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Give a hand on a day refugee shelter in Samos, Greece

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  2025 

 Min stay requested: 1 month or more

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  • Description

    Description

    Opened and managed by the French NGO, is a day shelter for refugees from the camp in Samos, Greece. We welcome them for a moment of relaxation, games, fun activities, Greek or English lessons, workshops in the disciplines provided by our volunteers. The goal is to take them out of their daily lives for a while, to make them smile. It's not much, but it's a lot for them. We have up to 200 "Passengers" per day. It's a unique place to meet dozens of cultures from all over the world, in the friendly setting of a Greek island.

    Ouverte et gérée par l'ONG française, est une halte de jour pour les réfugiés du camp de Zervou, à Samos, Grèce. Nous les y recevons pour un moment de détente, des jeux, des activités ludiques, des cours de grec ou d'anglais, des ateliers dans les disciplines apportées par nos volontaires. Le but est de les sortir un peu de leur quotidien, de leur donner le sourire. Ce n'est pas grand chose, mais c'est beaucoup pour eux. Nous avons jusqu'à 200 "Passagers" par jour. C'est un endroit unique pour rencontrer des dizaines de cultures du monde entier, dans le cadre sympathique d'une île grecque.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Almost everything is said in the presentation of the activity. You will also meet Greeks (of course) and volunteers from all countries, working for other NGOs on site, and who often meet in the evenings and on weekends.

    Tout est dit ou presque dans la présentation de l'activité. Vous rencontrerez aussi des Grecs (bien sûr) et des volontaires de tous les pays, travaillant pour les autres ONG sur place, et qui se retrouvent souvent le soir et les week-ends.

  • Charity

    Registered charity

    This host is a registered charity in their country and is looking for volunteers to help with their project(s).

  • Help

    Help

    The help needs is simply to be there, to welcome the refugees, to offer them coffee, tea, a treat, to cook for them if we want, to offer them fun or educational activities (languages, photography, drawing, yoga, gardening, hiking, beach...), to listen to them, then to help tidy up, clean the place, do the shopping... Everything is done as a team; everyone uses the skills they have and want to share.

    L'aide dont a besoin, c'est simplement d'être là, accueillir les réfugiés, leur offrir un café, un thé, une friandise, leur faire à manger si on en a envie, leur proposer des activités ludiques ou éducatives (langues, photo, dessin, yoga, jardinage, randonnée, plage...), les écouter, puis aider à ranger, nettoyer le lieu, faire les courses... Tout se fait en équipe; chacun utilise les compétences qu'il a et a envie de partager.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    French: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    Tous nos Passagers ne parlent pas l'anglais, mais il y a toujours quelqu'un pour traduire depuis l'arabe, le farsi, le tadjik...

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We have a house in town for our volunteers with 4 bedrooms and a convertible living room. It is comfortable and friendly in all seasons; close to shops and places to go out. It is 8km from the House where we go by car every morning. Except for week's lunches, food is not included: volunteers make a kitty for their meals together, in the shared kitchen.

    Nous disposons d'une maison en ville pour nos volontaires avec 4 chambres et un salon aménageable. Elle est confortable et conviviale en toutes saisons ; proche des commerces et des lieux de sorties. Elle se trouve à 8km de chez nous où nous allons en voiture tous les matins.Sauf le déjeuner en semaine, la nourriture n'est pas incluse: les volontaires font une cagnotte pour leurs repas en commun dans la cuisine partagée.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    The island of Samos is a beautiful place, a little touristy, but not with the crowds of Mykonos or Santorini. Beautiful beaches, ruins, good little restaurants. Buses run on the island and there are beautiful hiking trails. Living together is done with respect for others, with sharing of household chores. A code of conduct and internal regulations will be proposed to volunteers.

    L'île de Samos est un bel endroit, un peu touristique, mais pas avec les foules de Mykonos ou Santorin. De belles plages, des ruines, de bons petits restos. Des bus circulent dans l'île et il y a de beaux sentiers de randonnée.
    La vie en commun se fait dans le respect de l'autre, avec partage des tâches ménagères.
    Un code de conduite et un règlement intérieur seront proposésaux volontaires.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

Host ref number: 213775166288

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The image depicts a small room with a desk, chair, and bed, featuring a window, radiator, and trash can, with a red lamp and wooden nightstand.
The image depicts a festive scene with a group of people, likely a family, posing for a photo in front of a colorful sign that reads "MAISON 2024" in a festive setting.
The image depicts a group of people wearing Santa hats, posing for a photo in front of a building with a red roof, set against a backdrop of trees and a clear blue sky.

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