Homeless Care

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2 - 12 veckor  ·  Ålder 18 - 50+

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Höjdpunkter

  • Contribute to very important social cause and make a positive impact on the life of this unprivileged people
  • Make a difference in a cause that is so important locally in Athens
  • Meet other like-minded volunteers from all over the world

Höjdpunkter

  • Contribute to very important social cause and make a positive impact on the life of this unprivileged people
  • Make a difference in a cause that is so important locally in Athens
  • Meet other like-minded volunteers from all over the world
  • Learn Greek and develop your language skills
  • Experience the Greek culture in the vibrant and famous city of Athens


  • Särskilt lämplig för

    Ålder 18+
    Singlar
    Par
    50+

    Om programmet

    The financial crisis, low minimum wage and refugee inflows in Greece the latest years have led to many people becoming homeless. Here you can do something about it.

    Join theUnhoused Support Program in Athens, Greece! In the rapidly changing landscape of a bustling city center, Athens presents many facets of a cosmopolitan capital. However, the effects of the financial crisis, low minimum wage, and recent refugee inflows have led to a significant rise in ...

    Om programmet

    Join theUnhoused Support Program in Athens, Greece! In the rapidly changing landscape of a bustling city center, Athens presents many facets of a cosmopolitan capital. However, the effects of the financial crisis, low minimum wage, and recent refugee inflows have led to a significant rise in homelessness. Many people now find themselves without a roof over their heads or access to basic amenities like water and electricity.

    These individuals lack access to basic needs, including clean clothes, and often struggle to obtain governmental assistance due to their inability to access computers or resources necessary to apply for financial aid. Moreover, they face barriers in reconnecting with their families, finding employment, and becoming registered citizens.

    As a volunteer, you will work with NGOs that create opportunities for these vulnerable individuals to access basic hygiene, legal assistance, and the resources they need to regain their dignity and fight their way back into society. Despite the significant challenges, many organizations strive to meet the basic needs of these people, providing food, water, clothing, and legal support to help them reintegrate into society.

    Your role as a volunteer is crucial in supporting both field activities and the administrative functions of these NGOs, ensuring that the unhoused population receives the help they need.

    What to Expect:

    • Food Preparation and Distribution: Assist in preparing and distributing food to the unhoused population, ensuring they have access to nutritious meals.

    • Outreach Projects: Participate in outreach projects that engage directly with the unhoused, offering them help and support in accessing essential services.

    • Laundry Station Support: Help operate laundry stations, providing clean clothes to those in need by assisting with washing and drying tasks.

    • Legal Document Preparation: Support the preparation and filing of legal documents, helping individuals navigate bureaucratic processes to obtain the aid they are entitled to.

    • Office Support: Ensure the smooth operation of the non-profit office, assisting with various administrative tasks that keep the organization running efficiently.

    Daily Tasks:

    • Prepare and Distribute Food: Help prepare meals and distribute them to the unhoused, ensuring they receive essential nutrition.

    • Conduct Outreach: Engage with the unhoused population through outreach efforts, offering assistance and connecting them with available resources.

    • Operate Laundry Facilities: Support the laundry stations by washing, drying, and distributing clean clothes to those in need.

    • Assist with Legal Documentation: Help with the preparation and filing of legal documents, ensuring that individuals have access to necessary government services.

    • Maintain Office Operations: Assist in the daily administrative tasks of the non-profit office, ensuring that the organization's efforts remain uninterrupted and effective.

    Why Join?

    • Make an Impact: Provide vital support to the unhoused population in Athens, helping them regain their dignity and access to basic services.

    • Gain Experience: Develop skills in community outreach, legal assistance, and non-profit administration.

    • Cultural Immersion: Experience the diverse and vibrant culture of Athens while contributing to a meaningful cause.

    Ready to Support the Unhoused in Athens?


    Typisk dag

    After the initial orientation, you will join the morning or afternoon shift at your placement and will work for approximately 3 to 5 hours per day. Please note that the starting times and daily workload can vary depending on the schedule of each specific project. A typical daily schedule will look ...

