ESC: Volunteeting Teams - VolEUnteer in your City

Name: ESC: Volunteeting Teams - VolEUnteer in your City
Start: 2026-05-12
End: 2026-05-25
Location: Athens, Greece

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Greece Environment European Voluntary Service Social work Sport Environment European Voluntary Service +2 Fixed dates

About the project

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

The Institute of Research & Training on European Affairs- I.R.T.E.A. was created by specialized youth workers and experts and aims at becoming a strong Think Tank in Greece and South Europe, while bridging the gap between youth, policy making, society and labour market. With its consultative status to the European Parliament and policy making role at the European Institutions, I.R.T.E.A., aims to support young people, especially those who face a series of barriers, such as social and economic obstacles, and the Greek society in general. Major goal of the organisation is to promote innovative actions and policies on European issues, structured and open dialogue between the civil society and EU officials and to foster civic engagement, youth active participation and European citizenship through its projects and activities. I.R.T.E.A.’ s competitive advantages include the interaction with both the Greek and European student community, its expertise in both educational and non-formal learning activities, such as simulations of EU bodies, conferences and researches, its experience in demanding EU projects and the immediate contact with the decision- making centres and the labour market.

💼 What the programme involves

The Activity will take place on 12-25 May 2025 (+2 travel days) in Salamina Greece and it aspires to gather young people from EU-member states to carry out activities, research, and awareness-raising campaigns to activate and engage the local community. Their goal is to engage the local community of Salamina around key issues related to civil society and European policies, as well as to highlight volunteering and solidarity as essential characteristics for a cohesive society. The main thematic areas of the action include: • Participation in democratic life • Inclusion and diversity • Digital transition: Tools, skills, and rights • Sustainable and environmentally-friendly practices The volunteers will organize and participate in: • Awareness campaigns and community activation via social networks and local interventions • Research and interviews within the local community • Visits and activities in cooperation with local stakeholders • Multicultural activities and workshops

🏠 Accommodation on site

The costs of Travelling to the site of implementation are covered by the Programme and according the guidelines of the European Solidarity Corps Guide and based on the distances provided by the European Commission’s Distance Calculator. The volunteers will book their flights following the approval of the hosts and get a reimbursement according to the financial guidelines. Accommodation will be covered by the hosting organization in double or triple hotel rooms, based on a gender allocation -breakfast included.

🍲 Food

Lunches and dinners will also be covered by the hosting organization.

🎒 Leisure activities

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: For the purpose of this activity, we are looking for 10 international participants residing in EU-Member States who • are between 18 and 30 years old, • have a good working knowledge of the English language, • have adequate knowledge and skills on using social media, computer, and Microsoft Office, • believe in the values of human rights, respect, solidarity, inclusion and equality, have an open mind and creativity • are willing to work and interact in an international multicultural environment, • wish to collaborate in a creative process and participate in “peer-to-peer” learning experience, • have previous experience of working with young people (is beneficial but not a prerequisite)
Deadline: 25/04/2025 23:00

ℹ️ Additional information

As part of the activity, the volunteers will be trained with a schedule of non-formal and experiential learning methodology based on YOCOMO Model of Competences. Additionally, team-building activities, integration and intercultural events will be held to further facilitate the cohesion of the team. The training will be extended to each part of their tasks as the trainer will assist them. Indicatively, this will include: -Campaign Development & Digital Tools' Use -Organizing Local Events -Implementing Surveys & Data Analysis -Drafting Ideas for Projects/Initiatives

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

EL45449

12/05/2026 at 00:00 → 25/05/2026 at 00:00

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Deadline: 25/04/2025

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 Summer Time

Local time: 21:52 (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 Greek