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I've just returned home after almost 2 months at Better Days for Moria. It was the most profound and positive (yes, even in the crisis there are rays of sunshine both in the volunteers you work with and refugees you meet) experience of my life. While it was mentally and at times physically tough it was also very rewarding and I've made life long friends from it. I couldn't recommend volunteering with BDFM more - in whatever project is next. They are a wonderful organisation that is both transparent, inclusive and effective.
Lesvos in general is a beautiful island and I've made myself the promise of going back as a tourist. Staying in Mytilene is easiest for work there and in Moria and there is no need for a car (taxi is €10 which you can split with other volunteers but also hitch hiking is very easy too). Accommodation prices are going up at the moment but I found that asking locally and networking is the best way to find something both appropriate (wifi/washing machine etc) ...
I've just returned home after almost 2 months at Better Days for Moria. It was the most profound and positive (yes, even in the crisis there are rays of sunshine both in the volunteers you work with and refugees you meet) experience of my life. While it was mentally and at times physically tough it was also very rewarding and I've made life long friends from it. I couldn't recommend volunteering with BDFM more - in whatever project is next. They are a wonderful organisation that is both transparent, inclusive and effective.
Lesvos in general is a beautiful island and I've made myself the promise of going back as a tourist. Staying in Mytilene is easiest for work there and in Moria and there is no need for a car (taxi is €10 which you can split with other volunteers but also hitch hiking is very easy too). Accommodation prices are going up at the moment but I found that asking locally and networking is the best way to find something both appropriate (wifi/washing machine etc) and affordable.
This has been the best experience of my life, I look forward to returning and I am so grateful to everyone who I met during my time there. Thank you volunteers and Lesvos.