ESC: "Building Together": Volunteers to support unaccompanied children living in Semi-Independent Living Apartments (SIL)

Name: ESC: "Building Together": Volunteers to support unaccompanied children living in Semi-Independent Living Apartments (SIL)
Start: 2026-02-25
End: 2026-04-24
Location: Thessaloniki, Greece

Code: 50118 Copied

Greece European Voluntary Service Social work European Voluntary Service Social work +1 Fixed dates

About the project

📝 Detailed information

💼 What the programme involves

The "Building Together" program offers volunteers a unique opportunity to actively participate in supporting unaccompanied minors living in semi-autonomous living apartments, within the framework of a relevant certified program of the Ministry of Migration and Asylum. The activities combine non-formal education, experiential workshops, cooking workshops and mentoring, with the aim of developing individual and social skills, boosting self-confidence, and integrating children into social life. Volunteers will actively participate in organizing English lessons tailored to the needs of the beneficiaries, helping children develop language skills and self-confidence. At the same time, they will organize experiential non-formal education workshops that promote the development of individual and social skills, artistic expression, and personal development, as well as other creative leisure activities such as educational and social activities aimed at connecting children with the local community

🏠 Accommodation on site

For volunteers coming from outside Thessaloniki, accommodation is provided in a fully equipped apartment with roommates, located close to public transport. In addition, regardless of their area of origin, volunteers will receive monthly financial support of €210 as pocket money, €150 for food, and a monthly unlimited travel card for Thessaloniki's public transport (buses and metro). The program is implemented at the Supported Independent Living Center for Unaccompanied Minors (SIL) in Thessaloniki and has a minimum duration of 45 days with 30 hours of weekly volunteering.

🎒 Leisure activities

Volunteers are trained in non-formal education tools and methodologies, acquiring intercultural understanding skills and approaches for effective youth guidance. At the same time, they receive training in strategies that promote autonomy and social inclusion. More specifically, they will receive information and training on: A. the national reception and care system for unaccompanied minors. B. mentoring methodology and the organization of activities to familiarize minors with the cultural environment and encourage their participation in social life.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: We are looking for young people aged 18–30 from Bulgaria, Turkey, North Macedonia, or Spain with backgrounds or studies in education, psychosocial support, youth support, or the humanitarian sector. Experience in voluntary activities and familiarity with non-formal education approaches are desirable, while the ability to work in a team, empathy, and a genuine desire to contribute to society are essential.
Deadline: 23/02/2026 12:00

ℹ️ Additional information

The project is implemented under the European Solidarity Corps Programme, financed by the European Commission.
The participating organisations have to be mindful of these needs as they are responsible for providing a respectful and trusting hosting environment. At the same time, the organisations participating in the initiative devote a great deal of time, energy and resources to set up a high-quality activity; they should therefore expect that European Solidarity Corps participants show a similar level of respect for the local communities and the people that are directly concerned by the activities (https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/mission_en).
What do we provide ?

Training before and after the project
Health insurance during your project
round-trip travel reimbursement
accommodation and food
pocket money
language course
Return Week-end
Youth Pass and SVI international Volunteer passport

Before applying for this volunteering project, you need to enroll yourself at European Solidarity Corps Platform (https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity_en) and specify your European Solidarity Corps Participant Number (PRN).
This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label.
Contact the ESC coordinator at +32 2 888 67 13 to get more informations.

Interested in this project? Create your account and apply online.

📅 Available sessions

EL50118

25/02/2026 → 24/04/2026

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Deadline: 23/02/2026

ℹ️ Key information

Age required

18–30 years old

Solidarity donation

0.00 EUR

French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).

📍 Location

Thessaloniki, Greece

Greece

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Eastern European Standard Time

Local time: 22:21 (12/11/2026)

🛡️ Before you leave

Security information

📞 Contact us

[email protected]

+32 2 888 67 13

Contact form

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English