Tag Archives: volunteer actions

On Monday, August 16, 2021, the Voluntary Group of Zakynthos travelled across the mainland to the fire victims.  Their focus was on the Region of the prefecture of Ilia for the distribution of items collected throughout the last week. The members of the Volunteer Group, Christos and Spyros Karydis, Dimitris …

Another action was carried out by the Environmental-Social Responsibility & Awakening groups, “Green Activist Group” and “zaCLEANthos”. This time they were in the coastal zone of the city, managing to fill 45 bags (110 liters) of plastic and other garbage that you and I  throw away, on a daily basis! …

There are people who need our help. There are people who need clothes, food, money, medicine. In these difficult times many people face financial problems but when we have food on the table and have the basic necessities we are rich. Dionysia and Georgia are the founders of the community …

A new action campaign is starting this weekend with several volunteer organisations joining forces. The well known beach cleaning team “ΖaCLEANthos” and the new “Green Activist Group” with boats will be cleaning up our sea and beachfront. The local business, Porto Vromi Maries Cruises-Fun with their boats, with 25 volunteers …

Most of us know that Zakynthos has a severe problem when it comes to our waste. Where our authorities have failed, Volunteer groups have taken the initiative to take charge. On a positive note. It seems that there are more Volunteer Groups being formed throughout Zakynthos over the last few …

Part of being a volunteer has its benefits. I think the best part of it all is seeing a smile on someone’s face once the action has been completed.  Especially on those who have had it very difficult. Knowing that they are not alone and that someone out there is …

Volunteers helping our front line workers wherever they can, this time the women’s choir of “ΡΟΔΑΜΠΕΛΟΣ.” A call for help. The president of the choir,  Andriana Lykouresi was quick to answer a call for help. The choir, which is also part of the cultural association with speed haste gathered the …

The Volunteer Group Of Zakynthos helping our COVID-19 front line workers.   The volunteer Group  of Zakynthos has donated face shields to doctors and nursing staff. To help fight the coronavirus and in a safe environment the Volunteer Group of Zakynthos decided to  gift the hospital staff. Head of the …

On many occasions we have seen what the Volunteer Group of Zakynthos can do. Often showing that they can improve areas where local authorities have been inactive for many years. The team’s new initiative is about the open basketball court in Agia Triada, which is in an absolute appalling state, …

The volunteer group of Zakynthos as most of us know here on the Island have helped wherever they can. In particular,when it comes to books.   Over the last year they have created with the help of residents numerous public libraries within the mountain areas. They have even held a …