by Association of Social Initiative of Veria "Initiative for the Child"
Organization Description:
The Initiative for the Child is a non-profit organization founded in 2008 to protect and support vulnerable children in Greece. The organization addresses issues such as abuse, neglect, and family dysfunction by providing care, rehabilitation, and social integration services. It operates facilities including a trauma therapy center and child protection shelters. The organization relies on donations, grants, and fundraising events to support its mission of enhancing the lives of at-risk children and combating social exclusion.
Field of work:
Social welfare, Other
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Activity details
Volunteering Activity Description:
Volunteers at “Initiative for the child” engage in both field and administrative tasks. Field activities include educational support, creative activities, accompanying children to events, and cooking. Administrative tasks involve website content creation, social media management, organizing the storage area, and assisting with organizational events. Volunteers are expected to work 2-3 hours per day, 1-4 days per week, for durations ranging from one week to several months, depending on availability and project needs.
Thematic Area: Education
Prefecture: Central Macedonia | Location: Imathia Prefecture, City of Veria
Type of work: Both administrative & field
Volunteer Duties:
-Provide educational support and creative activities for children.
-Accompany children to various activities and assist with cooking.
-Create and manage content for the organization's website and social media platforms.
-Organize and manage the storage area for supplies and resources.
-Participate in planning and organizing events for the organization.
Season: Whole Year
Start date: 01/10/2024 | End date: 31/12/2025
Hosting details: Other
2-3 hours per day, 1-4 days per week, 2-12 months
Is this an individual or a group activity? Both
Number of volunteers: 1-10
Minimum age: 20 | Maximum age: 55
Qualifications the volunteer should posses:
-Have completed compulsory education or hold a degree from a Higher School or Higher Education Institution
-Have a clean criminal record and a solemn declaration stating that they are not being prosecuted.
-Be in good physical and mental health, as attested by a medical certificate from a doctor (medical practitioner, dermatologist and psychiatrist)
-Have a cooperative spirit and a willingness to learn
Hosting Organization provides:
-Daily Meals
-Certificate of Participation
-Training and guidance
-Greek lessons
Is this activity for volunteers with health problems such as allergies or phobias such as fear of heights be involved? No, there is an increased risk of exposure to any of the above
Is this activity for volunteers with disabilities (visual, mobility impairment) or serious mental illnesses such as PTSD? No
Is there a participation fee? No
