2. Messzelátó Association
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
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 handmade soap
magazines
5. ”The 50 -km diet”
Transportation within the area of 50 kms
Cheaper
This supports local farming
6. There’sa peer-tutor group in the school who is
interested in different social topics such as: the
environment and recycling.
Weinvited 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.
7.
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:
AllEU 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
