1. Messzelátó Association Hungary, Budapest

2.  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

3.  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

4.  Those girls work with environment and sustainable urban living  Pictures of what they made: bowl, made from old magazines handmade soap

5. ”The 50 -km diet”  Transportation within the area of 50 kms  Cheaper  This supports local farming

6.  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.

8. 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)

9.  Lauren and Fannie started their volunteer job in June of 2011

10. You can travel to:  All EU countries  Turkey, Balkan countries  Eastern Europe countries (Russia, Ukraine, Georgia…)  Mediterranean countries (Israel, Egypt…)

11.  EVS is free and you receive - free accomodation and food - insurance - pocket money  Just volunteers can join this organization

12. 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

13. thanks for your attention! (: