by Ifestio Anemotias
Organization Description:
Ifestio Anemotias, established in 2017, focuses on sustainable viticulture in Western Lesbos. This cooperative initiative revives traditional winemaking while promoting environmental sustainability and community development. With a commitment to organic and agroecological practices, the organization manages a vineyard, a winery, and a tasting room. It engages in local cultural events, fosters social cooperation, and aims to preserve the region’s viticultural heritage. Through its work, Ifestio Anemotias organization supports local development and sustainability, blending traditional practices with modern cooperative values.
Field of work:
Εducation, Economic development, Environment / Climate Change / Circular Economy
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Activity details
Volunteering Activity Description:
Volunteers at Ifestio Anemotias organization, assist with vineyard work, winemaking, and activities in the tasting room. Tasks include vineyard maintenance, grape harvesting, wine production, and conducting tastings and tours. Volunteers contribute to sustainable agriculture practices and engage with the local community. The role provides hands-on experience in traditional viticulture and eco-friendly practices while supporting the local cooperative.
Thematic Area: Economic development
Prefecture: North Aegean | Location: Municipality of Western Lesvos, Community of Anemotia
Type of work: Field
Volunteer Duties:
-Assist with vineyard maintenance and grape harvesting.
-Participate in winemaking processes.
-Support activities in the tasting room, including tastings and tours.
-Help with organizing local events.
-Contribute to sustainable and eco-friendly agricultural practices.
Season: Whole Year
Start date: 01/10/2024 | End date: 31/12/2025
Hosting details: 1 week – 4 weeks
1-2 weeks, 1 month
Is this an individual or a group activity? Both
Number of volunteers: 1-10
Minimum age: 18 | Maximum age: 54
Qualifications the volunteer should posses:
-Basic to university education
-knowledge of English or Greek
-experience in the primary or secondary sector
-experience in wine tastings and guided tours
-embracing the principles of cooperativism and the social economy
Hosting Organization provides:
-Social Winery Ifestio Anemotias
-Social Cooperative Enterprise of Collective
-Social Benefit of Anemotia Lesvos
Is this activity for volunteers with health problems such as allergies or phobias such as fear of heights be involved? No, there is an increased risk of exposure to any of the above
Is this activity for volunteers with disabilities (visual, mobility impairment) or serious mental illnesses such as PTSD? Yes
Is there a participation fee? No