    Typisk dag

    After the initial orientation, you will join the morning or afternoon shift at your placement and will work for approximately 3 to 5 hours per day. Please note that the starting times and daily workload can vary depending on the schedule of each specific project. A typical daily schedule will look as follows:

     

    07:30 am – 11:30 am | Breakfast at the volunteer’s accommodation

    10:00 am – 13:30 pm | (1)Travel to project to join local placement staff and begin work on your volunteer project or (2) Explore the city, relax or enroll in other activities if you have an afternoon project

    13:30 pm | Enjoy your lunch at the accommodation

    02:30 pm – 07:30 pm | (1) Travel to project to join local placement staff and begin work on your volunteer project or (2) Explore the city, relax or enroll in other activities if you have a morning project

    19:30 pm – 10:00 pm | Dinner at the accommodation. After dinner, you will have the remainder of the evening free to relax and use as you wish.


    Fritidsaktiviteter

    Athens is the historical capital of Europe, the birthplace of democracy, arts, science and philosophy of western civilisation and Home of Plato, Socrates, Pericles, Euripides, Sophocles, Aeschylus.  Athens is one of the world’s oldest cities but, today, under the shadow of Parthenon, the ...

    Fritidsaktiviteter

    Athens is the historical capital of Europe, the birthplace of democracy, arts, science and philosophy of western civilisation and Home of Plato, Socrates, Pericles, Euripides, Sophocles, Aeschylus.  Athens is one of the world’s oldest cities but, today, under the shadow of Parthenon, the contemporary urban scenery of the sprawling city reflects its exciting history, its multicultural modern personality as well as the infrastructure and facilities.

    The perfect Mediterranean climate with the legendary Greek sunlight, the unique combination of glorious history with modern, urban innovation, the coexistence of great culture with astonishing natural beauty.

    You will have so much to discover during your program… Enjoy your free mornings or afternoons as well as the weekends to explore all the city has to offer!


    Krav

    Krav

    Minimiålder: 18 år

    För att kunna delta i programmet måste du vara minst 18 år gammal på programmets startdatum. Det kan finnas undantag om du kan visa upp tillstånd från din(a) vårdnadshavare eller om du åtföljs av dina föräldrar.

    Språkfärdigheter

    Du måste tala Engelska (grundnivå)

    Kontroll av kriminell bakgrund

    krävs

    Begränsningar av nationalitet

    Inga begränsningar. Hjälpande händer från hela världen är välkomna.

    Tidsåtgång

    Din hjälp kommer att behövas på Måndag, Tisdag, Onsdag, Torsdag och Fredag

    Vad som ingår

    Vad som ingår

    Tjänster av ImpacTrip

    What's included?

    Pick up from the international airport & transfer to the accommodation on Sundays

    Accommodation at a female or mixed-gender shared room in a hostel

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner (Local style. Vegetarian, gluten-free and meals for lactose-intolerant are also available upon request)

    Shared use of common spaces, gorgeous terrace, and free WIFI

    Orientation event on arrival (including introduction to Greece and its culture, volunteer experience, overview of programs, practical information, safety guidelines)

    Guided city tour

    The best tips to discover the city!

    Allocation and coordination of a work placement in an impactful non-profit project

    Introduction on the first day of volunteering

    Ongoing support throughout the stay

    24h/7 emergency support

    Hämtning på flygplatsen på Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport

    On Sunday, the ImpacTrip team will be at the airport waiting for you with a big sign and a smile on their face! :)

    If you arrive prior to Sunday, you will still be able to receive an airport pickup and our team can transport you to the accommodation, but you will need to pay an extra fee for this service.

     

    We will reach out to you by WhatsApp a few days before your start date to connect.

    Boende

    Volunteers stay accommodated in a youth hostel located in the heart of Athens, only a 5-minute from Omonia Square where the second most central metro stop is, right next to Psirri neighborhood and a 30 minute walk to Acropolis. The neighborhood offers everything you will need, supermarkets, bars, local coffee shops, shopping malls, ATMs, access to all transportation means. The airport is just 45 minutes away by public transportation.

     

    This youth hostel has dormitory-style rooms accommodating from 8-10 participants (female and mixed) and private rooms (available for upgrades upon request. Bathrooms are in each room and shared with the rest of the people in your room).

    The hostel offers a bar area and sitting area, a communal kitchen for those that want to cook and also rooms with balconies to relax and a rooftop with the most amazing views of Acropolis.

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided at the hostel every day.

