Culture Lab & Youth Center Hubs+
DIKTIO GIA TA DIKAIOMATA TOU PAIDIOU
ATHINA, Greece
Description
Network for Children’s Rights (NCR), located in one of the most socio-economically marginalized areas of central Athens (around Larissis Station), works to address the multifaceted challenges faced by children, adolescents, and families living under poverty, exclusion, and vulnerability. The Culture Lab (for ages 5–12) and Youth Center (ages 13–24) implement a range of weekly creative, cultural, educational, and psychosocial activities—such as art therapy, language support, music, drama, and journalism—as well as civic engagement initiatives and community events. Activities we Host/Support: • Recreative activities, Dance, Arts & Crafts, performances, Language Support Classes • Workshops on Topics like the Environment and Cultural Workshops • Participation in Festivals such as Refugee Week Greece • Storytelling and Media Projects (articles, podcasts, videos)
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
You will be accommodated in a shared apartment with the other volunteers. Usually, it is 3-5 volunteers sharing the flat, but it can be up to 8 people volunteering at the same time. Please note that it is possible that you have to share a room & bed with someone else, in case we have the maximum number of volunteers at this time.
The apartment is equipped with:
-4 bedrooms (bed, wardrobe, dresser & balcony)
-Living room (2 sofas, couch table, dining table)
-Kitchen
-2 Bathrooms (1 shower, 2 toilets)
-washing machine
-Balcony
The apartment is located in the center of Athens close to our work.
Training during the activity
Before arrival, volunteers will receive online preparation about the organisation, the project, their roles and life in Athens. The first weeks will focus on practical preparation through workshops, energisers, team-building and creative activities. Volunteers will simulate activities they will later implement with children and adolescents, learn to design activities based on their needs, and use reflection tools throughout their service. Professionals from the Network for Children’s Rights will also provide workshops on child safeguarding, PSEA and relevant organisational policies.
Participant profile
We are looking for motivated, empathetic, and creative volunteers to engage with children and adolescents from vulnerable backgrounds on a daily basis. Volunteers will help create a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where young people can build confidence, develop social skills, and express themselves through experiential and recreational activities.
Activity dates
A total of 16 week(s) during the period 01/12/2026 to 31/12/2027
Activity location
ALKAMENOUS 11B , ATHINA, Greece
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Germany
Activity topics
Citizenship and democratic participation
Education and training
Creativity and culture
Deadline for applications
No application deadline
Project code
2026-1-EL02-ESC51-VTJ-000404000