by Ithaca Laundry

Organization Description:
Ithaca is dedicated to the social integration of homeless and vulnerable groups through equal opportunities and employment support. Operating for 8 years, Ithaca provides essential services such as mobile laundry units, emergency interventions, and employment counseling. Their work includes advocacy and awareness campaigns to combat social exclusion and promote the rights of vulnerable individuals. They have positively impacted over 9,500 people by offering clean clothing, psychosocial support, and job opportunities, striving to address the challenges posed by recent crises.

Field of work:
Human rights, Diversity / Equality / Inclusion

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Activity details

Volunteering Activity Description:

Volunteers at Ithaca will support the Mobile Laundry Unit by assisting with various tasks. Responsibilities include welcoming and registering beneficiaries, recording data, performing laundry operations, and maintaining the equipment and the Mobile Unit. Volunteers will help ensure that the unit operates smoothly and effectively serving the community. The role requires hands-on work and commitment, with a minimum duration of 2 weeks and a maximum of 1-2 months.

Thematic Area: Social welfare

Prefecture: Attica | Location: Athens

Type of work: Field

Volunteer Duties:
-Welcome and register individuals using the Mobile Laundry Unit.
-Perform laundry operations, including washing and drying clothes.
-Record and manage data related to the services provided.
-Maintain the Mobile Laundry Unit and its equipment in good working condition.
-Support the team with additional tasks as needed to ensure efficient service delivery.

Season: Autumn, Whole Year

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

Hosting details: Other
Minimum duration of 2 weeks and a maximum of 1-2 months.

Is this an individual or a group activity? Group

Number of volunteers: Not specified

Minimum age: 18 | Maximum age: No limit

Qualifications the volunteer should posses:
-Empathy
-Discretion
-Formality

Hosting Organization provides:
-Training
-Full equipment
-Certificate of participation

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