Our Volunteer & Community Events program brings people together to make a positive impact. From planting microgreens to neighborhood clean-ups and awareness festivals, we give young people and families opportunities to practice sustainability, solidarity, and healthy living.
What We Do
- Gardening & Urban Farming
Hands-on volunteer sessions to plant, harvest, and distribute microgreens in schools, hospitals, and communities. - Clean-ups & Environmental Actions
Community clean-ups in Zografou and Athens to reduce waste and improve public spaces. - Awareness Festivals
Events like Earth Day and World Food Day that combine learning, tasting, and volunteering. - Solidarity Projects
Supporting families and patients by delivering fresh broccoli microgreens as part of our Cancer Support Program.
Why Volunteer?
- Gain practical experience in sustainability and urban farming
- Contribute to healthier neighborhoods and stronger communities
- Meet new people and build friendships
- Develop teamwork, leadership, and organizational skills
- Be part of an accredited Erasmus+ and ESC initiative that values inclusion and diversity
Impact till 2027
- 100+ local volunteers engaged
- 500+ festival participants reached through community events
- 2,000+ portions of microgreens distributed to families and patients
Get Involved
🙋 Sign Up as a Volunteer – Join our list of active helpers in Athens
📅 Upcoming Events – See the calendar of gardening sessions, clean-ups, and festivals
🤝 Partner With Us – Schools, NGOs, and municipalities can co-host events with EVEC
Volunteer Voices
“I learned how to grow microgreens and at the same time met great friends in my neighborhood.”
— Maria, volunteer
“Helping with clean-ups gave me pride in my city. I also loved trying microgreens recipes!”
— Nikos, student
Partner With Us
We work with schools, local authorities, and community organizations to design events that combine fun, learning, and impact.
👉 Contact us to plan a joint event.
Our volunteer and community events bring people together to make a positive impact on our campus and neighborhoods. We host clean-ups, gardening sessions and awareness festivals like Earth Day and World Food Day to celebrate sustainability and solidarity.
By joining our events, you’ll help us engage 100 local volunteers and create festivals for over 500 participants, as outlined in our ESC accreditation. Volunteers assist with organizing workshops, coordinating activities and distributing microgreens to those in need.
Check out our upcoming events below and sign up to join the movement. Together, we can create thriving urban gardens, support one another and spread the love of microgreens across Athens.