Making a Difference in Athens: Volunteering?
IASIS
ATHENS, Greece
Description
The project offers a unique chance to join a volunteer team and the IASIS community through engaging activities centered on individuals facing mental health challenges and other vulnerable groups. Volunteers will receive training focusing on clothing reuse, the circular economy, and supporting vulnerable populations, all within an interactive and friendly learning environment. They will collaborate with vulnerable individuals, form teams, and take part in awareness and educational initiatives. October is the national month raising awareness about mental health in Greece. The volunteers will participate in events, they will organise workshops, raising awareness about mental health and helping people facing mental health problems. The experience offers valuable skills in project management, creative collaboration, and community engagement.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
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.
Training during the activity
Participants will engage in workshops and training sessions on mental health, psychosocial rehabilitation, and environmental sustainability, gaining essential knowledge and skills for their roles, participants will also collaborate with vulnerable groups, forming teams and contributing to activities that promote awareness.
Participant profile
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
Activity dates
From 06/10/2025 to 04/11/2025
Activity location
ACHARNON 297, ATHENS, Greece
Activity type
Volunteering teams
Looking for participants from
France, Italy, Spain
Activity topics
Social challenges
Environment and natural protection
Health and wellbeing
Creativity and culture
Working against discrimination (including gender discrimination)
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 04/08/2025 18:00