Messzelátó Association Hungary, Budapest
Their mission is to build a community which is sensitive to environmental and ecological problems. It’s a green association, which teaches young students to respect and protect the environment The association makes his own products like paper plates, lip gloss and shopping bags. There are 20 principal members and 700 volunteers Messzelátó Association
In Hungary it’s one of the most active green organization (NGO) Everything in their offices (for example: furniture, IT equipment) made from recycled, reconditioned instruments available The employees use bicycles or public transport
Those girls work with environment and sustainable urban living Pictures of what they made: bowl, made from old magazines handmade soap
”The 50 -km diet” Transportation within the area of 50 kms Cheaper This supports local farming
There’s a peer-tutor group in the school who is interested in different social topics such as: the environment and recycling. We invited the representatives of Messzelátó (NGO) to meet the group. 2 young girls came to our school to introduce the activity of NGO and voluntary work.
The EVS European Voluntary Service Youth mobility programme 2 to 12 months No qualifications required Wide range of areas (culture, sport, environment, social care, youth, arts…) European Union founded project for young people (ages 18 to 30)
Lauren and Fannie started their volunteer job in June of 2011
You can travel to: All EU countries Turkey, Balkan countries Eastern Europe countries (Russia, Ukraine, Georgia…) Mediterranean countries (Israel, Egypt…)
EVS is free and you receive - free accomodation and food - insurance - pocket money Just volunteers can join this organization
Advantages: Discover something new (culture, country, people…) Learn about yourself Opportunity to learn a new language Learn new skills Disadvantages: Away from home It can be a challenge to make new friends The langage barriers and culture shock
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