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15-Day Conservation Volunteer Program in Kalamos Village Research Station

15 Days Round trip from Kalamos Hard pace

Biodiversity conservation research volunteering Tour

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Experience first-hand what nature conservation research is like
02 Spend time with a community in a traditional village in an off-the-beaten-track destination
03 Meet people from all nationalities and backgrounds who participate in the program
04 Experience the Greek lifestyle of the countryside and hospitality

Join a hands-on conservation volunteering program in Kalamos and take part in meaningful fieldwork focused on biodiversity protection. You can join one of the station's pre-arranged activities, including eco-community building, feral cat monitoring, marine ecosystem monitoring, or ornithological habitat surveys, or follow a pre-agreed individual plan tailored to your interests. Set in an off-the-beaten-track Greek village, the program offers practical field experience alongside life in the countryside. A minimum stay of 15 calendar days is required.

Join a hands-on conservation volunteering program in Kalamos and take part in meaningful fieldwork focused on biodiversity protection.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 15 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Hard

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Kalamos

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Biodiversity Conservation Research Volunteering in Kalamos

There are two ways you can participate in our work. The first is by joining one of our pre-arranged activities for the field season. The second is by organizing an individual activity for each volunteer within one of our thematic work areas. We create a pre-agreed plan on an individual volunteer basis, which can include a mixture of both pre-arranged activities and individually organized work in one of our thematic areas.

We currently have four pre-arranged activities:

Building the Kalamos Island eco-community and experimental organic fruit and vegetable farm.
Feral cat monitoring program for Kalamos, Kastos, and their satellite islands.
Marine ecosystems monitoring program.
Ornithological habitat surveys.

The minimum time a volunteer can stay with us is 15 calendar days.

Where this trip takes you

Kalamos Village Research Station, Kalamos Island eco-community, Kastos and satellite islands

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Kalamos 1 city · 15 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

All necessary training and orientation, including assistance where needed, is included for our pre-arranged activities and up to a pre-agreed point for stand-alone projects in one of our thematic areas.
Related transport in the general area of the project (Kalamos, Kastos, and the satellite 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 related facilities such as shared kitchen facilities, laundry and drying facilities, shared toilet and shower access, and station work areas are included and covered by the fee.
A primary housekeeping service is also included once a week, including linen and bedsheet changes.
Full access to Wi-Fi, internet, and computers is also included.

What's Not Included

Meals
Transport costs to and from the project base, including bus and airplane tickets
Health and personal possessions insurance

What to bring

Hiking boots
Summer or winter hat (depending on the season)

Know before you go

This is an isolated rural area. We are in a village of 250 people, but often we are more remote when we work. There is no ATM on the islands, but there are grocery stores, restaurants, and cafes.
If you plan to come as a group of five people or more, a meal plan can be arranged at an additional cost. Please request this option in advance if you are interested.

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