by Solidarity now

Organization Description:
SolidarityNow, founded in 2013, is a Greek non-profit organization dedicated to supporting vulnerable and marginalized groups, including refugees, migrants, and those affected by crises. With a mission to empower individuals and promote a just and inclusive society, the organization provides psychosocial support, legal aid, education, and employability services across Greece. SolidarityNow operates Solidarity Centers in Athens and Thessaloniki, offering free services to those in need. Through its programs, SolidarityNow has impacted the lives of over 350,000 individuals, fostering solidarity, hope, and dignity.

Field of work:
Human rights, Migration / Refugee

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Activity details

Volunteering Activity Description:

Volunteers at SolidarityNow will support activities in Solidarity Centers across Greece, assisting with legal aid, psychosocial support, employability services, and community engagement. Volunteers may also participate in educational initiatives, such as Greek and English language instruction and homework support for refugee children. Administrative tasks include managing program documentation and supporting office functions in Athens and Thessaloniki. This hands-on experience enables volunteers to make a significant impact on marginalized communities while gaining insights into humanitarian work and community-based support services.

Thematic Area: Advocacy and Human Rights

Prefecture: Attica, Central Macedonia, Epirus, Thessaly | Location: Athens, Thessaloniki, and potentially Ioannina, Larissa

Type of work: Both administrative & field

Volunteer Duties:
-Assist with legal counseling, psychosocial support, and employability services at Solidarity Centers.
-Support the planning and execution of educational programs, including language classes and homework support for refugee children.
-Manage and update program-related documentation and databases in administrative offices.
-Participate in community engagement and awareness activities, including public events and campaigns.
-Draft and edit reports, minutes, and other program-related documents in English and Greek.

Season: Spring, Autumn, Winter

Start date: 01/10/2024 | End date: 30/06/2025

Hosting details: 1 week – 4 weeks
1-2 weeks

Is this an individual or a group activity? Individual

Number of volunteers: 1-5

Minimum age: 18 | Maximum age: No limit

Qualifications the volunteer should posses:
For volunteers in the field: Experience and/or training in supporting & empowering vulnerable individuals/communities (but not limited to : psychosocial sciences, human resource management/employability, legal training).

For volunteers who support administrative tasks: Experience and/or training in advocacy, business administration or social policy.

Hosting Organization provides:
Certificate of Volunteering
Equipment

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