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I was only in Ioannina for 12 days, and wish I could have stayed longer. The CalAid team are so passionate, inspiring and welcoming that you become fully immersed in the projects from the get go. The work was fairly physically intense but watching the projects develop (the shop is now up and running!) was really rewarding. Already planning when I can come back in the autumn!
I volunteered at CalAid for 6 weeks and really enjoyed it.
Everytime someone new joined us I heard people say "You're only staying for xxx weeks... You'll stay longer" and it was true! There seems to be a habit of people extending their trips because it's a great place to be and great work to do.
CalAid is based in Ioannina which is a lovely town next to a lake in the mountains, I can't believe more people don't know about it. But by far the best part of the work was that you didn't just feel like a cog in a machine, you could see that everyday this charity was evolving. Plus it's fulfilling to see the process of the work you're doing- From sorting and logging in the warehouse to displaying, restocking and helping people pick the perfect item in the shop.
I really enjoyed my time here and look forward to going back.