OCC Greece

Housing for OCC Greece

In order to respect the intimacy and healthy cohabitation of the volunteers residing in the flat, the following issues should be kept in mind and rules must be followed:

• The flat is the responsibility of OCC and OCC has the right to take any decision regarding it.

• OCC takes responsibility for the cost of rent and associated bills. If, due to misuse, bills are more expensive than normal, or if furniture is damaged, the residents must bear the additional costs. Also, if anyone wishes to bring new furniture into the house they must ask first.

• People from outside of the team are not allowed to enter the flat. Exceptions can be made for special occasions (e.g. if former volunteers come to visit), but these must be approved by staff first.

• Between 14:00 and 17:00 (quiet time in Polykastro) and after 23:00 there must be a calm atmosphere that permits all the residents and neighbors to rest.

• Residents must facilitate a respectful relationship with the community of neighbors.

• The flat must be kept in good hygienic conditions. Everyone is responsible for keeping their own bedroom clean and tidy. There is a rota for cleaning the flat’s common areas that will change depending on how many people are living in the flat.

• Each resident gives 20 euros once per week (shopping day) to cover the cost of food and communal products (cleaning products, laundry detergent, toilet paper, etc).

• Residents must not put toilet paper in the toilet; they must use the bin provided.

• The boiler must be turned off when it’s not being use as it can overheat.

• Drugs and narcotic substances cannot be consumed in the flat.

• In order to maintain a comfortable shared living environment, there will be periodical meetings of the flat residents with one member of OCC staff. Attendance is mandatory.

• Staff must be informed if the residents will not sleep in the flat.

• Pets are not allowed in the house.

When you move out of the flat:

- return your set of keys;

- leave your room clean and tidy;

- let everyone know if you are leaving things behind so that they don’t get thrown away and can be used by other flatmates