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Sports and art with refugees in Greece
In Athens, lead daily sports and art activities with young refugees at a local host center, helping them express themselves and connect with others.
- Where
- Athens, Greece
- Length
- From 3 to 12 weeks
- Minimum age
- 18 years old
- Language
- English basic
- Departures
- All year round, any date you like
from €2,190 for 3 weeks
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The project
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.
For this project, due to daily interaction with vulnerable groups, volunteers must respect safety restrictions and privacy measures. Experience in sports and the arts is recommended, but to make sure everyone can take part, training will be provided by the permanent staff of the association.
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Your role
In this programme, 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 musical instruments, photography, drawing, drama classes, or anything else you have to offer and are good at.
A typical week
On arrival, you will be met at Athens airport by our local coordinator, then transferred to your accommodation. You will be given information about the volunteering sites, how the first day will run, etc. From that moment on, you will be fully looked after and supported so that you are trained and ready to start your mission.
On the first day, the coordinator will take you to the volunteering site for your orientation and training.
Accommodation and meals
In Athens, volunteers are housed in hostels with a social or environmental impact: rooms are shared and single-sex. It is also possible to request a single room, subject to availability and an additional fee.
The hostel is located in the heart of the Metaxourgeio district, one metro stop from Omonia Square.
The accommodation is designed to encourage friendliness and exchange between volunteers, with shared spaces including a kitchen and a terrace overlooking the city.
The accommodation has individual lockers, Wi-Fi access, air conditioning and refrigerators.
Meals
3 meals per day are included throughout the duration of the project. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and lactose-free options are available upon request.
Arrival and transfers
With easy access to public transport, you will be ideally placed to explore ancient sites, authentic city life and the vibrant cultural scene of the city.
Programme Details
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 take you to the volunteer site for your orientation and training.
Budget
How long are you going for?
This programme is available year-round for a minimum commitment of 3 weeks. Other social projects are available starting from 2 weeks in Athens, such as the food bank or assistance for homeless people. Contact us for more information.
What is included
- Airport pick-up on Sunday, direct transfer to your accommodation
- Accommodation in a youth hostel
- Access to a common room and free Wi-Fi
- Three meals per day included
- Orientation upon arrival: culture, programme details, and safety
- Ongoing support, training, and supervision by local professionals
- Cultural tour of Athens
- Continuous support throughout the project
- 24/7 emergency assistance
- European Youth Card included to receive discounts all across Europe
Not included
- Flights
- Return to the airport
- Daily transport from the hostel to the project site
Where your money goes
Donations are reinvested in full and directly into the local associations. How the costs break down
See the budget week by week
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Getting ready to leave
Your application
An up-to-date CV and a cover letter describing your background and what brings you here.
Conditions to take part
- Be 18 years old or more.
- Police Clearance.
- Letter from a doctor certifying your ability to work with teenagers.
Insurance
For any project abroad, Freepackers requires travel insurance covering accidents, illness, repatriation and third-party liability. With Chapka Cap Student, you get 5% off.
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