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Our project is a makerspace, a space of open workshops. We offer a platform for education, empowerment and social encounters for refugees and locals in the region of Ioannina, northern Greece.
In 13 different working areas, we offer material, equipment and know-how for people to create solutions for their daily life problems, to share skills and unfold their potential. We believe that people are the experts of their lives. We don’t see people who fled their countries as helpless victims, but as talented and experienced men, women and children who can be an enrichment for our societies – if we provide the structures that allow them to integrate. This is what we aim to do on a small scale. The existing working areas are: wood, metal, bike repair, sewing, creative, media lab, plastic recycling, sports, electronics, kitchen, library, Music Lab and garden.
Our Workshop Supervisors are responsible for managing the workshop so that people have the opportunity to use it independently, but also to gain and enhance their skills. Our Workshops are heavily used with both very skilled individuals coming to use the space, as well as people who have no experience yet.
Some of the tasks are: facilitating the creation of projects and repairs, organize guided workshops, procurement of materials, communicate with the makers, contribute in project's fundraising 1h a week, be part of decision making and team meetings, contribute in general tasks (reception, cooking and cleaning).
What are we looking for? (IMPORTANT)
People between the age of 22 and 65;
With experience in the working area
A minimum of 6 weeks commitment
Right now we are looking for teammembers supporting in the following areas:
- Bikeworkshop mid June - August
- Sewing Workshop mid June on
- Fundraising Coordinator July on
What do we offer?
- Include you in our team of experienced specialists from all over the world.
- Cover your food and accommodation.
- Provide a unique learning experience.
- Get you in touch with incredible people.
We are looking forward to reading your messages !
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
This is a platform for meetings and encounters, for brainstorms and common projects. While bringing in their skills and working and living with an international team of experts, new team members get to meet, interact and work with people who came to Greece in search for freedom and safety from countries outside of Europe.
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Want to Join our team?
Become a Workshop Supervisor!
Our project is an ever changing environment and consequently the type of involvement we need is not always the same from month to month.
At the moment we need workshop supervisors in:
- Kitchen (Asap)
- Bikes (End of March/Beginning of April)
-Sewing (End of March/Beginning of April)
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We need motivated people with experience to support in the following working areas are:
● Wood Workshop ● Metal Workshop ● Bicycle Workshop
● Sewing Atelier ● Creative Atelier ● Community Garden ●Gym
● Electronics ● Library ● MediaLAB ●Plastic Recycling
Languages spoken
Arabic: Fluent
Catalan: Fluent
German: Fluent
Greek: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Intermediate
Accommodation
A team accommodation is provided by the organization who founded the project.
There are shared rooms, two toilets, one kitchen and washing machine.
We provide food for all team members. We start the day with a team breakfast and we stop to have lunch together. One different team member is responsible for cooking lunch every day.
What else ...
The North of Greece is a beautiful region that offers access to hiking trails in the mountains as well as to relaxed places at the beach within one hour drive.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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They are really hands on, with a lot of initiative and willing to leave a positive impact. They were involved in fixing bikes, wood work, 3d printing, construction, sports activities, fundraising, cooking and even metal work. Always with positive attitude and eager to learn.
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At the time we have been at. Works it definitly never got boring, as there was always something interesting going on at the place and also at the weekends there often were… read more
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You're welcome back anytime Fiona, we only wish you could have… read more
They are really hands on, with a lot of initiative and willing to leave a positive impact. They were involved in fixing bikes, wood work, 3d printing, construction, sports activities, fundraising, cooking and even metal work. Always with positive attitude and eager to learn.
They are a… read more
At the time we have been at. Works it definitly never got boring, as there was always something interesting going on at the place and also at the weekends there often were… read more
