ESC: Creating Connections: New volunteers help children learn and explore through visual arts initiatives, promoting an environment of fun, support, and creativity

Name: ESC: Creating Connections: New volunteers help children learn and explore through visual arts initiatives, promoting an environment of fun, support, and creativity
Start: 2025-10-15
End: 2026-02-28
Location: Greece

Code: 48237 Copied

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

About the project

📝 Detailed information

💼 What the programme involves

The "Creating Connections" program at ARSIS's Shelter for Unaccompanied Minors in Oreokastro, Thessaloniki, offers young volunteers a unique opportunity to work closely with vulnerable groups of children in a safe and supportive environment. The facility offers stability, care, and a sense of belonging to children who have experienced difficult living conditions. Volunteers participating in this program will play an important role in strengthening the children emotionally and socially, creating an environment that focuses on well-being, personal development, and creativity. Through non-formal education activities, volunteers will contribute to a framework that encourages self-expression, trust, and self-confidence through creative, experiential workshops that cultivate the development of individual skills, teamwork, language skills, and the acquisition of new knowledge.

🏠 Accommodation on site

The minimum duration of the program is 45 days with 30 hours of work per week, and it takes place at the Reception Centers for Unaccompanied Minors and at the ARSIS House in Oreokastro, Thessaloniki. 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 place 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 system (buses and metro).

🎒 Leisure activities

During the program, volunteers will receive training in teaching English, applying methodologies that promote interactive and enjoyable learning, enhancing language skills and self-confidence. They will also receive training in child protection, acquiring tools to support the well-being and safety of children. Ongoing support from ARSIS staff ensures that volunteers are prepared and confident in their role.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: We are looking for young people aged 18-30 from Bulgaria, Turkey North Macedonia, or Spain, with educational and artistic skills in the fields of arts, crafts, graffiti, or theater. Ideally, candidates will have experience working with children or vulnerable groups, as well as familiarity with child protection and non-formal education principles. Previous volunteer experience is a significant advantage.
Deadline: No application deadline

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

EL48237

15/10/2025 → 28/02/2026

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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

ΑΓΙΟΥ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ 3, Oreokastro 570 13, Greece

Greece

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Eastern European Standard Time

Local time: 22:07 (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