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Continuing its 25 years’ work in the preservation of our
country’s cultural heritage, ELIX is launching a series of
voluntary service programmes, in a new collaboration with the
municipality of Megalopolis. The volunteer programmes are aiming
to help restore the ancient theatre of Megalopolis and the
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ELIX is also establishing a new collaboration with DIAZOMA, a
citizens’ movement actively involved in the initiative for the
restoration of Greece’s ancient theatres and their
re-establishment as locations of socio-cultural interest.
DIAZOMA is extremely supportive of voluntary service efforts,
helping guide and focus the volunteering work with the
assistance of specialised researchers. |
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Over a period of four weeks (between the 4th of July and the 5th
of August 2011) the municipality of Megalopolis hosts 25
volunteers from across the globe split into two groups, each
active for two weeks. The volunteers’ goal is to assist in the
work of the relevant Ephorate of Classical Antiquities of
Arcadia, under the guidance of archaeologists and trained ELIX
group leaders. |
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More specifically, the voluntary service focuses on the
restoration of the Orchestra and the infrastructure for waste
management, the preparation of the site for future excavations
and the construction of pathways for visitors, the removal of
plant growth and the restoration of the area surrounding the
Theatre. |
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All volunteers are accommodated at the highschool building of
Megalopolis and during their free time they have the chance to
experience the beauty of the area, its culture and traditions,
its history and the hospitality of its residents.
The presence of ELIX’s international
volunteer groups at a number of archaeological sites and the
support provided by these groups in collaboration with the local
municipalities and Ephorates of Antiquities are proof of the
need to showcase our cultural heritage and promote it all over
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ELIX volunteer initiatives include “Chrysospilia” in the island of
Folegandros, the “Temple of the Egyptian goddess Isis” and the
“Roman Baths” at Nea Makri, the “Minoan Manor” at Pitsidia and the
Acropolis site at Smari, Crete, the “Roman Baths” and “Roman Manor”
at Stroggyli (Arta) and the archaeological site of Ancient Olympia.
About ELIX – Voluntary Service Programmes
The
non-profit organisation “ELIX” has been helping to establish a
“volunteering conscience” and promoting voluntary services since
1987.
ELIX’s main goal is the contribution to individuals’ personal growth
and their development to citizens of the world via active
participation to common causes.
ELIX is responsible for international volunteering initiatives,
aiming to protect the natural environment, to preserve and promote
cultural heritage and social contribution.
In
order to achieve its goals, ELIX collaborates with local government
organisations, state agencies, companies, various foundations as
well as local environmental and cultural committees.
ELIX is a member of the Alliance of European Voluntary Service
Organisations network, the Conservation Volunteers Alliance,
the Panhellenic Network of Environmental Organisations and
the Voluntary Service and Environment network. For more
information, visit
www.elix.org.gr.
For
more information, please contact:
ELIX – Voluntary Service Programmes
Dora Vougiouka, PR Manager
e-mail:
communication@elix.org.gr
phone no.:
0030
210
3825506
web:
www.elix.org.gr
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