Volunteering in Athens
IASIS
ATHINA, Grecia
Descriere
Volunteers will take part in creative upcycling workshops, where they will learn practical skills to repurpose textiles and materials. These workshops will also offer the opportunity to collaborate with vulnerable groups, creating sustainable products from not usable clothes. In order to do the upcycling workshops they will firstly be engaged in the stages of collecting and evaluating the clothes.One of the program’s main features is the creation of a documentary that highlights the environmental and social impact.Volunteers will be involved in every stage, from production to editing and promotion, with their work showcased in a public screening. This screening will be part of a large- scale event in Marathon focused on celebrating mental health and promoting well-being. Through this, volunteers will engage in a meaningful event that underscores the importance of active participation and the power of volunteering.
Cazare, hrană și transport
The accommodation is centrally located in the Municipality of Marathon, just a three-minute walk from Marathon Beach. Previously operating as a hotel, the two-story building spans 800 sqm and includes a basement storage area and an expansive outdoor yard of 3,000 sqm. The upper floor comprises 15 double rooms, each equipped with a private bathroom and balcony. Volunteers are provided with comfortable, fully furnished rooms featuring modern amenities. Shared spaces include a well-equipped kitchen, a living room, and a spacious courtyard, ideal for outdoor activities and communal engagement.
Formare pe durata activității
Participants will attend workshops and training sessions focused on mental health, social psychiatry, psychosocial rehabilitation, and environmental sustainability. These sessions aim to equip volunteers with the knowledge and skills needed for their roles.An innovative and comprehensive clothing management system that focuses on today's social needs, including sustainable development.The goal is the optimization and modernization of the circular management of redundant clothing and our vision is the collective development of social and ecological consciousness for a Zero Waste reality
Profilul participantului
18-30 years old, legal residents of one of the Erasmus+ programme countries, that they do not require visa to enter Greece.Eager to learn or already having the knowledge on how to give non-formal learning activities.Enthusiastic on creating learning activities and social intervention activities.Eager to take initiative and create opportunities for themselves and the society.Finally, willing to share their message to the world through social and visual media channels
Datele activității
De la 17/03/2025 până la 15/05/2025
Locul activității
ACHARNON 297, ATHINA, Grecia
Tipul de activitate
Echipe de voluntariat
Se caută participanți din
Franța, Italia, Portugalia, Spania
Temele activității
Social challenges
Environment and natural protection
Health and wellbeing
Creativity and culture
Working against discrimination (including gender discrimination)
Data-limită pentru înscriere
Termenul-limită pentru înscriere: 14/02/2025 16:00