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Heraklion community volunteering initiatives

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The Municipality of Heraklion has announced its 3rd Volunteering Festival, which is scheduled to occur from September 25 to 27 at Agia Aikaterini Square. Under the theme ‘All together a hug – The power of volunteering,’ the festival aims to promote awareness of volunteerism and connect social groups within the municipality. The three-day event ~~will involve~~ involves 25 different volunteer groups, associations, and social organizations. Each day focuses on a specific theme: volunteering that ‘saves,’ volunteering that ‘hugs,’ and volunteering that ‘protects.’ In addition to cultural performances by the Heraklion Municipal Philharmonic and various dance and musical acts, the festival ~~will include~~ includes a voluntary blood donation drive organized by AIMATOKRITI on September 26. Mayor Alexis Kalokairinos officially opened the festival at Agia Aikaterini Square. During the opening, the Mayor 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.

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