Heraklion hosts 3rd Volunteering Festival

The Mayor of Heraklion, Alexis Kalokairinos, officially opened the 3rd Volunteering Festival at Agia Aikaterini Square. The event features the participation of 25 active volunteer groups and organizations within the city.

During the opening, Mayor Kalokairinos emphasized that volunteering serves to protect and support the community rather than replace the duties of local government or institutional bodies. He stated that the municipality’s role is to provide opportunities, incentives, and connections while respecting the autonomy of volunteer groups, allowing them to develop freely for the common good.