by Second Tree

Organization Description:
Second Tree is a non-profit organization in Greece focusing on refugee education, integration, and community engagement. Founded in Katsikas refugee camp, it aims to change the way that refugees are seen by society and themselves. The organization supports refugees through self-advocacy training, community activities, and capacity-building projects in multiple countries. It fosters an environment of trust and active citizenship through tailored training and engagement initiatives.

Field of work:
Εducation, Migration / Refugee

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Activity details

Volunteering Activity Description:

Volunteers at Second Tree assist program coordinators in managing activities for the Youth Well-Being and Adult Education Programs. Responsibilities include aiding teachers with planning and delivering classes or excursions, communicating program details to students, ensuring community engagement, and planning educational and outdoor activities. Volunteers also help with data capture, evaluation reports, grant writing, and fundraising initiatives. The role is dynamic, involving a mix of direct program support and administrative tasks.

Thematic Area: Advocacy and Human Rights

Prefecture: Epirus | Location: Ioannina

Type of work: Both administrative & field

Volunteer Duties:
-Support in managing daily activities for Youth Well-Being or Adult Education Programs.
-Assist teachers and facilitators in planning and delivering classes or organizing excursions.
-Communicate key program messages to students in camps or urban areas.
-Engage with the community during activities and projects, ensuring high levels of participation.
-Help with data capture, evaluation reports, grant writing, and fundraising efforts.

Season: Whole Year

Start date: 01/10/2024 | End date: 31/12/2025

Hosting details: Other
10 weeks

Is this an individual or a group activity? Both

Number of volunteers: not specified

Minimum age: 18 | Maximum age: 55

Qualifications the volunteer should posses:
Qualifications depend on the role

Hosting Organization provides:
A nurturing and collaborative working environment. We work hard to help our volunteers
grow; investing in personal and professional development.
-Accommodation in a shared house
-Transportation to/from work
-After completion of a three-month trial, if you commit long-term, a small monthly
expenses refund

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? No

Is there a participation fee? No