Athens has welcomed many refugees over the last few years due to the disruption of peace in neighboring countries. Also, the capital of Greece has welcomed diverse and unique individuals into its society. Many families have been separated during their movement and many organizations have created various host centers where the beneficiaries are placed until they are reunited with their families.
In this program, you will go to the local host center for the refugee teenagers and youngsters and engage with them in an informal way. Your role will be to offer them access to express themselves through sports and arts, to connect with each other and with you, and to spend their free time in a meaningful valuable way.
For this project, due to daily interaction with vulnerable groups, volunteers must respect safety restrictions and privacy measurements. They are also required to have an educational background in sports science and arts or years of experience in the field, but of course, you will have the support of our local team and placement staff.
In this program, you will visit the local reception center for teenage and young refugees and interact with them informally. Your role will be to provide them with opportunities to express themselves through sports and art, connect with each other and with you, and spend their free time engaging in meaningful activities.
Your tasks in sports activities will be daily training, playing in outdoor fields, and teaching them healthy eating habits. As for the arts activities, this can include musicalinstruments, photography, drawing, drama classes, whatever you have to offer and you are good at.
This program is available year-round for a minimum commitment of 4 weeks. Other social projects are available starting from 2 weeks in Athens, such as the food bank or assistance for the homeless. Contact us for more information.
Duration during the week | Budget total mission |
|---|---|
4 weeks | 2250 € |
5 weeks | 2605 € |
6 weeks | 2975 € |
7 weeks | 3345 € |
8 weeks | 3615 € |
9 weeks | 4085 € |
10 weeks | 4455 € |
11 weeks | 4825 € |
12 weeks | 5195 € |
In Athens, volunteers are housed in hostels with a social or environmental impact – rooms are shared, with female, male, or mixed dormitories available. It is also possible to request a single room, subject to availability and an additional fee.
3 meals per day are included throughout the duration of the project – vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and lactose-free options are available upon request.
Upon arrival, you will be welcomed at Athens airport by our local coordinator and transferred to your accommodation. You will receive information about the volunteer locations, the schedule for the first day, etc. From that moment, you will be fully supported, and follow-up will be provided to ensure you are trained and ready to start your mission.
On the first day, the coordinator will accompany you to the volunteer site for your orientation and training.
