 weeks.
Youth Action for Peace UK (YAP UK), P.O. Box 43670, London SE22 OXX, UK (☎08701 657 927; www.yap-uk.org). Offers opportunities such as volunteering at health institutions and renovating buildings in villages in Greece. Membership £25, students £10; work camp placement fee £110.

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