Work: Similar to previous volunteer programs of Tarsus Municipality, volunteers will be asked to do some environmental and renovation work; such as cleaning, painting, repairing and sustaining of public areas. There will be also excursions to citys different historical and natural sides. Partner: Our partner is Tarsus Municipality. For more information about municipality please visit http://www.tarsus.bel.tr/# . Food and Accommodation: Cafeteria / Guesthouse. Location: Tarsus is a district of Mersin and it is 20 km inland from Mediterranean Sea. It has hosted various nations throughout the history. The city welcomes the volunteers with its beautiful nature, historical monuments, ruins from antique and middle ages and modern structures of a developing city. Cleopatras Gate, church of St.Paul, architectural works from Ottoman periods and early Republic of Turkey are some of the most remarkable features of the city. Local cuisine includes sandwich with grilled meats wrapped in flat bread named tantuni, a dessert made by carrot called cezerye and a sour drink named salgam. Language: English Terminal: Nearest airports; Adana and Istanbul.
