Irida Women's Center, French Interpretation & Creative Activities Focal Point
UNITED SOCIETIES OF BALKANS
Irida Women's Center
Thessaloniki, Grecia
Descrizione
Irida Women’s Center supports refugee, migrant & local women who are among the most vulnerable, a community of more than 500 members from over 50 countries. We provide individualized psycho-social support, protection services and legal counseling based on the members' needs. Volunteer will: Provide French-English interpretation (in person, by telephone or online) between beneficiaries and organization services. Translate documents (e.g. application form, information leaflets) when required. Support requests and messages on the French Whatsapp language hotline. Maintain confidentiality and ensure accurate and culturally appropriate translation. Support with escorts to local services. Facilitate creative, recreational activity sessions for community members from all cultural backgrounds (e.g. drawing, painting, crafts, knitting, dancing). Act as the focal point for the facilitation of community-led activities. Communicate activity supply needs to the Livelihoods Coordinator.
Alloggio, vitto e trasporto
Volunteers are going to be accommodated in a fully equipped building in the city centre near the main train and bus station of the city. It is an autonomous 5 floored building of 150 m2 per floor. There are two living rooms and a big kitchen, showers in the common floors and toilets in every floor. Volunteer from our other projects also stay in the house. Volunteer will share their room with 1-3 more people of the same gender. Food is provided through catering service, Monday-Friday and food allowance for weekends. City bus and metro transport card are also provided to volunteers.
Formazione durante l'attività
Task related training. On-arrival and mid-term trainings by the NA.
Profilo del partecipante
Volunteers need to be between 18-30 old and motivated to join the project and the activity's specialized needs. Since activity is implemented in a safe center for women, only female applicants can be considered. Volunteers will have to meet the following characteristics to the biggest extent possible: ● Proficiency in French (high level, native speaker preferred) and English is required ● Interest and comfortability with facilitating workshops and artistic activities ● Ability in the use of computers and digital tools (Internet, Whatsapp, Google Suite, Microsoft Platforms, etc.) ● Comfortability working with women from diverse backgrounds and adapting to a multicultural environment ● Strong interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and cultural sensitivity. ● Additional relevant language skills are a plus (Greek, Ukrainian, Russian, Arabic, Farsi, etc.) As this is an ESC long-term activity, applicants should be aware of the ESC 12 month limit rule, for participation in activities throughout their period of eligibility.
Data dell'attività
A total of 31 week(s) during the period 01/11/2025 to 31/05/2026
Luogo dell'attività
59 Venizelou Str. , Thessaloniki, Grecia
Tipo di attività
Volontariato individuale
Cercasi partecipanti da
Austria, Belgio, Bulgaria, Cechia, Cipro, Croazia, Danimarca, Estonia, Finlandia, Francia, Germania, Irlanda, Italia, Lettonia, Lituania, Lussemburgo, Malta, Paesi Bassi, Polonia, Portogallo, Romania, Slovacchia, Slovenia, Spagna, Svezia
Argomenti dell'attività
Social challenges
Education and training
Working against discrimination (including gender discrimination)
Termine per la presentazione delle candidature
Termine di presentazione delle domande: 20/09/2025 23:59