    The menu consists of local food, a mixture of meat, fish and fresh vegetables and everyday the volunteers can try various meals made in Greek style. In case of diet restrictions such as vegan and vegetarians, gluten-free and lactose intolerant the hostel can accommodate your needs, after informing them in advance. Breakfast is served in buffet style and includes cereal, yogurt, seasonal fruits, jams, honey, bread, cakes/cookies, milk, tea, coffee, juices, eggs, cheese.

    Mat och Dryck

    We will provide breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the hostel every day. The hostel restaurant offers meals with fresh local ingredients for all volunteers in a very Greek style and they are prepared to accommodate most diet restrictions such as vegan and vegetarians, gluten-free and lactose intolerant.

    Tillgång till Internet

    God tillgång till projektområdet

    Vad ingår INTE?

    Vad ingår INTE?

    Flygbiljetter

    Den närmaste flygplatsen är Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) i Athens. Vi hjälper dig att hitta billiga flyg till Grekland. HITTA BILLIGA FLYG

    Reseförsäkring

    Att resa utomlands är ett äventyr och det är alltid bäst att vara förberedd. Plötslig sjukdom eller skada, avbokning eller stöld - en reseförsäkring för Grekland ger trygghet och är ett plus att ha. FÅ ETT PRISFÖRSLAG

    Vacciner

    Om du har för avsikt att arbeta som volontär i Grekland bör du söka medicinsk rådgivning innan du börjar din sociala resa. Kontrollera vilka vaccinationer som krävs för Grekland. KONTROLL AV VACCIN

    Detaljer vid ankomsten

    Our Greek programs start on the Sunday before the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month AND every Sunday from May to the end of August.

    Tillgänglighet
    Jan Febr Mars Apr Maj Jun Jul Aug Sept Okt Nov Dec

    Pris för programmet

    2 veckor (min. vistelse) 1 390€
    3 veckor 1 755€
    4 veckor 2 120€
    5 veckor 2 485€
    6 veckor 2 850€
    7 veckor 3 215€
    8 veckor 3 580€
    9 veckor 3 945€
    10 veckor 4 310€
    11 veckor 4 675€
    12 veckor (max. vistelse) 5 040€
    Genomsnittliga priser 557€/vecka

    Pris för programmet

    557€ per vecka 2 - 12 veckor Ålder 18 - 50+

    Betalningsmetoder

    Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

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    Varaktighet

    2 - 12 veckor

    Deposition

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    Slutbetalning

    Din slutbetalning kommer att överenskommas med ImpacTrip under ansökningsprocessen. Vanliga lösningar är antingen via banköverföring eller kontant betalning på projektplatsen.


    Möt din programledare

    ImpacTrip

    Bra 4.2 rating (70 fältrapporter)

    Byrå - grundades 2015

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    Värd är

    Cristiana

    Talade språk: Portugisiska, Spanska, Engelska

    Om projektet

    ImpacTrip is a social enterprise that promotes Responsible Travel Experiences in Portugal, Spain and Croatia.

    Möt din programledare

    ImpacTrip is a social business internationally certified as B-Corp that promotes Responsible Travel Experiences in Portugal, Spain and Croatia.

    Founded in 2015 by two dedicated social entrepreneurs that want to change the way people travel, ImpacTrip aims at combining the best of travel with a positive social and environmental impact.

    We really want travelers to have the most unique and meaningful travel experiences.

    We offer short-term Travel Experiences across our country that allow you and other Responsible Travelers to connect with the locals, experience the culture and contribute in a positive way to the local communities.

    We also offer long-term volunteer programs in which you can dedicate 1 to 12 weeks volunteering for local non-profits for a specific cause while meeting people from all over the world.

    Since 2015 we've received people from over 50+ different nationalities that contributed with over 30.000 hours of volunteer work to support over 300 non-profits.

    70 fältrapporter · rating4.2

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    I recommend this experience to absolutely anyone, it was the best of my life. The first week my placement was in a Skatepark in Cascais, so I had to catch a train and then a bus. Although it was good and the commute was fine, I didn't feel comfortable at the beggining so I asked to switch to a ...
    Martin Hag rating3.6

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    Thomas Payne rating3.2

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    Isabel Hager rating2.6

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    Louise Rivet rating1.8

    2024 at English Teaching to the community

    Unfortunately, my experience was not the best one. The lodging was too far from the project; we had to travel almost two hours to get there. The classes were not organized. After one week, and following my request, I was assigned to a school which was fine but still one hour bus and metro to get ...
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