by Astiki Melissa

Organization Description:
Astiki Melissa is an environmental organization focused on reconnecting urban residents with nature through beekeeping and education. Based in Athens, it offers programs like urban beekeeping workshops, bee adoption, and corporate social responsibility initiatives. Astiki Melissa also collaborates with local markets and produces honey sourced from various neighborhoods across the city. Additionally, it provides educational seminars to promote biodiversity and urban ecology.

Field of work:
Εducation, Environment / Climate Change / Circular Economy, Third Age

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Activity details

Volunteering Activity Description:

Assisting in the fundamental activities of the organization.

Thematic Area: Environment – Climate Change – Circular Economy

Prefecture: Attica | Location: Athens

Type of work: Both administrative & field

Volunteer Duties:
-Volunteering both in the field and in the administration department
-Beekeeping, taking care of beekeeping equipment, honey extraction and bottling
-Creating social media content

Season: Whole Year

Start date: 15/11/2024 | End date: 31/12/2025

Hosting details: 1 week – 4 weeks
2-3 hours per day

Is this an individual or a group activity? Both

Number of volunteers: 5 volunteers per month

Minimum age: No limit | Maximum age: No limit

Qualifications the volunteer should posses:
Everyone’s welcome

Hosting Organization provides:
Certificate of participation, equipment and of course honey!

Is this activity for volunteers with health problems such as allergies or phobias such as fear of heights be involved? Yes, there is no relative risk

Is this activity for volunteers with disabilities (visual, mobility impairment) or serious mental illnesses such as PTSD? No

Is there a participation fee? No