by Read for Others
Organization Description:
"Read for Others" is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing equal access to literature for individuals who cannot read due to disability or illness. The organization creates audiobooks and offers reading services, fostering a more inclusive society where everyone has the right to education and learning. With a large community of over 6,000 participants and 450 active volunteers, the organization builds meaningful connections between volunteers and beneficiaries, promoting the importance of accessibility and inclusion in education.
Field of work:
Εducation, Diversity / Equality / Inclusion
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Activity details
Volunteering Activity Description:
Volunteers will contribute to making literature accessible to those who cannot read due to various disabilities. Tasks include recording audiobooks, scanning books for transcription, organizing the organization’s library, supporting the social media team, and helping with the preparation and participation in events. This role provides an opportunity to engage with a diverse community and make a meaningful impact by enhancing access to knowledge for visually impaired individuals, the elderly, and others who face barriers to reading.
Thematic Area: Diversity – Equality – Inclusion
Prefecture: Attica | Location: Athens
Type of work: Both administrative & field
Volunteer Duties:
-Assist in organizing the library, including cataloging books and preparing orders.
-Scan and prepare books for audio recording to be accessible to visually impaired individuals.
-Contribute to organizing and promoting the organization’s presence at events and festivals.
-Support content creation and management for social media platforms.
-Help with research and article writing for various organizational projects.
Season: Whole Year
Start date: 01/10/2024 | End date: 31/12/2025
Hosting details: 1 week – 4 weeks
Available during the whole year, except the period of the national holidays (Christmas, Easter) and our summer break in the middle of August.
Is this an individual or a group activity? Individual
Number of volunteers: 1-3
Minimum age: 18 | Maximum age: No limit
Qualifications the volunteer should posses:
-Knowledge of Microsoft Office
-Social Media
-literature search
-organizational skills
-Teamwork
-time management
Hosting Organization provides:
-Certificate of participation in our activities
-Welcoming, friendly and inclusive working environment
-Familiarization with digital accessibility and inclusion
-Experience of how an NGO operates
Is this activity for volunteers with health problems such as allergies or phobias such as fear of heights be involved? Yes, there is no relative risk
Is this activity for volunteers with disabilities (visual, mobility impairment) or serious mental illnesses such as PTSD? Yes
Is there a participation fee? No
