ESC: Volunteering in Athens

Name: ESC: Volunteering in Athens
Start: 2026-04-20
End: 2026-06-14
Location: Athens, Greece

Code: 49340 Copied

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About the project

📝 Detailed information

💼 What the programme involves

The project offers a unique chance to join a volunteer team and the IASIS community through engaging activities centered on individuals facing mental health challenges and other vulnerable groups. Volunteers will receive training focusing on clothing reuse, the circular economy, and supporting vulnerable populations, all within an interactive and friendly learning environment. They will collaborate with vulnerable individuals, form teams, and take part in awareness and educational initiatives. A highlight of the project is contributing to the "Celebrate Love" fashion show, which features recycled garments while amplifying the stories of marginalized individuals. This event promotes mental health, social inclusion, and environmental awareness, inspiring the local community. Volunteers will be part of a passionate team committed to social impact and sustainability. The experience offers valuable skills in project management, creative collaboration, and community engagement

🏠 Accommodation on site

The accommodation is centrally located in the Municipality of Marathon, just a three-minute walk from Marathon Beach. Previously operating as a hotel, the two-story building spans 800 sqm and includes a basement storage area and an expansive outdoor yard of 3,000 sqm. The upper floor comprises 15 double rooms, each equipped with a private bathroom and balcony. Volunteers are provided with comfortable, fully furnished rooms featuring modern amenities. Shared spaces include a well-equipped kitchen, a living room, and a spacious courtyard, ideal for outdoor activities and communal engagement.

🎒 Leisure activities

Participants will engage in workshops and training sessions on mental health, psychosocial rehabilitation, and environmental sustainability, gaining essential knowledge and skills for their roles. The project incorporates an innovative clothing management system addressing social needs and sustainable development, aiming to modernize the circular management of surplus clothing. With a vision of fostering social and ecological consciousness for a Zero Waste future, participants will also collaborate with vulnerable groups, forming teams and contributing to activities that promote awareness.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: 18-30 years old, legal residents of one of the Erasmus+ programme countries, that they do not require visa to enter Greece.Eager to learn or already having the knowledge on how to give non-formal learning activities.Enthusiastic on creating learning activities and social intervention activities.Eager to take initiative and create opportunities for themselves and the society.Finally, willing to share their message to the world through social and visual media channels
Deadline: 19/01/2026 13:00

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

EL49340

20/04/2026 → 14/06/2026

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Deadline: 19/01/2026

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

Athens, Greece

Greece

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Eastern European Standard Time

Local time: 21:09 (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