Volunteer at an NGO with people in Kos, Greece

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Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: 1 month or more

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  • Description

    Description

    Hi everyone 🌸

    We are a grassroots NGO working with people on the move. Our solution is to build resilience and autonomy in order to break the cycle of dependency.

    Our structure and network provides support to displaced people by helping them become autonomous and self-reliant once again!

    In Kos town, supports refugees who are making their first steps into Greek society.

    We do this by providing the following services:
    - Monthly dry food and hygiene packs from the FreeShop
    - Deliveries of food and hygiene products around the island
    - Help Desk that supports refugees in finding accommodation, employment, and help accessing education and healthcare
    - Job placement program
    - Language classes
    - A safe and clean community space
    - Community activities

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Art Projects
    Teaching
    DIY and building projects
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • 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

    In our Community Centre people from all over the world come together. We have had volunteers so far from 8 different countries, and we work with people who are from many more. You will certainly meet many people from many cultures, and you can improve several language skills.
    You will become part of a wonderful team and learn about how a grassroots organisation works.

  • Help

    Help

    We are looking for help for the daily routines in our CommunityCentre. Other than that, it is up to you what you would like to get involved in: Teaching English? Building things for the hub? Children's activities? Creative projects? Social Media?...

  • Languages spoken

    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent
    French: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We provide a shared flat with two bedrooms. Every volunteer has their own bedroom.

    Every team member is responsible for its own food. However we do enjoy spending the evenings together and go to a restaurant or cook together.

  • 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

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    Maximum 3 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 789297344957

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